JUST SAVE THEM® is an ongoing campaign that was launched in 2020. Just Save Them is about giving ALL dogs an equal chance to succeed, including those with behavioral challenges. Too many are still being euthanized with little effort or compassion. Just Save Them is not just a slogan for us. It is part of our DNA.

No More Excuses

ARK supports the organizations, shelters, and leaders who creatively work with all dogs so each has a chance at adoption. The standards for euthanasia changed decades ago, but many are still using excuses. We’ve heard them all, but the fact is we can save more lives by providing creative options while keeping safety a priority. 

No More Outdated Shelter Practices

A new era of sheltering is here. Modern shelter practices must take root in all organizations. The best shelters don’t depend on a dog’s outward behavior when stressed and confined, and they don’t depend on a single evaluation. Behavioral issues must be treated as responsibly as physical issues.

No More Mislabeled Dogs

Many dogs once labeled “unadoptable” are now integral family members. They are proof that struggling shelter dogs can be happy and healthy once settled in the right home. They continue to show us that a dog’s fate should not be based on shelter behavior alone.