An amazing animal rescue that has saved so many animals that otherwise would have been destroyed due to medical requirements.
No stone is left unturned in getting the very best medical care, which extends beyond when the animal is adopted.
A first class operation all the way.
This is my second review only to indicate that the review posted that says animals are in cages with Bite Cards on their cages and that this is a "sanctuary" must have the wrong charity. Noah's Arks Rescue is not a "Sanctuary" and they have no dogs in cages. It's main function is to provide whatever medical treatment is needed by animals it accepts and to find good homes for them once they are well enough for adoption. They do have some hospice cases that but they are not kept in cages. Medical costs for many of their animals exceed $50,000, and once the animal is adopted they will continue to provide whatever medical care is needed due to the original problems the animal came with. There are several animal rescues with the name Noah's Ark in them, I believe the review was written for the wrong one as the description of this one is about as far off base as it can be.
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As compassionate an organization as I have ever seen when it comes to severely injured/abused dogs. Jennifer Smith, the uncompensated president and her uncompensated volunteers, seem to have every contact in the veterinary world to save dogs that most people would never think could survive. The communication with admirers and donors as to what goes on with each animal from the day it is accepted until it is adopted (and sometimes medical care after adoption is required) is superb.
I adopted my sweet Dally girl from Noah’s Arks Rescue. Let me give you a small background on Dally….she was shot in the leg when she was 6 months old in which they had to amputate her leg so she does not trust easily. I had to work with her to gain her trust. I went to the boarding facility where she was every single day (at different times of the day) to work with Dally to gain her trust. There was NEVER a time that I went that the kennels weren’t cleaned and the dogs weren’t taken care of. Noah’s Arks Rescue does a FANTASTIC job at taking care of these dogs in every realm no matter the cost! The kennels are always clean, the dog’s beds and blankets are washed every day, they get any medical they need, fed, bathed, play time with others, outside time, walks, training and A LOT of LOVE and attention. For the dogs to actually love, trust and respect everyone that works with them after the abuse they have suffered just goes to show you that these dogs are loved, socialized and well taken care of. Noah’s Arks has the best of the best working for them. They live and breathe for these dogs. I could go on and on about how great Noah’s Arks Rescue is but you will not believe it until you come see for yourself…so come on! I am blessed to have found such a fantastic organization! Thank you Noah’s Arks Rescue!
I had the pleasure of witnessing the volunteers of Noah’s Ark Rescue in action during an event in March. The organization had multiple families at the event volunteering and you could tell that each person there truly cared about animals and especially the dogs entrusted to their care. During my conversations with them I realized that not only were these volunteers pet lovers, they had done research and knew in detail how to work with and adopt a dog that has suffered from abuse. Since that event, I have talked to a local veterinarian who is aware of this organization and he had nothing but wonderful and loving things to say about them. One of my closest friends adopted a dog from this great organization and I have seen the extensive support they have given her with this dog. During the Hilton Head St Patrick’s Day parade I witnessed the support and pride the crowd had for this rescue. I stand behind the work Noah’s Ark does!
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I became involved with Noah's Arks Rescue when I was interested in a dog they had taken in. That dog was not a match for my family. After meeting everyone and some of the dog's I knew this is finally a place for me to volunteer. The coordinator, Monica matched the perfect broken being to my pack of beasties. This type of thing only happens with people who really care and know what they are doing. I have since devoted my time to this rescue. They rescue the ones that everyone else can't take, that man has let down, that have suffered horribly. They are the rescue that gets begged by others to help. The goal is to love them, make them healthy and whole mentally as well as physically. They never want for anything as they wait for their perfect family to be found. I have been in boarding. It is clean and the dogs are comfortable. There aren't warning signs as accused. It would be great if fosters were available for everyone but, that is not reality. Reality is some dog's are so emotionally abused that it takes time for them to trust again. That trust only comes from an amazing group of people working really hard to help these dog's. I take personal offence from someone trying to imply anthing negative about Noah's Arks Rescue. We couldn't get so many dogs rehabilitated and in loving home's if they were not socialized. By all means don't take my word, come see for yourself at any event!!!
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This is by far the best group of people doing rescue work I have ever come across. I adopted a special needs dog from them earlier this year. They stepped in when called by Beaufort County Animal Control to take in this dog; they took him in and he was given the medical help he needed. I met him at an adoption event where there were many animals being "socialized" and all were getting along. I follow Noah's Arks Rescue on Facebook and see all of their events. I stop by on occasion to see the dogs. They are very social, and this is because of the very special people working with this rescue who work non-stop to get them into the best homes. I have seen other organizations at events, one being our local humane society, where the dogs were fighting, blocking the doorway to a store, attacking patrons dogs, and the workers were incapable of being proactive in reading the dog's behaviors. Thank god a Noah's Arks Rescue volunteer saw what was going on and ran from their event over to help the other organization. These people know what they are doing!!!!!!!!
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I have been dealing with NAR since April of 2015 when Jennifer reached out to me looking to expand their training program to better enhance the lives of their dogs. Since then, I have had about 7 of their dogs in my home for training. I usually have about 4 NAR dogs with me at any point in time. They come to me for additional training, socialization and behavior modification. While here with my wife and me, we expose them to a slew of different people, places and situations on a daily basis when appropriate. We have over two acres of property where the dogs enjoy walks in the woods and we have 3/4 of an acre fenced in for play and off leash exercise. We also host weekly pack walks and we rotate the dogs we take with us on walks. I will do anything for NAR. I know first hand that no expense is spared and any measure is taken by NAR to give all of their dogs whatever they need to heal and find their forever home... I also was hired in 2015 to train their volunteers and other staff on dog training and handling of the dogs in their boarding facility. On 3 consecutive months last year, I went down to SC and trained the staff and worked with all the dogs in their care. I appreciate the fact that they always seem to be finding ways to improve the lives of the dogs in their care. The best part about NAR is they take in dogs that others wouldn't. NAR gives hope to the hopeless. They give life to near-dead. The give second chances to dogs that have no where else to turn... That's pretty darn respectable to me... God bless NAR and all their staff and animals!! Attached is a pic of me and a NAR dog, Freckles...
- Jeff Coltenback
www.JeffColtenback.com
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I have started becoming involved with Noahs Archs nearly a year ago, when I adopted my sweet blood hound Rosie. This rescue is incredible. The job that they do with pups that everyone has given up in is truely amazing. The dogs recieve the best medical care availible. They never give up on a dog once the dog is part of Noahs. Once the dogs are healthy enough to be released form medical. The dogs are socialized at every availible opportunity. Some dogs are fostered in approved families, others are keneled in a very clean facility. The kenel washes the dogs blankets and bed covers everyday. The dogs play in the play yards , master the agility course, get walks and bathes. Noah works with a variety of trainers depending on the dogs needs. All the trainers are compassionate, caring and truly loved and respected by the dogs. Monica (adoption cooridinator) and Jennifer (owner)take a hands on and personal interest in every dog. I can't say enough positive things about Noah and their staff, they truly live to save these dogs on every level.
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I have been volunteering with NAR for almost 5 years. You can't imagine the amount of blood, sweat and tears that goes into saving these dogs! Most come to us broken, physically and mentally and it's heartbreaking. Rescue is not easy, and NAR takes the WORST cases. Some dogs are more broken than others and take longer to rehabilitate. But NAR never gives up!!
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I'm not sure when I first heard of Noah's Arks Rescue but I can tell you who I first read about. It was a puppy named Freckles who I thought had no chance of surviving. Just a pup, who I imagine was as all puppies are, full of licks, jumps and playfulness, wanting to be held and loved on. Freckles didn't get held. Instead he got dragged behind a car or maybe a truck. I remember seeing more tissue and blood than the cute body of an innocent animal. I've kept up with Freckles, watched him grow, stopped in to see him where he is boarded, fed, loved, trained, played with, all provided by people who know him, know what he has gone through and he lives. Does he spend time in a kennel, yes, but don't be confused that he is confined to it 24/7, and don't think of it as a small cramped cage, it's not. It is a refuge, it's a haven for him until someone comes to take him home. Freckles is not alone. There are many more just like Freckles, some have been shot, some have their ears cut, some cant walk, others have been hit in their head with tools or hammers, some are used as amusement for humans and are put out to fight and others are simply just left to fend for themselves because much of our society falls short of the image we were created in,. Somewhere we lost our hearts and our souls. So to anyone who is quick to condemn, if you have a better plan, a better home, a better way to heal the broken put it out there, jump in, walk a dog, take one home for a weekend and let it curl up beside you. Be a part of the remedy and not the person who keeps the next puppy from getting the help it needs. Thank you to Noah's Arks Rescue, their many volunteers, and the businesses and individuals who support them.
What I love about Noah's Ark - everything. They rescue severely injured and abused animals and provide them with extraordinary veterinary care, rehabilitation and love. They give animals who never had a chance, a new and wonderful life. I donate to Noah's Ark without hesitation because I know my money is going directly to help these animals. They are 100% volunteer supported. The founder, Jennifer Smith is a beautiful soul. I wish I lived near there, I would love to be a part of this amazing organization.
Noah's Arks is the rescue of last resort for those at the end of the line. Dogs dragged along roads from the backs of cars, dogs beaten, tortured and left for dead, dogs starved and abandoned, dogs burned... The litany of abuse is endless and horrific. Dogs brought to shelters after suffering this sort of abuse are unlikely to survive or to be deemed viable potential adoptees, so when Noah's Arks get an emergency call to pull a hopeless victim they respond.
Noah's Arks provides emergency medical and surgical care to badly damaged animals, rehabilitates them and prepares them for adoption. They keep their supporters up to date on the story of each dog - where they were found, what had been done to them, and the story of how they were slowly healed. Jennifer, who is the president of the organization, writes with such feeling, compassion and love about each rescue - each is an individual and each is special. The stories will move anyone to tears, and the incredible resilience and dedication of Jennifer and her volunteers are totally inspiring. People who intentionaly hurt animals are evil, but Noah's Arks throws down the gauntlet to counteract that evil and bring its victims back to life.