Services Gabby’s Sanctuary ARK – an independent, nonprofit organization located in Cedar Hill, Texas – advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing: Shelter Prevention of pet overpopulation Adoption services. Located on 14 acres in Cedar Hill, the refuge was formed by Dallas County, TX.-resident Terry Ottley in 2008 when she discovered that countless animals were being euthanized or abandoned due to the lack of a no-kill shelter/adoption organization in the area. Since that time, Gabby’s Sanctuary ARK Animal Refuge has been willing to and finding homes for thousands of animals. Currently, up to 30 animals are in the care of Gabby’s Sanctuary ARK with hopes of many adoption per month from this unique rescue facility, which serves as a true refuge with an educational center for adults and children.