Animal Rescue Konnection (ARK)

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Animal Rescue Konnection (ARK)

Helping at-risk dogs find loving homes since 2012. ARK was formed to fill a gap between at-risk dogs and the organizations or individuals that can help them.

Animal Rescue Konnection (ARK) is a unique, all-volunteer nonprofit organization that specializes in helping dogs that are hard-to-place, marginalized, and mislabeled as ‘unadoptable’ Since its inception in 2012, ARK has helped more than 1,000 dogs find loving homes. Through its unique capabilities and experiences, ARK embraces the challenge of finding homes for dogs that have had moments of poor behavior which historically ended in euthanasia. To prevent this needless loss of life, ARK promotes the use of progressive and proven alternatives for solving and/or managing behavioral issues. We also support the growing number of open-minded shelters, rescues, and animal control officers who have incorporated best practices into their policies and procedures. Over the past several years, they have realized the same tremendous success that ARK has experienced – behaviorally challenged dogs transform into integral parts of the family after being placed in the right home and given time to adjust to a new life. Whether behavior manifests in a shelter or home environment, other options must be explored. In addition, ARK works to raise awareness about the population of dogs they serve because more work is needed. While many organizations have incorporated a more just and humane approach for managing dogs with behavioral issues, others are still making hasty decisions about euthanasia before trying all availalbe options. Further, dangerous advice is still being circulated by so-called professionals in the field. Thankfully, progressive practices continue to gain traction. We are grateful to the many dogs who are living proof that a dog’s fate must not be based on behavior alone. Though previously labeled unfit for adoption and given no options to succeed, their lives inspire ARK to Just Save Them®.

11/10/2026

Lottie is a two-year-old, 45 pound brindle who loves playtime and zoomies. She also approves of any agenda that includes a car ride, sniff walk, boat ride, playdate, or day trip.

Lottie is originally from a loving home, but a military change of station prevented her from moving with her family. Adopting Lottie is a great way to support our military! She is now in a wonderful foster home with Brown Dog Coalition. Her adopters will benefit from the time, training, and enrichment they’ve provided to become a special family dog. Her final step is finding an active family to fill the “Lottie void” they don’t even know is missing!

Lottie is very familiar with children, especially dog-savvy older kids. However, a fellow canine kid is a must! She would love a playful sib to share her genuine joie de vivre. She is fully vetted, spayed, microchipped, and up to date on core vaccines. She would love a fenced yard, so no apartments please! To meet thisbeauty, please complete an application at browndogcoalition.com/adoptable and tell them Animal Rescue Konnection (ARK) sent you!

11/09/2026

Tengu is an 11-month old boy who is gaga for treats and toys! He is looking for a forever family that will supply him with these treasures while showing him the world isn’t as scary as he thinks!

Tengu was rescued by our pals at Pawfect Life Rescue in Uxbridge, MA and they soon saw how he can be a funny lovebug. He’s doing great with the other dogs in his foster home and seems to adjust to his surroundings by mimicking them. If they’re ok with something, he’s much more willing to accept it. For this reason, a compatible canine pal must be part of his adoption.

Tengu does great with a 6-year-old child in the home, but gets nervous when little friends visit. He will have a much better chance at success in a home without children, or a home that has dog-savvy older kids who will imagine themselves in his ‘shoes.’ We’d love someone with experience to continue training and working with him to reduce his triggers, preferably with a professional. (Training support may be available for an adopter.) He has started leash training, but a fenced yard is preferred as the enclosed space gives him a sense of security.

Tengu’s cheering squad knows he’ll thrive on structure, a routine, a fellow dog, and loving kindness. This lifestyle will help him build confidence in himself. He really is a sweetheart once he knows you’re A-OK! Learn more: https://www.pawfectliferescue.org/adoptable-dogs Please tell them Animal Rescue Konnection sent you!

11/05/2026

URGENT! Fiona, the beautiful black lab we’ve been promoting for years was doing great in a foster home, but a family emergency means she is back in boarding. Her days are numbered, so we are pleading for people to share her desperation.

Fiona is a great dog who proved just how well she blossoms in a real home, away from the stress of a noisy environment. She has beauty, brains, and a penchant for playing with balls. Mainly a German Shepherd Dog with a little Black Lab, she’s 6-½ years-old, about 70 pounds, and located near Wrentham, MA. She could play fetch all day. Every day. You can’t imagine how much she loves chasing and fetching balls!

Having spent so much time in a facility, she’s been through a lot. She’d really benefit by having adopters as part of her life while she’s being fostered. She will need loving and patient adopters to complete the final step of her long journey – giving her a forever home!

Fiona has a big cheering squad! A personal benefactor will help cover adoption fees. You can’t deny how special, sweet, and worthy she must be with all this love. Please email her advocate and friend [email protected] Thank you!

11/04/2026

It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time! Remy loves a good treat, almost as much as he’d love a family who loves him as much as his current one. After his previous owner abandoned him, a very empathetic person and her family took him in to help find him a new home so he wouldn’t have to go to a shelter. With a big move coming up, they can only care for him until December 1st, making his situation urgent.

This sweet 6-year-old, 50-pound male is located in North Andover, MA. He loves playing with toys, walking, and napping. Having a calm disposition, Remy is a delight for the people he currently lives with. He also gets along very well with resident dogs which are both male. He does need time to get to know new people and new dogs. He gets anxious when strangers get too close to him and his loved ones.

Remy has his own principle for living large - time, trust, and treats. We call it Remy’s T-T-T Tenet. If you are an experienced large-dog adopter who doesn’t need a social butterfly and understands fearful dogs need guidance with new encounters, please inquire. He really is a great boy who can thrive with a partner who’s in it to win it. To make his transition as successful as possible, it is best to have at least a few meet and greets. Older dog-savvy kids, and a compatible dog are ok. No cats. Please contact [email protected] for more information and tell her Animal Rescue Konnection sent you!

11/03/2026

Shelter Spotlight! Don't miss this year's Festival of Trees to benefit Forever Paws Animal Shelter on Sun, Nov 8! This fun and sparkly event helps many fur kids in southeastern MA. https://www.foreverpaws.com/events

11/02/2026

*Cue the Maroon 5 song*. Jagger is a sweet four-year-old male whose personality matches his love for action. He is an athletic, goofy boy who loves having fun, especially when tennis balls and cheese cubes are involved. He's a happy guy looking for an active family willing to help him learn some gentlemanly manners.

After being bounced around from house to house for no fault of his own, he needs someone to finally provide a stable and loving home. Despite a disruptive life, he is fairly quick to warm up to people. He does well with cats, but any resident dog will have to meet him because he is dog selective. With a little patience, training, and plenty of playtime, Jagger has the potential to be an awesome companion! Contact [email protected] or call (401) 464-8700!

11/01/2026

Panini is an adoptable 2.5 year-old male currently with The Other Dogs, Inc. rescue. He is a happy, goofy, and affectionate boy who recently completed a professional board-and-train program. To ensure his continued success, his adopter will receive free ongoing training support to maintain his structure and routine.

Because he is still building confidence and learning boundaries, Panini must be the only pet in an active household with no small children. Serious inquiries or adoption applications can be sent directly to the rescue via email at [email protected] or through their official page.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! We would love to see photos of your dogs’ costumes. Please tag us and we’ll feature your pups on our page!

10/30/2026

Hugo the Magnificent is all set for Halloween! This very handsome 6-7-year old Lab/Great Dane mix at the Cranston, RI Animal Shelter is so deserving of a good home, after a rough past.

Hugo has a history of abuse and was previously deprived of toys over concerns of resource guarding. He now has access to toys and enrichment, and staff simply use appropriate management techniques, such as trading for items rather than taking them away. He’s done so well that he’s become Mr. Popularity with staff and his many fans!

Please consider meeting this lovely boy who was long misunderstood. He’s a giant gem. Because of this history, Hugo would do best with a knowledgeable adopter who understands resource guarding and is willing to manage it appropriately. A loving, quiet adult home is best. No children or other animals. Contact [email protected] and tell them ARK sent you! https://www.facebook.com/CranstonAnimalShelterRI/

10/29/2026

Meet Coco Chanel! This very sweet three-year-old, 35-pound girl has a gentle soul despite an unstable early life that’s made her anxious. Now in a loving foster home, she likes taking walks on leash and going for car rides. She loves treats, enjoys the company of other dogs, and is slowly starting to come out of her shell with the people she feels safe around. She really wants to trust again, which she’s doing day by day in a foster home through Cranston Animal Shelter in RI.

The next step in her journey can be with a foster, foster-to-adopt, or better yet, an adopter. The kennel environment is not healthy for fearful dogs. Coco really needs a calm environment to relax and feel safe. She does well when allowed to set the pace for being with new people and new surroundings. Her caregivers will share the strategies that work best. She cannot be babied even though you may feel bad for her. Most of all she needs lots of time and patience. Her cuddles and kisses must be earned!

If you have a conducive home and lifestyle in which she can thrive, please consider giving Coco her second chance. She’s looking for a patient person familiar with dog anxiety/fear, an adult-only home, and a compatible dog sibling. No children, cats, or busy environments. For more information, rescue heroes may contact [email protected] and tell them Animal Rescue Konnection (ARK) sent you! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/coco-chanel-dd46d28f-da57-4d2d-b4fe-fb3c580ccf4e/ri/cranston/cranston-animal-shelter-ri01/details/

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01930

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http://animalrescuekonnection.org/

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