Animal Rescue Corps

Animal Rescue Corps
April 21, 2025, COLTON, CALIF. – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national nonprofit dedicated to ending animal suffering, partnering with Priceless Pet Rescue, Southern California nonprofit pet rescue, responded to a plea for help from an animal advocate in Southern California who has been working to humanely resolve a hoarding case involving dozens of animals after learning the property owner was hospitalized. ARC’s Field team deployed from ARC’s Rescue Center outside Nashville Tenn., and drove 2000 miles in two days to Colton, Calif, to help with the dire situation. Upon arrival, the ARC field team found 35 dogs of various mixed small breeds, including chihuahuas, chihuahua mixes, terrier mixes, havanese/maltese mixes, pomeranians, and poodles, The dogs show many obvious signs of neglect common in hoarding, including internal and external parasites, eye infections, ear infections, skin infections, severe dental disease, overgrown nails, untreated bite wounds, abscesses, and severe matting. “We drove 2,000 miles in two days to answer this call for help,” said ARC’s Executive Director, Tim Woodard. “Large-scale hoarding cases involving many neglected animals often are too much for an already stretched local animal safety net to humanely handle. I am very grateful to the advocates on the ground who worked to save these dogs and find them help. Now these dogs have a bright future ahead of them and will soon be in loving homes.” Priceless Pet Rescue, a Los Angeles nonprofit organization, assisted ARC on scene and with placement of 13 of the small dogs who will eventually be available for adoption at one of their adoption centers “It was clear these animals had been through so much, and we’re grateful to work alongside ARC to give them the second chance they deserve,” said Lisa Price, Executive Director of Priceless Pet Rescue. “Together, we’re making sure they get the love, care, and homes they’ve always needed.” This case was discovered several weeks ago when the property owner was hospitalized after suffering a serious medical emergency. At that time, the property contained over 50 dogs and 30 cats. Since then, all of the cats and 20 of the dogs have been placed with local rescue organizations, leaving 35 dogs with an uncertain future until today. The remainder of the dogs will be transported to ARC’s Rescue Center, about 30 minutes east of Nashville, Tenn., where they will receive a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and necessary medical treatments before being matched and transported to trusted shelter and rescue partner organizations that will ultimately adopt them into loving homes. The case has been dubbed Operation Dusty Tails. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
February 12, 2025, Ark. — Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, responded to requests for assistance on two separate properties in rural areas of Arkansas Wednesday. In the first case, a health crisis for the guardian temporarily left the care of 40 animals to a relative. In the second case, the resident, living on a fixed income, attempted to help stray dogs in a county lacking animal control resources but quickly became overwhelmed due to uncontrolled breeding, resulting in 40 dogs at each home. Law enforcement was not involved because both property owners requested help directly. On the first property in the rural area of Tumbling Shoals, about 70 miles north of Little Rock, rescuers found 40 small dogs living inside and outside the home. Many of the dogs are suffering from a general lack of care including fur loss, dental disease, pregnancy, ear infections, tumors, overgrown nails, and internal and external parasites. The second property, located in the rural area of Bismarck, about 65 miles south of Little Rock, had 40 large dogs, including litters of puppies, who were found living inside the house and outside in a filthy feces-filled fenced area filled with trash and broken furniture. A faulty electrical system in the rain electrified parts of the house, including the front door, which required the power to be shut off on the whole property so rescuers could safely remove the animals. Many dogs were suffering from emaciation, skin infections, fur loss, dental disease, pregnancy, ear infections, anemia, and internal and external parasites. "Cases like these are common in rural areas without animal services," said ARC's Executive Director, Tim Woowardard. "People with limited incomes easily become overwhelmed caring for all the animals whose populations quickly rise without being spayed or neutered." The planning for this rescue, dubbed Operation Downpour, began when the respective individuals reached out for assistance. ARC transported all the dogs from the properties to ARC’s Rescue Center in Gallatin, Tenn., about 40 minutes east of Nashville, where they are receiving a thorough veterinary exam, all appropriate vaccinations, and all necessary medical treatments. Two litters of puppies were born within hours of arriving at ARC's facility, and several dogs required emergency veterinary care. Once each animal is ready, they will be matched and transported to trusted shelter and rescue partner organizations that will ultimately adopt them into loving homes. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
In 2024, supporters like you were there for Animal Rescue Corps when mistreated animals needed you most. Please take a look back at some of 2024's highlights and saved lives: ARC's tribute to the compassionate donors, volunteers, and partners like you who help so many animals through Animal Rescue Corps. Your compassion in action saves lives. Thank you. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
January 9, 2025 -- McDowell County, W.Va – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, rescued 14 dogs on Thursday from desperate conditions at a property in McDowell County, West Virginia, about an hour west of Princeton W.Va., after authorities had been at the property the prior week and had concerns for the animal’s welfare. All of the animals were surrendered to Animal Rescue Corps by the property owner who was arrested for animal cruelty and taken to the county jail. When ARC responders arrived they found 12 large dogs in outdoor pens littered with frozen feces and constructed out of scrap wire fencing, plywood, and bits of tin roofing. The dogs huddled together to stay warm in the freezing temperatures. Two additional dogs were removed from the house which had wastewater flowing from beneath, across the property, and into a nearby creek. Several broken-down vehicles filled with trash, as well as pens that needed to be cut open and the icy conditions, made the rescuers' work to safely remove the animals challenging. Before this week’s snow, local residents had captured footage of deep mud and bones across the property and dog habitats. “This week’s previous blizzard will be the last these dogs will have to endure in these inhumane conditions,”’ said Tim Woodward, ARC’s Executive Director. “I’m grateful to the local good samaritans here who provided straw and blew the whistle, and to law enforcement for their swift action. These dogs likely would have eventually frozen or starved to death, and I’m glad ARC’s team could be here to get them to safety before the next blizzard arrives tomorrow.” Because of the lack of veterinary care and the unsanitary, inhumane living conditions, the animals are suffering from a range of medical issues, including overgrown nails, matting, fur loss, skin inflammation, ear and eye infections, untreated injuries, and internal and external parasites. The planning for this rescue, dubbed Operation Deep Freeze, began when local animal rescuers reached out to ARC for assistance. ARC swiftly began assembling tactical equipment and a field team and preparing their facility for the incoming animals. Animal Rescue Corps managed the safe extraction of every animal. Each animal was taken to ARC’s Rescue Center and will receive a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and any necessary medical treatments until they are transported to a trusted shelter and rescue partner organization that will ultimately adopt them into loving homes. ARC's partner on this rescue was Tails Humane Society, which committed immediately to assisting with placement for every one of these dogs. To donate or volunteer to help these dogs and puppies and other animals in need, visit animalrescuecorps.org ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
September 18, 2024, MADISON, FLORIDA – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, assisted the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Services Division in the rescue of over 140 dogs (including puppies), mostly rat terriers, chihuahuas, and mixes from cruel conditions in and around a home in Madison County where a backyard breeding mill/hoarder had been selling dogs over the internet. Additionally, one kitten only days old was found alive nursing on a dog along with a litter of puppies. The property owner was arrested without incident and taken to Madison County Jail and booked on 142 counts of Cruelty to Animals/Neglect Serious Injury or Death. All of the animals have been legally surrendered to Animal Rescue Corps. The dogs show many obvious signs of neglect common in hoarding and neglectful breeding mills, including internal and external parasites, eye infections, ear infections, skin infections, mammary infections, hernias, dehydration, anemia, severe dental, overgrown nails, untreated injuries, pregnancy, partial traumatic amputation, heart failure, and diarrhea. One dead puppy and one dead kitten were also found on the property and removed as evidence. “Addressing animal cruelty is a responsibility we take with the utmost seriousness, recognizing that animals are victims too,” said Madison County Sheriff David Harper. “We are thankful to Animal Rescue Corps for providing the crucial resources necessary to ensure the safety of these animals and to support our community in protecting animals.” "Operation Harvest Moon underscores the importance of collaboration between local authorities and national animal protection organizations like Animal Rescue Corps whenever large-scale situations of animal suffering come to light," said Tim Woodward, Executive Director of Animal Rescue Corps. "After a lifetime of neglect, these animals will soon be able to thrive as valued family members." The dogs and the kitten were transported to ARC’s Rescue Center, about 30 minutes east of Nashville, Tenn. Each animal in this rescue operation, dubbed Operation Harvest Moon, will receive a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and necessary medical treatments before being matched and transported to trusted shelter and rescue partner organizations that will ultimately adopt them into loving homes. Donations and volunteers are urgently needed to help these dogs and other animal victims of mistreatment, abuse, neglect, and disaster. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
What Animal Rescue Corps does for animals in need across North America and beyond - powered by a compassionate army of donors and volunteers. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
Members of law enforcement nationwide share their experiences about working with Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) and the multiple benefits to their communities. Animal Rescue Corps can assist your law enforcement teams in resolving large-scale animal issues that often plague localities, all at no cost to you and your community. ARC brings the professional expertise, human resources, tactical equipment, networks, and financial backing necessary for rescue operations, including investigations, expert evidence collection and documentation, veterinary forensics, animal sheltering and care, and permanent placements. We provide expert help for large-scale situations of animal neglect, abuse, and suffering, including puppy mills, hoarding, backyard breeders, disaster, dog fighting, and more. "ARC's impressive evidence collection and documentation is second to none. Their contribution to a successful large-scale rescue operation and subsequent prosecution can not be overstated, all while maintaining an unwavering focus on the welfare of the animals." – Bruce Wagman, Animal Law Attorney Request help with a large-scale animal situation in your community - Law Enforcement Requests: https://animalrescuecorps.org/report-cruelty-law-enforcement-aco/ Civilian Requests: https://animalrescuecorps.org/report-cruelty/ Learn more: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org
May 16, 2024, West Tenn. - Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) assisted two separate law enforcement agencies that asked to remain unnamed until their investigations are completed, in the rescue of 52 animals (30 dogs and 22 cats) from two unrelated properties after the animals were discovered living in deplorable conditions. Starting early Thursday morning, ARC arrived at the first of two properties where 17 dogs, including dachshunds, shih tzus, and doodle/poodle mixes used for breeding, were found living in small and filthy wire cages, in plastic travel crates, and inside a small shed. No food or water was present in any of the cages. Many of the dogs were suffering from various medical conditions including high ammonia exposure, severe matting, overgrown nails skin inflammation and infections, ear and eye infections, and internal and external parasites resulting in flea anemia and dermatitis. Some were underweight and some were suffering from untreated dental disease. "Our team faced two heart-wrenching scenes of animal suffering and neglect,” said ARC Executive Director, Tim Woodward. “These back-to-back cases of backyard breeding and hoarding each underscore a dire need for immediate intervention and compassion. Each animal we've rescued is a testament to resilience in the face of extreme adversity." On the second West Tennessee property, 13 large dogs and 22 cats were found living in the shell of a trailer held together with scrap wood and broken pallets and filled nearly to the ceiling in some rooms with trash, and feces. Dogs were also found chained outdoors, one was confined in a rusty makeshift pen, and several were running loose on the trash-strewn property. Uninsulated live electrical wires, broken glass, and sharp rusty metal were scattered amongst the heaps of trash. The flea- and tick-covered dogs are suffering from numerous health issues related to animal neglect, including internal and external parasites, overgrown nails, skin infections, eye infections, and all were extremely dirty. The cats were confined inside the trailer. Most were wearing tight hand-crafted harnesses that had embedded into the skin on their backs and caused deep skin infections — the harnesses needed to be cut off the cats. Others, including kittens just a few weeks old, were trapped in plastic carriers inside the trailer. All of the adult cats suffered from tapeworms, fleas, and ear infections, and two of the cats were diagnosed with the worst case of feline eosinophilic granuloma complex (EGC), an allergy-related skin condition which causes rodent ulcers on the upper lip, that ARC veterinarians have ever seen. ARC transported all the dogs and cats from Thursday’s rescues, dubbed Operation Double Trouble, to ARC’s Rescue Center in Gallatin, Tenn., about 30 minutes east of Nashville. Each animal is receiving medical, physical, and social care, including a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and necessary medical treatments. Once ARC completes all the documentation and necessary medical treatments, each animal will be matched and transported to trusted shelter and rescue partner organizations that will ultimately adopt them into loving homes. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
Daisy was one of 44 surviving dogs rescued on January 14, 2024, by Animal Rescue Corps in Operation Frozen Sorrows. The dogs of Operation Frozen Sorrows suffered at the hands of a purported rescue in Casey County, KY, that was named Everything's Going to be Alright and operated by Annette Lipa. Many of the dogs were emaciated and suffering from serious health conditions associated with severe and chronic neglect. They endured cold, hunger, thirst, filth, confinement, and lack of care. Daisy, suffering from necrotic tissue in her front paws, was so injured and weak she couldn't stand up. ARC's medical, caregiving, and socialization teams worked to help Daisy and the others regain their strength, joy, and health... and to set them up for success in each finding the loving home each of them always deserved. Watch Daisy's incredible transformation. Grab your tissues, you might need them! ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
"If only people who are buying these dogs could look around and see what this is like." February, 2024: The dogs and puppies, mostly miniature schnauzers and schnauzer mixes, were removed from deplorable conditions in an alleged puppy mill by Animal Rescue Corps in collaboration with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office and BISSELL Pet Foundation, with support from Nashville Humane Society. Two defendants have been arrested and charged with multiple charges of animal cruelty. The remains of multiple dead dogs were found on site, including three in a burn pile and one in a trash can. The surviving dogs, including newborn puppies, endured prolonged exposure to high levels of ammonia, resulting in dehydration, malnutrition, parasites, untreated injuries and illnesses, severe matting, skin conditions, and other life-threatening medical conditions consistent with chronic neglect. A large number of the dogs are suffering from coccidia and many from pseudocoprostasis, a life-threatening condition preventing normal defecation. Numerous dogs are pregnant, adding to the population in ARC’s care. In partnership with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, Animal Rescue Corps extracted and transported the dogs into ARC’s care, where they are receiving specialized and daily medical, physical, and social care. “Every rescued dog from a puppy mill represents a triumph against cruelty,” said Tim Woodward, Executive Director of Animal Rescue Corps. “We work to shed light on the dark reality of puppy mills and emphasize the transformative power of adoption in providing these animals with the love and care they deserve." ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
January 24-25, 2024 – In an operation dubbed Operation Out of the Box, Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit organization, rescued 46 Chihuahuas from a closing commercial breeder in Missouri. These dogs, formerly part of a profit-driven breeding operation, are now under the care of ARC at their Rescue Center near Nashville. When the ARC field team arrived at the breeding operation, the property was strewn with broken-down cars, rusted farm equipment, and patchwork fences. They saw chihuahuas running loose in a yard scattered with corrugated tin hutches that were “home” to many of these dogs, surrounded by electrical cords dangling from fences and bushes. Inside the wasp- and spider-infested hutches were small, shivering adult dogs and puppies huddled in the corners. Each hutch had only a single heat lamp for warmth during this record-setting freezing winter. More than two dozen dogs, including litters of puppies, were also running loose in a home on the property. ARC was in Missouri on a different case, assisting multiple groups with a separate multi-agency, large-scale surrender of other discarded puppy mill dogs, when the urgent call came in requesting help for the chihuahuas impacted by the breeder shutdown. ARC immediately initiated a rescue deployment for the chihuahuas, ARC’s third rescue operation across two states in ten days. This rescue operation showcases ARC's commitment to saving animals from neglect and exploitation. The chihuahuas will receive medical, physical, and social care at the ARC Rescue Center before being matched, placed with, and transported to vetted partners in high-adoption regions nationwide. Tim Woodward, ARC's Executive Director, emphasized the importance of choosing adoption over supporting commercial breeding. "Adopting a companion animal is a conscious and compassionate choice against the exploitation seen in commercial breeding. We're thrilled to rescue these 46 chihuahuas, giving them the chance to be treated as valued family members instead of commodities for profit." After rehabilitation, each dog will find a loving home with ARC’s network of placement partners, contributing to ARC's mission of ending animal suffering through direct and compassionate action and inspiring the highest ethical standards of humanity towards animals. ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/subscribe Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/volunteer Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
Operation: Carolina Torment Situation: Suspected Puppy Mill: Seizure & Cruelty Case Location: Chatham County, NC Date: February 2024 Number of Dogs: 200+ Urgency: Critical Learn more: https://animalrescuecorps.org/dispatch/operation-carolina-torment/ ............. Learn: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org Give: https://bit.ly/ARCgive Stay informed: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/sub... Volunteer: https://www.animalrescuecorps.org/vol... Follow: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueCorps https://www.instagram.com/arcorps/ https://twitter.com/arcorps .............
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