ARC not only provides high-quality, high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter services to pet owners, but also to our partners. We offer our Spay/Neuter program services to local shelters, animal service agencies and rescue groups for whom we further reduce our fees in the spirit of collaboration working toward a true “no-kill’ goal.
Founded by Ira Barsky and Edward H. Sarbey in 1999, ARC has grown through the support and leadership of local professionals, business owners, and philanthropists.
We are excited to recognize the following honorary board members for Animal Rescue Coalition.
Founded in 1999 by Ira Barsky and Ed Sarbey, Animal Rescue Coalition (ARC) began as a visionary effort to unite local animal welfare leaders and Sarasota County Animal Services in a shared mission: to end the euthanasia of adoptable dogs and cats in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
In 2002, ARC took to the road with a mobile spay/neuter clinic, performing over 30,000 surgeries across the region. Recognizing the increased demand for affordable spay/neuter surgeries, ARC launched a capital campaign in 2014 to establish a permanent facility, ultimately leading to the opening of our Tower Lane clinic in 2015.
With support from PetSmart Charities and a commitment to the Humane Alliance high-volume spay/neuter model (now ASPCA), ARC was able to provide affordable, high-quality surgeries with industry-leading safety and efficiency standards.
Today, ARC continues to grow, saving lives through targeted, transformative spay/neuter programs and
community-based veterinary care—all while staying true to our founding vision of collaboration, compassion, and prevention.
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