We’re here today because of you

Whether you shop in our thrift store, or bequeath your estate to AARC, whether you bring blankets to the shelter in winter, or write us a $5 check every month (as does one faithful donor), or bring us jars of pennies, or forgo birthday presents to help rescue pets—we thank you.It takes a village to support a rescue, and you have always been there for us.

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Ways to Donate to AARC

Make a one-time donation

Suggested donation amounts:
$25 heals a kitten of a respiratory ailment
$80 covers one night in veterinary hospital
$200 pays for deworming of all pets for one month
$1000 covers cost of transporting 30 pets cross-country

Make a recurring donation

By providing a recurring donation to AARC, you are helping to ensure that we are able to provide essential food and medicine throughout the year.

Make a one-time donation

Suggested donation amounts:
$25 heals a kitten of a respiratory ailment
$80 covers one night in veterinary hospital
$200 pays for deworming of all pets for one month
$1000 covers cost of transporting 30 pets cross-country

Make a recurring donation

By providing a recurring donation to AARC, you are helping to ensure that we are able to provide essential food and medicine throughout the year.

Make a memorial donation

Making adonation in memory of a person or pet is a great way to honor an animal or animal lover and help AARC at the same time! With a donation of $20 or more, you can upload a picture and statement (up to 150 words), to be featured in Memorials.

Make a birthday donation

Is someone you know passionate about animal rescue? They may enjoy having a donation made in their name.

With a donation of $20. or more, we will send them a birthday card from you!

Make a memorial donation

Making adonation in memory of a person or pet is a great way to honor an animal or animal lover and help AARC at the same time! With a donation of $20 or more, you can upload a picture and statement (up to 150 words), to be featured in Memorials.

Make a birthday donation

Is someone you know passionate about animal rescue? They may enjoy having a donation made in their name.

With a donation of $20. or more, we will send them a birthday card from you!

More Ways to Donate

Make an “In Honor Of” Donation

Contact us for more information on making an “In Honor Of” donation.

Donate Items to Our Thrift Shop

Our thriving, dynamic thrift store is dedicated to creating an optimal shopping experience. Your donations are always greatly appreciated, and all proceeds go directly to helping provide services for our animals.

Donate Items to Our Shelter

At the shelter, we have a continual need for certain items. Bring any of these items directly to the shelter anytime we are open to the public. Our shelter is located at 851 Lake Emory Road, in Franklin. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11-4.