11 years ago, four people with years of rescue experience came together to form Arctic Spirit Rescue. We took what we knew and adjusted it to be more efficient and user-friendly. We never wanted to be a high-volume rescue. Our goal was to take Northern breed dogs that other groups would not. Over the years, we rescued almost 80 dogs and assisted many more along the way. With the support of followers, we were able to provide many costly surgeries and solve many behavioral issues. We took senior dogs whose owners were terminally ill or were no longer able to care for them. We knew it would be unlikely for many of these dogs to survive in a shelter.

Over the years, we’ve seen the rescue concept change: Communities discontinued animal control services. Foster homes became even more difficult to find. Donations were greatly diminished due to the economy. These issues contributed to a perfect storm for a new climate that we can no longer function in. It’s time for us to step aside.

With that said, we are so proud of what we have accomplished over the years. We couldn’t have done that without the volunteers, foster homes, and donations we received. Together, we saved so many dogs, and though our story has come to an end, we encourage you to support other small local rescues that responsibly support dogs and families in our region.