08/26/2026
Saw this from another rescue. There is some hard truths we need to understand when we donate:
the ASPCA sends people into our community (and others) to raise money in the name of animal welfare, yet the donations collected here don’t stay local to support the organizations actually doing the work.
If these fundraisers are still outside the big Walmart in Russellville today, ask them one simple question: How much of the money raised here stays in our community? The answer is zero.
Meanwhile, the ASPCA’s CEO received approximately $1.23 million in total compensation in 2024.
If you want your donation to help animals right here in our community, please give directly to a local shelter or rescue. We’re the ones taking the calls, pulling the animals, paying the veterinary bills, and doing the hard work every single day.
WAYS TO DONATE
ways to donate to ARK and keep money in our county we will list QR codes in comment.
ARK 🐈🐕🦺 is a McCurtain County volunteer organization that needs your love 💚 and support
