The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter

Where you can find a friend for life.

Featured Pets

Goose

Goose

Meet Goose!   Goose is 1 yr old and is quite the guy! He can be a tiny bit shy at first, but after some scratches he's putty in your hands! He can be a little cuddly buddy sometimes too! If your on the floor and he spots you, he'll curl up bu your shoulder and...

Boris

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

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’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

May 5th Benefit Event

May 5th Benefit Event

The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter is extremely thankful, and absolutely thrilled that we will be at The Atlantic Oceanside Event Center on May 5th, 10-2pm!! We will have some wonderful Raffle Items, plus Jewelry Pieces, Handbags, and Much More! (Some items priced...

Bottle Drive to Benefit Ark Animals – July 8, 2023

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...