About The Ark

Our Mission

Since 1984, The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter has been committed to providing compassionate care and placement of homeless animals, alleviating overpopulation of companion animals by promoting low cost spay/neuter programs, and promoting and improving the welfare of all animals through community outreach and education.

The Ark is a nonprofit IRS 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the care of homeless, unwanted, or displaced animals. As a no-kill shelter, The Ark does not euthanize unless a serious medical or behavioral problem exists.

Infographic titled “The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter 2025 Impact Report.” Highlights include 184 dogs and cats adopted, 318 spay and neuter surgeries supported, and $52,000 contributed to community veterinary care. The report features photos of animals, descriptions of community programs including affordable spay and neuter, feral cat trap-neuter-release, emergency veterinary assistance, and the Ark Thrift Shop. Two donut charts show operating revenue and operating expenditures. The bottom section describes The Ark’s mission, goal, and nonprofit status.

The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter’s 2025 Impact Report

Thanks to the support of our community, 2025 saw 184 animal adoptions, 318 spay/neuter surgeries, and over $52,000 invested into vet care for the community through our programs.

📊 Take a closer look at our impact:
📥Download the 2025 Impact Report

Historical Reports
📥Download the 2024 Impact Report

Candid

At The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter, transparency and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to have earned the Platinum Transparency Seal from Candid – formerly Guidestar – the highest level of recognition for nonprofit accountability.

This means you can see exactly how we use our resources to save and support animals in need.

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