ARLEE REHABILITATION CENTER

A.R.C. serves the Flathead Indian Reservation by providing a sanctuary where animals heal people and people heal animals.  At A.R.C., victims of trauma find healing and therapy by helping rehabilitate neglected, under-socialized and traumatized rescue dogs and horses.

ARC recognizes the powerful bonds between people and animals as well as the challenges that Indigenous communities face due to historical trauma, racial injustice, and economic disadvantage. Our goals are to mitigate youth suicide risk, help people afflicted by various forms of trauma, and rescue Reservation animals. Our holistic approach acknowledges that these issues are inextricably linked.  A.R.C.'s work is guided by its Cultural Sensitivity Position Statement and by its adherence to the principles of responsibility, responsiveness, and respect.

RCHE provides rehabilitation for Reservation canines while providing animal-assisted, culturally-specific therapy and Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) to children and adults.  RCHE includes summer critter camps emphasizing healing, humane education, culturally relevant knowledge, and animal skills for youth.  Beneficiaries include youth at risk of suicide, domestic abuse victims, and those dealing with various forms of trauma.

Our Taskforce's primary focus is to carry out a Trap and Release (T&R) program with bimonthly spay/neuter clinics for community cats on the Flathead Reservation while offering additional low-income veterinary support on the Flathead Reservation.  The Taskforce also serves ARC's animals.