The Ark

D & V

I lost my MinPin Mix six months ago and I finally saw a female MinPin Mix on the Ark’s website. We called about her and were told we needed to have a fenced in yard to adopt her. The lady was a fast talker and hardly let my husband get a word in. He tried to explain that we’ve had a MinPin and are familiar with the personality but she kept loudly talking over him. Then she lectured him about not letting the dog off leash but we would never do that She wouldn’t even tell us how much the adoption fee is. It’s either $225 or $250, but we don’t have a fenced in yard so I guess it didn’t matter since we wouldn’t be approved. I want to give the right dog for us a home but it looks like I’ll have to find a breeder and buy a puppy instead. My heart goes out to those poor animals who could probably have a good home but someone like that rude lady is stopping that from happening.

Dave Reams

Amazing place. Have adopted three dogs here and they do such a good job of helping find the right fit. Dogs are well loved and the staff truly cares for them. Love that they are a no kill shelter- much more work for them but shows that the animals are what matters to them. Highly recommend.

Shane Armbrister

THIS PLACE IS GREAT DEFINITELY ADOPT FROM HERE. Note It's best to follow them on their Facebook page, they post new dogs for adoption there first and believe me the dogs go quick! We adopted a puppy from The Ark a week ago and first off she's an amazing pup. The Ark was great they take great care of the animals that come in, they are knowledgeable about the animals and make sure to be there for introductions. They took care of making sure our new pup was spaded and had stitches removed before we took her home, The Ark gave her a full Vet check up and got her the initial shots she needed. This place is great and I would adopt from here again. When I took our pup home they said if she ever needs anything to let them know she's part of their family for life. COVID-19 PROCESS You need to have a reservation to see the animals. When you get there the process is to wait in your car and call their phone number to let them know you are there. They will come out and talk to you and bring the pups out to see you. They have a semi fenced in are to walk to pups to let them get to know everyone. The people who work there usually hang around to make sure all goes well during the pup/human introduction.

Evan Ruach

Love the Ark. This was the best experience at a shelter yet (of 4). Wonderful people who want you to meet the animals. They want you to find the right animal, not just push the longest standing resident. "Sometimes, they pick you," they said. They were right. It is a little more expensive than most (most cats are $100, most dogs $200), but very much worth it to see how the animals are treated, and to be treated as well as we were (the staff spent over an hour guiding us through the 5 rooms full of cats). They lost the fifth star because our beautiful boy has a bladder problem (they made us aware of it, but they weren't aware of the true cost of food and vet bills, etc.) and the instructions we were given were a little vague. Other than that, it was a perfect adoption experience!