Deciding to bring a pet into your life is a big step, but chances are that your life will be better than ever with the companionship of your new best friend. We adopt out dogs and puppies to loving families, and we have dogs of many ages, breeds and sizes. Scroll down to see just some of the dogs we have who are waiting for their forever homes. Please visit the shelter in person to see all of the dogs who are available.
Miller is an adult chunk, around 50 pounds, with loads of personality. He will sit for a treat, but he... See Miller's Description
Mac is a 3-year-old English Setter mix. The ARK 477 State Route 26 Lacon, IL 61540 309-246-4275 See Mac's Description
Hattie is a young, 2-yr-old, female husky mix. The ARK 477 State Route 26 Lacon, IL 61540 See Hattie's Description
Eleanor is one of the Alvin and the chipmunk puppies, and is approximately 4 month old. This Heinz 57, medium-sized... See Eleanor's Description
Simon is one of the Alvin and the chipmunk puppies, and is approximately 4 month old. This Heinz 57, medium-sized... See Simon's Description
Theodore is one of the Alvin and the chipmunk puppies, and is approximately 4 month old. This Heinz 57, medium-sized... See Theodore's Description
Jeanette is one of the Alvin and the chipmunk puppies, and is approximately 4 month old. This Heinz 57, medium-sized... See Jeanette's Description
Henna is an adorable little puppy that is expected to be approximately 40 pounds when fully grown. Born 12-11-22, Mom,... See Henna's Description
Hootie is an adorable little puppy that is expected to be approximately 40 pounds when fully grown. Born 12-11-22, Mom,... See Hootie's Description
Hettie is an adorable little puppy that is expected to be approximately 40 pounds when fully grown. Born 12-11-22, Mom,... See Hettie's Description
Isabelle is a sweet 6 month old 60lb puppy. She is a love bug. She will be a very large... See Isabelle 's Description
Meet the Alvin and the Chipmunk Crew. These approximately 4 month old Heinz 57, medium-sized pups have been pampered in... See Alvin's Description
Hemi was born in December of 2022 and has been socialized and loved in a foster home. He even learned... See Hemi (Male)'s Description
Dory is good with other dogs. She is a sweetheart. Adoption Application: https://thearkanimalshelter.org/adoption-application/ Download and complete the application. Email to... See Dory's Description
Princess is approximately 1-year-old. She is a. Sweet, chocolate lab. VISITING HOURS: SATURDAY 11-3 Mon-Fri: 12-2 Additional hours on Thurs... See princess's Description
Millie is an 8 month old, happy girl. She wants to cuddle with you and also gets along well with... See Millie's Description
Little Holly is assumed to be a little over a year old. Her pups in this post are also available... See Holly's Description
Haylee is an adorable little puppy that is expected to be approximately 40 pounds when fully grown. Born 12-11-22, Mom,... See Haylee's Description
Harmony can be a bit, well, silly. But he can be forgiven that since he is only about 14-months old.... See Harmony's Description
Handsome FINN is a terrific young boy. He was adopted as a baby (bonus! we have his baby pic!), but... See Finn's Description
Jada & Jasmine are a lovely pair of very bonded sisters, so we are looking for a home where they... See Jada & Jasmine (Bonded Sisters)'s Description
Faith is a happy little gal who (as you can see) loves to play a nice game of Tug. She... See Faith's Description
Jesse is an active cattle dog and, true to the breed, would love to herd you into the right direction.... See Jesse's Description
Folsom (DOB 12/4/2018) is a male catahoula mix. He has eyes as blue as the ocean and a calm demeanor.... See Cash (Aka. Folsom)'s Description
Nevaeh (Stella) is a red, brindle adult hound mix. DOB 5/8/18 This girl has been in the shelter for over... See Nevaeh (Stella)'s Description
Kami (DOB 8/29/19) is just beautiful in appearance and personality. She has a soft personality that makes her a bit... See Kami's Description
Kimber, the white terrier, and Major, the blue and white terrier are 9 months old. Kimber is 37 pounds while... See Kimber's Description
Indie is a 4-year-old, large, mixed breed dog. Her coat doesn’t just look beautiful, is it also so very soft.... See Indie's Description
Sometimes it is incomprehensible when good dogs end up in the shelter. These two were found roaming in their neighborhood... See Bonded: Romeo (and Juliet)'s Description
Nash (DOB 5/25/20) is a sweet little man. He's a red and white Pittie mix with the tiniest little speck... See Nash's Description
It is hard to pass by Felix’s kennel without noticing his patient sit and glimmer of hope in his eyes... See Felix's Description
Drixel (aka Moose), approximately three-years-old, is a large lab mix. This big boy is a hunk of a dog who... See Drixel (AKA MOOSE)'s Description
Monday through Friday: 12-2pm
Thursday evening: 5-8pm
Saturday: 11am-3pm
If you would like to adopt a pet, please download an Adoption Application, then return it to us or bring it with you when you visit.