Donations are greatly appreciated and help with the costs of ensuring the rights of all animals.

Our Mission

Aruba, one happy island for all living creatures. Our vision is an island in which the welfare of animals is understood and respected by evenryone, and protected by effective legislation.

As a member of society of the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), the only animal welfare organization supported by the United Nations as well as the Council of Europe, we envision this partnership to lead u-to an Animal Friendly Island, " Respecting Life for All".

Mission Statement

We Save, We Care, We Educate:

We Save

  • Save Animals
  • No Kill Policy
  • Give Animals a Second Chance
  • Adoption

We Care

  • Protect Animal's Rights
  • Prevention
  • Fight Abuse
  • Promote Legislation and New Laws

We Educate

  • Education at Schools, Police and Centro de barios
  • Awareness Campaigns
  • Give Animals a Second Chance
  • Newspapers, Television, Radio and Internet

ARA Objectives

No Kill Policy

  • Protect all animals against cruelty.
  • Protect the habitat of the native animals against destrutcion, poison and contamination.
  • Protect animals from being captured with the risk of extermination.
  • Animals are not euthanived except in cases of termiral and painful illness. When compassion demands, euthanasia should be considered, because there is no reasonable alternative.
  • Offer help and look after sick animals or those that are hurt due to an accident or in case of calamities.

Short and Midterm Objectives

  • Establish a three year neuter and spaying program for strays.
  • Establish a registration program for dogs and cats.
  • Reduce the ratio of dogs to humans 1:3.5 to 1:2.0
  • Establish an animal welfare control unit for every "bario".
  • Promote the establishment of a sanctuary for healthy52 unwanted, adoptable dogs.
  • Establish a full fledged Humane Society in Aruba