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ARC's Community-Centric Approach

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Sioux Falls SNIP Monthly Get 'em Fixed

The Animal Resource Center's (ARC) monthly Spay Neuter Initiative Program (SNIP), offered in partnership with our friends at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, helps increase access to affordable veterinary care in our community. SNIP provides high-quality, *discounted spay and neuter surgeries to help prevent unwanted litters and improve pet health. These public clinics are held monthly in Sioux Falls and offer a limited number of slots each month. Book now select "Sioux Falls SNIP."

*Discounted surgeries made possible by ARC.

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Wags & Wellness Monthly Shot Clinic

Wellness begins with vaccinations! The Animal Resource Center's (ARC) monthly Wags & Wellness, offered at PetSmart Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital helps increase access to *discounted vaccinations (aka shots) for pet families in the Sioux Falls area. Making veterinary care more accessible helps improve pet health in the area. These public clinics are held monthly in Sioux Falls and offer a limited number of appointments each month. Book now select "Wags & Wellness."

*Discounted shots made possible by ARC.

ARC Distribution Center

ARC Distribution Center 

To fill an animal services gap and ensure sustainability, ARC built a 1,200 sq ft temperature-controlled facility next to Shepherd's Stable at 85th & Sycamore. This Distribution Center receives semi-trucks of donated pet food and supplies that are distributed to community members in need through our partners including the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society,Brookings Regional Humane Society, Heartland Humane Society in Yankton and others.

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Supporting Wamakanskan Wawokiye Oti "Helping Animals Center"

ARC supports the work at Wamakanskan Wawokiye Oti "Helping Animals Center" through volunteerism and donations of pet collars & leashes, cat carriers, ID tags, pet food, grooming & veterinary supplies. In 2025, Dr McLeod, Dr Harrist & Darci spent a week assisting with a RAVS pet wellness clinic in 3 different communities on the Rosebud Reservation. This clinic utilizes telemedicine services with veterinarians to provide care to pets in the community year-round. 

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About ARC

Animal Resource Center (ARC) is supporting animal shelters, rescues and community member by providing pet-retention programs to help keep pets and families together and reduce unnecessary surrender.

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For current resources on affordable veterinary care and financial assistance, click here.

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ARC Ally Better Together Network

We're maximizing impact by working collaboratively with some of the leading
animal welfare organizations in the region. Our ARC Allies are trusted 501(c)(3) animal
shelters and rescue groups helping homeless pets in their communities while preventing
unnecessary surrenders through pet-retention programs.

ARC strengthens this network by providing:
  • donated pet food and supplies through our distribution center in partnership with Greater Good
  • pet-retention resources that help keep pets and families together
  • free wellness exams at Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital for adopters
  • special access to affordable high-quality veterinary care
  • support for outreach work throughout the region
  • networking and training opportunities to share best practices 

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