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The Ark Animal Rescue

Dog rescue in Mission Viejo, CA

It is estimated that each year 4-6 million animals are euthanized in the United States. This is mostly due to over-population of animals and there is simply not enough room in the shelters. Innocent animals are dying everyday including puppies and pregnant mothers.

Many people are not aware of this sad reality. Our goal is to not only save lives, but to help spread awareness about this problem and promote adoption.

The Ark Animal Rescue was founded in 2011 by Brittany Modica-Birtwell.

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Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Donation Tax deductable donations can be sent to our paypal address: adopt@thearkanimalrescue.org
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Adoptable pets at The Ark Animal Rescue

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We'll also keep you updated on Ollie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ollie

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bao's adoption status with email updates.
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Bao

Pit Bull Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs 10 mos
Mission Viejo, CA

Rescue FAQs

The Ark Animal Rescue is based in Orange County, CA. We rescue dogs from high-kill shelters and place them in foster care until they are adopted. All of our dogs are vetted, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed and micro-chipped. We are committed to saving lives and making sure they are matched with the best possible adopters.

Additional adoption info

We ask that each person fill out an application prior to setting up a meet and greet. We want to make sure that it will be a good match before moving forward. All adopters must be at least 21 years of age and have the ability to provide and care for an animal.

At the time of the adoption, we also have a contract that both parties must sign.

Each adoption comes with a vet exam, spay or neuter, de-worming, vaccines and a micro-chip. Our fees are considered "donations" and can be used as a tax write-off.

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Ark Animal Rescue

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Cardiff, CA 92007

Gunter's Legacy Animal Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 1214,
Claremont, CA 91711

We'll also keep you updated on Frank-N-Furter *special needs*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Frank-N-Furter *special needs*

Pug

Male, 12 yrs
Gardena, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Maverick's adoption status with email updates.
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Maverick

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Fallbrook, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LANCELOT's adoption status with email updates.
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LANCELOT

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs
San Bernardino, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Klaus's adoption status with email updates.
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Klaus

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Escondido, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Havanese/Lhasa Apso

Male, Young
Capistrano Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SASSY's adoption status with email updates.
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SASSY

Other/Unknown

Female, Adult
Wildomar, CA

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