The A.R.K.

08/23/2026

🤎 happy tails

08/23/2026

Thank you for adopting 🤎

08/22/2026

No matter the camera angle, Marcie is always smiling for volunteers and soaks up their attention.

Marcy (DOB 5/21/22) arrived off of transport and immediately wanted to be every volunteer's friend. She weighs in at 28 pounds and has an endless, bubbly personality. She doesn't know any commands, but she does know how to love deeply. Most pictures are of her looking straight up into volunteers souls. She is clingy and affectionate. Come meet this bottle of bubbly champagne.

The ARK
477 State Route 26
Lacon, IL
309-246-4275

https://thearkanimalshelter.org

Adoption Hours
Mon-Wed, Fri 12-2
Sat 11-3
Thurs 5-8 p.m.

Cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccines before they leave The ARK.

Adoption Application
https://thearkanimalshelter.org/adopt/adoption-application/
*or fill out a hard copy during adoption hours

*Must be 21-years-old to adopt.

The ARK does vet checks. To speed up the adoption process during open viewing hours, we encourage adopters to bring along copies of their vet records

08/22/2026

We didn’t do it! They are innocent little angels. 😇

Say hi to Oscar, on the left, and Mark, on the right. These guys are some jolly bachelors that make the best out of a canine friendship as they wait for adopters to arrive.

Mark (DOB 5/12/24) is AWESOME! He has a sleek coat that your hand glides across while stroking him. He listens to basic commands. He's just a great, attentive dog that makes you feel like you are number one in his presence. He tops the scale at about 50 pounds. He is in play group with Oscarr.
Adoption fee: 225

Oscarr (DOB 10/9/23) is a male German Wire-haired mix and about 40 pounds. Well be honest. He is attentive and eager for his treats because he is sitting nicely for that reward. Oscarr is fun and loves a place to stretch his legs. Mark is a good play pal for Oscarr. Oscarr is house-trained, crate trained, will sit on command, treat-motivated. *Ask to see notes in his file when you visit.

The ARK
477 State Route 26
Lacon, IL
309-246-4275 (tel:309-246-4275)
https://thearkanimalshelter.org

Adoption Hours
Mon-Wed, Fri 12-2
Sat 11-3
Thurs 5-8 p.m.

Cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccines before they leave The ARK.

Adoption Application
https://thearkanimalshelter.org/adopt/adoption-application/
*or fill out a hard copy during adoption hours

*Must be 21-years-old to adopt.

The ARK does vet checks. To speed up the adoption process during open viewing hours, we encourage adopters to bring along copies of their vet records, which would include proof of spay-neuters, up-to-date on vaccines, and proof of heartworm testing and prevention for dogs.

08/22/2026

Ida (DOB 2/19/26) looks like she is judging people for not paying her a visit. We promise- she isn't a grumpy kitty. She, in fact, is a very loving kitten in Daisy's Room. She's fancy- as in fancy tabby. Pay her a visit.

The ARK
477 State Route 26
Lacon, IL
309-246-4275
https://thearkanimalshelter.org

Adoption Hours
Mon-Wed, Fri 12-2
Sat 11-3
Thurs 5-8 p.m.

Cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccines before they leave The ARK.

Adoption Application
https://thearkanimalshelter.org/adopt/adoption-application/
*or fill out a hard copy during adoption hours

*Must be 21-years-old to adopt.

The ARK does vet checks. To speed up the adoption process during open viewing hours, we encourage adopters to bring along copies of their vet records, which would include proof of spay-neuters, up-to-date on vaccines, and proof of heartworm testing and prevention for dogs.

*We are a volunteer-based rescue. We do not have the resources to view and respond to all questions pertaining to specific animals on Facebook. Please call during adoption hours if you have specific questions about specific animals.

08/22/2026

Introducing Apollo and Dusty. These guys arrived on Thursday and are buddies while they wait for adopters. NO-THEY DO NOT NEED TO BE ADOPTED TOGETHER. Apollo is a year old and 33 pounds. Dusty is a poodle mix- possibly labradoodle with an approximate birthday of October of 2025. He is slightly larger than Apollo. Both boys have been awesome since they arrived.

The ARK
477 State Route 26
Lacon, IL
309-246-4275
https://thearkanimalshelter.org

Adoption Hours
Mon-Wed, Fri 12-2
Sat 11-3
Thurs 5-8 p.m.

Cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccines before they leave The ARK.

Adoption Application
https://thearkanimalshelter.org/adopt/adoption-application/
*or fill out a hard copy during adoption hours

*Must be 21-years-old to adopt.

The ARK does vet checks. To speed up the adoption process during open viewing hours, we encourage adopters to bring along copies of their vet records, which would include proof of spay-neuters, up-to-date on vaccines, and proof of heartworm testing and prevention for dogs.

*We are a volunteer-based rescue. We do not have the resources to view and respond to all questions pertaining to specific animals on Facebook. Please call during adoption hours if you have specific questions about specific animals.

08/22/2026

📣FROM FOSTER
Hocus (DOB 3/28/26) is a female kitten in Daisy's Room. She came from a foster home where she was with kittens, and actually with cats of all ages along with small dogs. She is a clingy little friend and likes to climb into bed with you too. A darling little girl! 🩷

The ARK
477 State Route 26
Lacon, IL
309-246-4275
https://thearkanimalshelter.org

Adoption Hours
Mon-Wed, Fri 12-2
Sat 11-3
Thurs 5-8 p.m.

Cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccines before they leave The ARK.

Adoption Application
https://thearkanimalshelter.org/adopt/adoption-application/
*or fill out a hard copy during adoption hours

*Must be 21-years-old to adopt.

The ARK does vet checks. To speed up the adoption process during open viewing hours, we encourage adopters to bring along copies of their vet records, which would include proof of spay-neuters, up-to-date on vaccines, and proof of heartworm testing and prevention for dogs.

*We are a volunteer-based rescue. We do not have the resources to view and respond to all questions pertaining to specific animals on Facebook. Please call during adoption hours if you have specific questions about specific animals.

08/22/2026