ARC's Mission

The Animal Refuge Center is a not-for-profit animal welfare society. We are a non-euthanasia organization dedicated to caring for all homeless animals brought in to our care.

The center began as a hope for a better way other than euthanasia to deal with the problems of unwanted, healthy animals, and the prevention of cruelty to animals. Unfortunately, euthanasia was the solution in 1987 for most unwanted cats and dogs.

Adopt a Pet Save a Life

Today, ARC is now placing approximately 500 dogs and cats per year into responsible, loving homes through direct and indirect adoptions.  ARC’s on-going mission is the education of the community regarding the importance of spaying and neutering their animal companions, with the ultimate result being the elimination of euthanasia. We have an active humane education program in both the public and private schools of Lee County. ARC is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals and to the prevention of euthanasia for abandoned dogs and cats.