Animal Ark - Animal Ark Shelter

Our Mission

Animal Ark is a dedicated, Minnesota-based animal welfare organization working to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome our state’s lost and homeless companion animals. We are committed to a no-kill philosophy, ensuring every animal in our care receives the love and support they need to find a forever family.

Our Journey

Since our founding in 1977, we have served as a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing a safe haven for animals in need. By accepting sick and injured strays alongside owner-surrendered pets, we proudly helped create the first no-kill community in Minnesota.

Our Care Model

We believe in providing an enriching, comfortable environment while our residents wait for their perfect match. Cats thrive in our specially designed group rooms with windows and climbing trees, while our dogs enjoy spacious kennels and daily outings in our large outdoor play yards, complete with kiddie pools for summer fun. Our dedicated staff and volunteers provide tailored medical care, socialization, and training to prepare every animal for a successful transition into a new home.

The Perfect Match

We believe in pairing one-of-a-kind pets with one-of-a-kind families. Our adoption process is designed with care, involving meet-and-greets and counseling to ensure that every placement builds the foundation for a lifelong, joyful partnership. We are honored to serve our local community and help our rescued friends find the responsible, loving homes they deserve.

Join Our Mission

Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to visit our shelter in Hastings during our open hours, browse our available animals online, or learn more about how you can volunteer or foster. Together, we can continue to provide second chances to the pets who need them most.

Trust Assessment
GoldRated Sep 27, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 40+ years
Finances
Online Review Highlights
  • Compassionate and attentive care for animals
  • Well-maintained and clean facility
  • Restrictive and opaque adoption policies
Vetted byASPCA
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Recent Videos

9/28 - BUDDY + THOR: WANTED FOR EXCESSIVE PUPPY NONSENSE Animal Ark would like to report a situation. Buddy and Thor met at the shelter and have apparently formed a tiny criminal organization. Their offenses include: Unauthorized zoomies Excessive wrestling High-speed hallway pursuits Toy theft Sneak attacks on each other Looking completely innocent when staff arrives And absolutely NO remorse These two didn’t come to Animal Ark together, but it took about five minutes for them to decide: “Yep. You’re my kind of trouble.” Now their days are filled with chasing, bouncing, pouncing, wrestling and occasionally collapsing into a puppy heap before somebody moves a paw and ROUND TWO begins. We’re pretty sure Buddy thinks Thor started it. Thor insists Buddy started it. Neither can provide reliable witnesses. The only thing we know for certain is that both of these little hooligans are available for adoption. They may have found a best buddy at Animal Ark, but now they need something even better: Families of their own. Families prepared for puppy kisses, stolen socks, questionable decisions, belly laughs, training adventures and the possibility that your living room may occasionally become a racetrack. Think you can handle one of these tiny troublemakers? Come meet Buddy and Thor at Animal Ark in Hastings, Minnesota. Before visiting, please go to: animalarkmn.org and check out our adoption process and available animals.

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2600 Industrial Ct, Hastings, MN 55033

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