The Ark of Hope Rescue

06/12/2026

UPDATE: Baby Pollie could not have the surgery...She is currently only .6 pounds, just over a half of a pound! She most probably wouldn't have made it through the surgery. We are trying to do everything possible to save her tiny little life so waiting just a little longer to get her weight up would give her a better chance of survival. Her left eye looks HORRIBLE but she is eating, drinking her bottle and she LOVES to be held! I will post another picture of her eye from today at the end of the pictures so you don't have to see it unless you go and look! She is on 2 antibiotics as well as other meds. We have another appointment on Tuesday with Dr. Cosgrove and Dr. Hensel to reappraise her health condition, as well as another scheduled surgery date for her eye enucleation. A special THANK YOU to those who could spare a few dollars to help with her medical expenses so far, please know that we appreciate every single dollar donated for Baby Pollie! (Oh, and yes, she is a polydactyl kitten. One of her front feet has 7 toes and the other 8 toes! That just makes her more special!)
If you still want to donate to Baby Pollie's ever growing medical expenses, please read below, there are a few different ways you can help, please know that EVERY dollar is greatly appreciated!!! We can't carry The Ark of Hope Rescue ourselves...It takes a village!
AND PLEASE DON'T FORGET BABY POLLY IN YOUR PRAYERS. SHE IS ONE OF GOD'S VERY SPECIAL CREATIONS!
Facebook friends or family, The Ark of Hope Rescue needs your help. We accepted a 4 week old stray kitten on Monday who was found in very bad shape. We drove her straight to the emergency vets. We were trying to give her tiny body a little more time to strengthen before having to go into surgery but it can no longer wait. Tomorrow morning "Baby Pollie" will be going into surgery at LaVale Vet Hospital to have her left eye removed and to save her life. We are totally out of funds, if you could find $5, $10, $25, any amount, to call in and put on her account it would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Their phone number is 301-729-6084, tell them that your donation is for Baby Pollie, with The Ark of Hope Rescue and please message me that you donated so we can share our appreciation! If your bank has "Zelle" you can donate directly to The Ark of Hope Rescue by using this number 301-697-5035 (Zelle will come up as Robert Care). You can also donate using PayPal (ArkofHopeRescue) We try not to ask for help often but this time we have no choice, please help us help Baby Pollie! Sorry these pictures are pretty nasty, we didn't post the really bad ones! We are praying and fighting for Baby Pollie, PLEASE JOIN US AND HELP 💜 You can also call Dianne for more information 301-478-3300

03/22/2026

SPRING FEVER!!! I Love it!
Time to think about planning your vacation, if you haven't already! Don't forget to plan your dog's vacation too! Call to schedule your pup's fun filled days, at Arctic Ridge Boarding Kennels, their Home Away from Home! Their own private inside and outside rooms, huge play yards and wadding pools if allowed. Family friendly low rates, NO added fees for dispensing medicine or playtime. You can also schedule your pup a grooming spa time during his/her boarding. Also Arctic Ridge is home of The Ark of Hope Animal Rescue. The boarding fees have sponsored The Ark of Hope for over 30 years! We already have some scheduled dates filled, so call as soon as you know your dates! Call 301-478-3300 and ask for Dianne 💜

03/17/2026

UPDATE: Mia has been adopted! 💜
FACEBOOK FRIENDS:
UPDATE: This little girls name is Mia. Her owner has been found...We are now looking for a wonderful new home for this sweet pup. Interested or know someone interested, please call The Ark of Hope Rescue and ask for Dianne 301-478-3300.

Does anyone recognize this little girl? She was found at our neighbors house and brought to The Ark. Is she your pup, a friend's, family member or maybe a neighbor's dog? We have her here at The Ark of Hope Rescue. She is small, around 25 pounds, and sweet!!! If you don't want her it's ok she's being taken care of here, we'll find her another good home. She is fed and warm but we would like to have some information about her like her name, age, does she have any shots, spayed. If she's your pup and you want her back or not, OK. But if you know her and "don't want to get involved" you can stay anonymous if you'd like, just please call The Ark of Hope 301-478-3300 so we can do what's best for her. PLEASE SHARE, thanks!

01/07/2026

Facebook friends... We had someone here doing so work and they "accidentally dug up" the underground water line/boiler line for the heat for the cattery. We need
1 1/2 inch PEX line, about 5+/- feet. The company who makes it says we have to buy a full roll-100 feet, we can't afford that much $! Does anyone have any available? Please contact me ASAP here at The Ark of Hope Rescue. No heat line- no heat!
Thank you, ask for Dianne Care or Bobby 301-478-3300 💜

12/11/2025

UPDATE: PRECIOUS LITTLE KITTY IS NOW IN A LOVING HOME!!! THANK YOU ALL 💜
Facebook friends...this kitty was "put out" and another lady has been trying to find her a home. She can't take her into her home because of her dog. PLEASE someone agree to give this precious girl a warm and loving home, she is spayed and now has a rabies shot. The Ark of Hope Rescue is OVERFLOWING with cats and out of money to care for more. We will put you in contact with who is trying to help this kitty, please ASAP! Call and ask for Dianne 301-478-3300 💜

11/29/2025

Attention to Our Facebook Friends...
A super nice lady, who has adopted 2 dogs from The Ark of Hope Rescue over the years, has started a fundraiser for The Ark. When she heard how bad we were struggling she contacted us and asked if she could do this to help us start the new year 2026 off with a little help, God bless her heart!
Shannon Thomas went around and got A BUNCH of donations from wonderful people, businesses, friends and family members. There are 30 prizes that you can win! Each day a ticket is picked. The prize listed on that date is your prize, then your ticket(s) go back in the ticket box so you can win another prize on another day! WOW!!! Shannon will be set up at these 2 locations selling tickets OR you can contact her or call Dianne at The Ark of Hope Rescue 301-478-3300 and we'll see to get you a ticket or two! {This message is from Shannon, "Saturday Nov. 29th shop local!! From 9 to 10:30 ish I will be at Baker Babes selling tickets for the fundraiser and then at Shine & Glow Co. Selling them!! So come buy a ticket and support these great businesses!!"}
The prizes are REALLY nice! Gift certificates, filled baskets, a free pet boarding certificate, Christmas gifts, etc. Please consider buying a ticket for $10.00. All the money raised goes directly to the animals at The Ark of Hope Rescue, a true No-Kill, 501(c)3 non profit organization who has been saving abused, abandoned and neglected animals for over 31 years. Sending DONATIONS through Zelle is SO EASY and it's completely FREE if you have online banking, go to the "Transfer" tab. Click "Zelle" then fill out the phone number and put my name, (Dianne Care 301-697-5035) and the bank sends the payment directly to our account,. No changes to either of us!*"HERE'S A CHALLENGE TO EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER ADOPTED AN ANIMAL FROM THE ARK OF HOPE RESCUE, CALL, DONATE $10.00 FOR A TICKET AND HELP US HELP MORE ANIMALS 💜"
PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING AND SHARING! THANK YOU ALL.

11/29/2025

Attention to Our Facebook Friends...
A super nice lady, who has adopted 2 dogs from The Ark of Hope Rescue over the years, has started a fundraiser for The Ark. When she heard how bad we were struggling she contacted us and asked if she could do this to help us start the new year 2026 off with a little help, God bless her heart!
Shannon Thomas went around and got A BUNCH of donations from wonderful people, businesses, friends and family members. There are 30 prizes that you can win! Each day a ticket is picked. The prize listed on that date is your prize, then your ticket(s) go back in the ticket box so you can win another prize on another day! WOW!!! Shannon will be set up at these 2 locations selling tickets OR you can contact her or call Dianne at The Ark of Hope Rescue 301-478-3300 and we'll see to get you a ticket or two! {This message is from Shannon, "Saturday Nov. 29th shop local!! From 9 to 10:30 ish I will be at Baker Babes selling tickets for the fundraiser and then at Shine & Glow Co. Selling them!! So come buy a ticket and support these great businesses!!"}
The prizes are REALLY nice! Gift certificates, filled baskets, a free pet boarding certificate, Christmas gifts, etc. Please consider buying a ticket for $10.00. All the money raised goes directly to the animals at The Ark of Hope Rescue, a true No-Kill, 501(c)3 non profit organization who has been saving abused, abandoned and neglected animals for over 31 years. Making a donation through Zelle is so easy if you have online banking, go to the "Transfer" tab. Click "Zelle" then fill out the phone number and put my name, (Dianne Care 301-697-5035) and the bank sends the payment directly to our account,. No changes to either of us!**"HERE'S A CHALLENGE TO EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER ADOPTED AN ANIMAL FROM THE ARK OF HOPE RESCUE, CALL, DONATE $10.00 FOR A TICKET AND HELP US HELP MORE ANIMALS 💜"
PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING AND SHARING! THANK YOU ALL.

11/21/2025

I have received this request, please read and help if possible 💜

I’m raising money for Jonna’s dog Gus. Gus was born with a birth defect that is causing… Erin Weaver needs your support for Help Gus Get Life-Changing Surgery

10/31/2025

Flintstone Lions Club’s
“Spaghetti Dinner Fall Fundraiser”
When: Sunday, November 2nd
3:00 – 7:00 PM or sell out!
Where: Flintstone Methodist Church
{Across from the Flintstone Post Office]
Fee: Donation Requested
Dine-in or Take-out
{Salad, Spaghetti, Roll, Dessert & Beverage}
Fundraiser to benefit Flintstone Lions Club serving the Flintstone Community
Bring a Friend!
Join us at our next meeting: Nov. 7th 6:30 pm
at the Flintstone Methodist Church
Meeting Nights: 1st & 3rd Thursdays

For more information call 301-478-3300

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09/18/2025

PLEASE SHARE AND READ ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM...
Facebook friends, you know I try not to cry out for help unless I really need it but recently for the past few weeks, things here at The Ark of Hope Rescue have been hard. I've had a stroke...I'm doing better, graduated from a walker to walking with a cane now. My right side is still weak but getting stronger every day. My husband, who is my rock and the strength of The Ark, has gotten some rough medical news. He will be going to John Hopkins on Wednesday the 24th for his 1st surgery. Then after the pathology comes back and a plan made, another surgery will take place soon after. He won't be able to bend over, lift or do anything that will cause pressure to his head. If that isn’t enough for us to worry about here is the rescue’s problem, cold weather will be here before we know it and we heat the kennels and cattery with a wood/coal fired boiler/furnace. Bobby has always taken care of all the firewood over the years but is really stressing that we don't have enough ready to heat the kennels or cattery, until he can get back on his feet! I have purchased and had coal delivered and had some long length slab wood delivered but it needs to be cut up. We have had a lot of people over time say, "if you ever need anything just call." Well, the time has come that we really need some help! If there is any way we could get a few people to come here to the rescue on Saturday the 20th to help cut some wood, WE WOULD APPRECIATE IT MORE THEN YOU'D KNOW, IT WILL TAKE A LITTLE STRESS/PRESSURE OFF OF US. You don't need a chain saw but if you have one and can bring it WONDERFUL! We will also need help moving/stacking the cut wood, even if you can only come out for a few hours. I will be making and providing lunch but need to know if anyone will be able to come out and give us a hand. Please check your schedules and PLEASE let us know if we will see you here. Give us a call 301-478-3300, I’ll give you directions and what time we’ll be starting in the morning, it will be after we open the kennels and take care of the animals. If you know anyone that could lend a hand, an animal loving friend, a teenager that needs community/volunteer hours please invite them too! Sorry I feel like I’m rambling….THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
PLEASE SHARE
**** For those asking, our phone number is 301-478-3300 and address is 13400 Arctic Ridge Lane, Oldtown, MD 21555 {But not really in Oldtown-it's our post office} We are going to try to start around 10:00 am but really come ANYTIME!

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