Located in Houlton, Maine, The Ark Animal Sanctuary rescues, 

cares for, and re-homes sick, injured, unwanted animals 

that have no options and need a safe place to go.

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies on the incredible support

 of our community to help make happy endings for these animals.


We Need Your Help!

Check out our current fundraising for our animals here:


We need your help to keep providing a safe place and care for these loving animals. Please consider helping. 


Pet of the Week

Lovely Lucy is still looking for that perfect home! She is a little shy but once she warms up to you she is a real love bug. 


We believe she is 3-4 years old, she is spayed ,vaccinated and tested. 

Education Corner:


What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (F.I.V.):


What is Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV):

Click the button below to read stories 

about the pets we love and have loved:

Fully Equipped Vet Clinic Available Rent-Free



Click below for more details:

Around the Sanctuary


There's never a shortage of activity around the Sanctuary - from bird-watching to visits from Santa, from making friends with new arrivals to celebrating happily-ever-afters!


We don't just rescue animals in need:  we offer a memorial chapel for quiet contemplation and remembrance, and we've recently sponsored a wellness day with Dr. Tanja Ebel at our new pet care clinic.


Make  a "virtual visit" to the Sanctuary - the pictures in the carousel will introduce you to some of our favorite faces and give you a behind-the-scenes peek at the magical work of the Ark and its team of dedicated volunteers.