Banner featuring a cat, a dog, an elephant, hen, and a fish, against a dark gray background.

Welcome to the
Animal Rights Coalition

The Animal Rights Coalition works to end the suffering, abuse, and exploitation of non-human animals through information, education, and advocacy. We believe that animals matter for their own reasons and that they should not be used by human beings for profit, pleasure, amusement, or simply because it is our habit to do so.

Our Mission and
Core Values

The Animal Rights Coalition works to end the suffering, abuse, and exploitation of non-human animals through information, education, and advocacy.

Our Programs and Campaigns

Our unique and innovative programs and campaigns provide extensive opportunities for people to learn about animal rights, and get involved to help animals.

How We’re
Successful

The Animal Rights Coalition is the oldest and most successful animal rights organization in Minnesota, with over three decades of helping animals.

Latest News

Welcome to our News and Blog section, where we share updates and insights about our mission to end animal suffering and exploitation. Stay informed and inspired by our work.

ARC Partners Nationwide to Advocate for Animals at State Fairs

We have exciting news! This year ARC is partnering with a coalition of other organizationsΒ across the country to expose cruelty to animals at state and county fairs. We launched the MNfairwatchΒ website last year and are […]

Mpls Marriott Northwest – Killing is NOT Conservation

The MN Safari Club International (SCI) World Hunting Expo will be at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest on Saturday, January 24th, to auction off trips to slaughter animals across the world. SCI claims β€œto make a […]

Action for Animals at Cinch World’s β€œToughest” Rodeo

Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo is coming back to Minneapolis on February 2nd and 3rd to exploit animals for β€œentertainment.” Join us in standing up against cruelty to animals by peacefully protesting outside the Xcel Energy […]

Retiring Staff Member – Heidi Greger

Please join us in a huge THANK YOU to Heidi Greger as she retires from her Program Manager position with the Animal Rights Coalition. Heidi plans to continue her involvement with ARC as a volunteer, […]

Humane Blaine Pet Store Ordinance

In 2022, Queschen M. and her daughter Bella purchased their puppy Lulu, from Four Paws and A Tail, a pet store located in the city of Blaine. Lulu was sick a few days after purchase […]

Advocating for Animals Since 1980

Support the cause of compassion! Join us in making a difference for our animal friends by contributing to theΒ Animal Rights Coalition through GiveMNΒ this November. Your donation empowers us to advocate for and protect the rights […]

Upcoming Events

Stay informed about all our upcoming events and activities. Browse through the calendar to find details on workshops, seminars, social gatherings, and more. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

ARC Volunteer Network

Animal Rights Coalition Volunteer Network is a space for volunteers to access all of ARC’s volunteer information in one place

April 2025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
  • Eating Vegan on a Budget
10
  • School of Environmental Studies College & Career Fair
11
12
13
  • Vegan Ethics and Eggs
  • Movie Screening - Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
14
15
  • St. Catherine University Outreach + Recruitment
  • ARC Outing to the Circus
16
17
18
19
  • RachCakes Vegan Bakery Pop-Up
  • VegKins Spring Eggless Hunt
20
21
  • Discussing Animal Ethics at Anoka Ramsey
22
23
  • April Volunteer Meeting - Earth Day Garbage Clean-Up
24
  • Organics & the Food System
25
26
  • Volunteer Day at Farmaste
  • ARC Vegan Food Drive
  • Panda Squad Cookies Pop-Up at Ethique Nouveau
  • Over 50 Dine Out at Babani's
27
28
  • Augsburg Pay-Per-View Outreach
29
30

Stay Connected and Engage with ARC!

Welcome to ARC’s community engagement hub! Explore our volunteer programs and stay connected with us through these options:

Questions? Call or Visit Us

Animal Rights Coalition
317 W. 48th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55419

(612) 822-6161

Media Inquiries

(612) 208-6814

Connect With Us

Carefully crafted by Brehan Design