Animal Refuge Center

12/21/2024

Come and get some Holiday Cheer with ARC at Pet Supermarket, Babcock Ranch today from 11-2. These 3 cuties will be out there to spread the joy of the season. There’s nothing like puppy love to take the stress out of your day.

12/17/2024

Florida Everblades Announce Peanuts Night Jersey Auction

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades will host a virtual auction on the DASH app for the game-worn Peanuts jersey this week. The auction will open Wednesday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. All net proceeds from this auction will be donated to Animal Refuge Center.

The Blades will be sporting the specialty jerseys on Saturday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. for Peanuts Night, presented by Animal Animal Refuge Center at Hertz Arena as they face the South Carolina Stingrays.

Fans can download the free DASH auction app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Interested buyers will need to create an account to bid on the auction. The auction will feature three groups of players, each with a starting bid and a buy-it-now option, differing for each player. The buy-it-now option for each group will close 24 hours before each group auction closes.

These will make a great Holiday, or "just because", gift for the hockey fan in your family!

12/14/2024

Such a fun event at Amore Italian Bakery & Market. Thank you to Vince and Giovanna for hosting our pups, and for the delicious food. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello to us and the ARC dogs, and those who made donations. An extra special thanks to the volunteers who make this all possible. Your dedication means everything. We look forward to doing it again soon.

12/11/2024

A HUGE thank you to Sandy Knapp for hosting her annual Thanksgiving day "Hands Helping Paws" fundraiser at the Lani Kai Resort for ARC! To make things even better, her friends Paula Darnell Perry & Skip Perry raised matching funds at their business; the Wrigley's Chicago Bar & Grill in Colorado. Together $3,075 was raised for the cats and dogs at ARC!! We are so very grateful!

12/11/2024

Join these ARC cuties this Saturday evening at Fort Myers Brewing Co. from 3-5 pm. Get some food, an ice cold beer, and enter to win our 50/50 raffle. We can’t wait to see you!!!

12/08/2024

ARC is coming to Cape Coral!! On Saturday, 12/14, we will have some of our amazing dogs at Amore Italian Market and Bakery, 4703 SW 16th Place. Come on out and say hi. We will share information on how to adopt and/or become a valued volunteer. Not interested in either? Just come say hello and get some love from the pups, not to mention the food and baked goods available at Amore. See you there!!!

12/07/2024

Beautiful Mommy and her kitten looking for a Home together…..pass the word please

12/03/2024

Please think of us this Giving Tuesday. Our mission is fully funded by the support of generous donors like you. Any amount will go a long way to help our animals live the happy, more fulfilling life they deserve.
Thank you.

If you would like to make a monetary donation, for your convenience, we offer a safe and secure way for you to send a donation to ARC online. Simply click the ‘Donate’ button below and enter your donation amount. You may pay by major credit card or via PayPal.

11/27/2024

Check it out! Great article by the The News-Press (Fort Myers and Cape Coral) on ARC Board Treasurer Betty Hughes. Thank you Betty for your 25 years of service to ARC.

Betty Hughes, 76, has served on the board of ARC for a quarter of a century. The organization has benefited in many ways thanks to her efforts.

11/26/2024

Hey ARC friends and family, we need some help. Please share and support if you can.

Hi Family and Friends, we need your help urgently! Ruby, our friends dog, got out… Keith Ricciardi needs your support for Support Ruby's Urgent Surgery Needs

11/20/2024

Bali is full of life! He loves to run, jump, chase other kittens, and play with all sorts of toys. He is also one of the first to show up for feeding and treat time. When he has finished romping around her cottage, he likes to cuddle with volunteers before his nap. After a short nap, he is up and ready for more fun and loving!

Why not complete an application today to make an appointment to meet this happy, loving kitten. See for yourself what a terrific addition Bali would make to almost any home.

https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application

11/20/2024

Bitsy is a quiet kitty that enjoys relaxing on the screened in section of her cottage. When she is not busy watching everything going on outside, she enjoys the attention and petting of staff, volunteers, and even strangers. Treat time is another favorite of hers. Bitsy gets along great with all the other cats in her cottage and certainly would not mind another cat or two as companions in her forever home.

Bitsy is a gentle, loving kitty that would surely add joy and love to almost any home.

Why not complete an application today to make an appointment to meet this gently natured kitty? See for yourself what a terrific addition she would make to your home.

https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application

Bitsy is 1 year old

11/20/2024

Midnight is a gentle kitty that enjoys lounging out on the screened area where she can watch everything going on in her house and outside. She is good with staff, volunteers, and even strangers. She also gets along great with all the other cats in her house and would not mind sharing her forever home with another kitty or two.

Why not complete an application today to make an appointment to meet this gently natured kitty? Spend a little time with her and see for yourself what a nice, loving addition she would make to a home.

Midnight is 10 years old.

11/20/2024

Tang came to ARC because his guardian could no longer care for him. Leaving his home was not easy for Tang at first, but being the good-natured cat he is, he adjusted quickly. He now spends a lot of his time perched on a cat condo near the entrance of his house. There he can welcome staff, volunteers, and visitors and get a little petting and attention from all!

Tang also gets along great with all the other cats in his house and certainly would not mind sharing his forever home with another kitty or two.

Why not complete an application today to make an appointment to meet this gently natured kitty? Then, see for yourself what a terrific addition Tang would make to your home. home.

https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application

Tang is 5 years old.

11/19/2024

Come out and meet some of our adorable kittens. ARC will be at the LCSO Community Outreach office in Miromar Outlets this Thursday from 11-2, with some of our cuties. It will be a purrrr-fect day!!

11/18/2024

https://animalrefugecenter.com/all-upcoming-events/the-starlight-auction

Time is flying by so get your tickets to our largest gala of the year: ARC's 30th Starlight held at Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort November 30th at 6:30 P.M.!

Over 150 Silent auction items and 20 Live auction items! This Pau Hana SOLU paddle board could be going home with you!