Featured Pets
Layla
Layla is the sweetest little girl, she is only 2 years old and loves to be held and cuddled. She is a bit nervous in her new environment here but she needs a warm, cozy, loving home that is quiet and calm
Boris
This chunky little warthog, is Boris! Boris is a little Peculiar about the men that he lets near him, and get a little cross when first meeting people of the same gender. If he loves you, he really loves you though! It would be best for Boris to be the only animal in...
Stories
In Memorial of Barbara Ericson
The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter would like to thank Barbara Ericson of Ellsworth! Barbara Ericson graciously donated $273,676.22 to The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter in honor of her passing. We thank Barbara tremendously as it's people with values like hers...
We’re Moving!!!
We are excited to announce that The Ark Animal Shelter will begin our move to the new building! Starting December 23rd until January 27th we will be closed to the public. If you are interested in putting in an application and/or viewing any animals available for...
Events
Bottle Drive to Benefit Ark Animals – July 8, 2023
Saturday, July 8, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Franklin Vets Club, Franklin Bottle drive, bake sale, raffles and yard sale! Our focus for this fundraising event is to turn our attention, and yours, to abandoned pets and others seized by The State Humane Agent who receives...
Flash! In the Pans – June 26, 2023
Flash! In the Pans > June 26th 7pm, Blue Hill Town Park We all like music that gets you up and moving and Flash! will be doing just that on the Ark’s behalf! Steel drums, Caribbean rhythms, and a great cause! Come dance!