D'Arcy's A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Centre) was founded by D'Arcy Johnston, a former Animal Health Technician. The ARC officially opened its doors in November of 2001. Prior to that, D'Arcy operated a cat rescue out of his north end home. The ARC has always operated as a not-for-profit organization. In November of 2004, the ARC received its official charitable status. The operations of D'Arcy's A.R.C. are focused on providing shelter, veterinary care, and adoption services for stray and abandoned cats and dogs in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas. Since 2001, over 5000 animals have found permanent homes through the ARC. At any given time, there are over 100 animals awaiting adoption through our St. James location, satellite adoption centres and foster homes.

D'Arcy's A.R.C. is a registered charity dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned cats and dogs in Manitoba.

We provide shelter and veterinary services to each animal in our care until a permanent, committed home is found through our adoption centre. We work towards alleviating animal overpopulation by ensuring that every animal handled by our organization is spayed or neutered.

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At the ARC, we consider the stray, abandoned and abused animals that come through our doors to be our main clients. We provide them with:

• An initial veterinary checkup
• Follow up veterinary care and / or medication where necessary
• Comfortable and safe temporary living quarters
• Opportunity for socialization
• Patient care and assistance with emotional issues
• Exercise, high quality food, fresh water, soft beds

We work hard to find our animals appropriate permanent homes where they will be treated well and treasured for life.

For Life :

At D'Arcy's A.R.C., we believe the animal / human relationship is a commitment entered into for life. Animals are not disposable, temporary or a matter of convenience. This value defines our adoption policies.

We also believe the quality of animal lives is important. We will not force an animal to endure pain and suffering through illness or injury that cannot be treated with reasonable success. Upon the recommendation of one or more veterinarians, we will compassionately end an animal's life to relieve suffering.

We also will not maintain animals with a high level of aggression that pose significant risks to shelter workers, potential adopters and the general public.

• We will work with you to rescue stray and abandoned cats and dogs. If we can not take an animal, we will help you find another solution.

• We will provide knowledgeable guidance to help you connect with RIGHT cat or dog for your lifestyle.

• We will provide you with as much information as we have on any animal you are considering for adoption.

• We will make the arrangements for the spay or neuter of your new pet.

• We will provide post-adoption support by answering questions you may have about life with your new pet.