51 Dogs Rescued in Large-Scale Operation in Arkansas

Animal Rescue Corps transports dogs to Nashville for veterinary care and long-term planning

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) completed a large-scale rescue operation involving 51 dogs in Ashdown, Arkansas, where the animals were living in restrictive conditions. The dogs have been transported to a rescue center in Nashville, Tennessee to undergo veterinary evaluations and long-term planning.

Why it matters

This rescue operation highlights the ongoing need to address cases of animal neglect and abuse, especially in rural areas where resources may be limited. The relocation of the dogs to a specialized rescue center will provide them with the care and stability they require after living in restrictive conditions.

The details

The dogs, mainly large-breed animals, were previously kept in small cages with limited daily access. When the ARC responders arrived, the dogs had been relocated to outdoor kennels. The rescue operation was initiated after the animal rescue was shut down and the dogs were surrendered by court order.

  • The rescue operation was completed on February 10, 2026.

The players

Animal Rescue Corps (ARC)

A national nonprofit animal protection organization that conducted the large-scale rescue operation.

Tim Woodward

The executive director of the Animal Rescue Corps, who stated that the focus is now on providing the rescued dogs with the space, care, and stability they haven't had.

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What they’re saying

“Many of these dogs have lived here for years. Our focus now is giving them the space, care, and stability they haven't had.”

— Tim Woodward, Executive Director, Animal Rescue Corps (klfy.com)

“The goal was to prevent the situation from getting worse and becoming more detrimental for the dogs. Once it became clear that no one was stepping in for them, intervention was necessary.”

— Tim Woodward, Executive Director, Animal Rescue Corps (klfy.com)

What’s next

The rescued dogs will undergo veterinary evaluations and long-term planning at the rescue center in Nashville, Tennessee.

The takeaway

This large-scale rescue operation in Arkansas highlights the ongoing need to address cases of animal neglect and abuse, especially in rural areas where resources may be limited. The relocation of the dogs to a specialized rescue center will provide them with the care and stability they require after living in restrictive conditions.