Anguilla Animal Rescue Corporation
About Anguilla Animal Rescue Corporation
Anguilla Animal Rescue Corporation gives surrendered, stray, and unwanted dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens a real next step. Animals are observed at Morlens Veterinary Clinic, then bathed, dewormed, vaccinated, and moved into the shelter while the team looks for forever homes. Donations also help fund free spay and neuter services, school visits, shelter tours, and the Second Chances thrift store in The Valley, which supports the rescue work behind the scenes.
AARF is Anguilla's first rescue, and it has grown up around the island's real needs. The work is not just about sheltering animals, it also includes spay and neuter support, education, and thrift-store fundraising, all run through a volunteer-driven effort on Anguilla.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Adoption center and rescue shelter
Takes in surrendered and unwanted animals, observes them at Morlens Veterinary Clinic, then bathes, deworms, vaccinates and moves them to the shelter while working to find forever homes.
Spay/neuter program
Provides free spay and neuter services to reduce unwanted litters, including surgeries, transportation, outreach, advertising and equipment for feral dog and cat services.
Education initiatives
Runs school visits, shelter tours, internships, flyers, brochures, newspaper articles, the Shelter Buddy Reading Program and dog training classes to promote responsible pet ownership and humane treatment.
Second Chances thrift store
Operates a thrift store in The Valley that sells donated items and generates revenue for the shelter and educational initiatives.
International adoptions
Helps visitors adopt kittens or puppies in Anguilla and provides guidance for travel, airline reservations, health certificates and medical booklets.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To promote the welfare of dogs, puppies, cats and kittens on Anguilla.
Who they serve
Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens on Anguilla, especially surrendered, stray and unwanted animals.
Their impact
- Over 7,500 adoptions
- Over 7,000 spay/neuters
- Since 2003, AARF has covered the costs of $600,000 in spay/neuter surgeries on Anguilla
How your donation helps
- Shelter operations and day-to-day adoption programs
- Rescue and rehabilitation of dogs and cats on Anguilla
- Education initiatives
- Free spay/neuter services, including surgeries, transportation, outreach, advertising and equipment
- Veterinary treatment, vaccinations and safe boarding
- Facility improvements to the cattery and dog runs
- Food, heartworm prevention, flea and tick medications and colony feeding in the West End
Our story
Established in 2000, Anguilla Animal Rescue Corporation became Anguilla's first rescue and built a volunteer-run shelter and adoption effort for animals on the island. As the work expanded, it added education initiatives, spay and neuter support, and a thrift store to help keep that care going.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Anguilla Animal Rescue Corporation’s services.
Surrendered dogs and cats are taken through Morlens Veterinary Clinic, observed for a minimum of three days, then bathed, dewormed and vaccinated before moving to the shelter. AARF then works for at least 14 business days to find a forever home.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
Forever Loved, Forever Home.
When you adopt one rescue animal, you save two lives-- the life of your dog or cat and the life of the next unwanted animal needing a place in the shelter.
The dogs and cats of Anguilla thank you.
Events
Roy's Bingo
A family bingo night at Roy's Bayside Grille with prizes and an outdoor setting.
Yappy Hour
monthlyA social fundraiser with a 50/50 raffle, cocktails and time to meet the volunteer team.
Pup Quiz
An animal-themed trivia contest at the Tipsy Turtle with food, drink specials and prizes.
Wine & Whiskers
A wine tasting fundraiser with local vendors and community support.
Barks and Barre Retreat
Beginners classes hosted with donated studio time and sales supporting the shelter.
Yoga with Sammi
A Saturday morning yoga fundraiser by the sea that benefits AARF.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Anguilla Animal Rescue Corporation has shared.
Current needs
- Private donations for shelter operations
- Support for the Spay/Neuter Fund
- Donated items for the Second Chances thrift store
- Contributions for education initiatives
Volunteer opportunities
- Shelter volunteering
- Fundraising volunteer committee work
- Education committee support
- Thrift store volunteering at Second Chances
- Event volunteering
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How are surrendered animals cared for before adoption?
They are first observed at Morlens Veterinary Clinic for at least three days, then bathed, dewormed, and vaccinated before they move to the shelter.
How does AARF try to reduce unwanted litters?
It offers free spay and neuter services and supports the effort with education, outreach, and targeted trap, neuter, and release programs.
What does the Second Chances thrift store support?
Its sales bring in revenue that helps support the shelter and educational initiatives.
What educational activities does AARF run?
It visits schools, gives shelter tours, shares brochures and articles, runs the Shelter Buddy Reading Program, and has offered dog training classes.
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