Corinna Alexander-Messer – Saratoga, Arkansas

Registry Notice

This entry combines information submitted to the DNA Registry with independently verified public information concerning the closure of A & B Animal Rescue of SW Arkansas and the subsequent removal of animals by Animal Rescue Corps.

Certain additional allegations contained in the original submission have not been independently verified and are clearly identified below as statements made by the submitter rather than established facts.

Case Summary

Corinna Alexander-Messer, also publicly identified as Corinna Alexander, has been associated with A & B Animal Rescue of SW Arkansas.

Public listings identify Corinna Alexander as a founder and president of the rescue. In February 2026, Animal Rescue Corps deployed to Arkansas for an emergency operation involving animals from a failed rescue that had shut down during a contentious divorce involving its founders.

Animal Rescue Corps named the operation Operation Broken Ties and reported that 51 dogs were surrendered by court order and removed from the rescue property.

Operation Broken Ties

On February 7, 2026, Animal Rescue Corps publicly announced that its field team had deployed to Ashdown, Arkansas, to assist with the emergency removal of dogs from a rescue that had ceased operations.

According to Animal Rescue Corps, the nonprofit rescue shut down amid a contentious divorce involving its founders, leaving dozens of dogs in need of placement and care.

ARC reported that 51 dogs were surrendered by court order and transferred into its care.

Conditions Reported by Animal Rescue Corps

Animal Rescue Corps publicly reported that some of the dogs had remained at the rescue for years without being placed into permanent homes.

ARC described several dogs as underweight and characterized portions of the facility as dusty, bare, and lacking sufficient enrichment or comfort.

One dog highlighted by ARC, named Yoshi, had reportedly remained at the rescue since January 2015.

These observations were made publicly by Animal Rescue Corps during its response to the property and are independently documented.

Submitted Allegations Regarding Departure From Rescue

The DNA Registry submission alleges that Alexander-Messer left the rescue during divorce proceedings and that a large number of animals remained behind.

The submitter stated that approximately 65 animals were originally involved. Animal Rescue Corps, however, publicly documented the court-ordered surrender and removal of 51 dogs during Operation Broken Ties.

Because the DNA Registry has not independently verified whether additional animals were present before ARC's intervention, the Registry does not state that 65 animals were abandoned as an established fact.

Reported Dispute Over Rescue Assets and Operations

The submitter alleges that Alexander-Messer removed rescue assets, refused to return them, and interfered with access to the rescue's online presence, allegedly making fundraising more difficult for remaining volunteers.

The DNA Registry has not independently obtained financial records, organizational records, court filings, account records, or other documentation sufficient to establish these claims.

These statements therefore remain allegations made by the submitter.

Reported Criminal Allegation

The original submission also alleges that Alexander-Messer displayed or used a firearm during a dispute involving her former husband and states that charges remain pending.

The DNA Registry has not independently located reliable public court records or law-enforcement documentation establishing the details or current disposition of that allegation.

Accordingly, this allegation is not presented as an established fact within this registry entry.

Timeline

Animals Involved

Animal Rescue Corps independently documented the removal of 51 dogs during Operation Broken Ties.

The original DNA Registry submission referenced a larger number of animals, but that higher figure has not been independently verified.

Supporting Documentation Submitted

Multiple screenshots and images were submitted to the DNA Registry in connection with this report.

In addition, independently available documentation from Animal Rescue Corps confirms the rescue closure, the court-ordered surrender, the removal of 51 dogs, and the organization's concerns regarding conditions at the facility.

Known Location

Saratoga, Arkansas

Verification Status

Association with A & B Animal Rescue independently supported: Yes
Rescue closure independently verified: Yes
Animal Rescue Corps intervention independently verified: Yes
51 dogs removed by court-ordered surrender: Yes
Concerns regarding facility conditions documented by ARC: Yes
Approximately 65 animals allegedly left behind: Reported by submitter, not independently verified
Rescue asset dispute independently verified: No
Website or fundraising interference independently verified: No
Firearm-related allegation independently verified: No
Animal-cruelty conviction independently verified: No

Source Documentation

• Animal Rescue Corps – Operation Broken Ties
• Public rescue listings identifying Corinna Alexander as founder/president of A & B Animal Rescue of SW Arkansas.
• Supporting screenshots and images submitted directly to the DNA Registry.

Animal Placement Due Diligence

Shelters, rescues, foster organizations, donors, and individuals working with animal-welfare organizations should independently review organizational history, animal-care records, court documentation, veterinary history, references, and other relevant information before making placement, leadership, or partnership decisions.

Important Legal Notice

This entry should not be interpreted as a finding that Corinna Alexander-Messer committed animal cruelty or another criminal offense. While the closure of the rescue and court-ordered surrender of 51 dogs are independently documented, several additional allegations contained in the original submission have not been independently established.

Correction, Response, or Update Request

The DNA Registry welcomes additional reliable documentation concerning this case, including court orders, organizational records, financial records, law-enforcement reports, veterinary records, or other official documentation.

If the individual identified in this entry believes information is inaccurate, incomplete, or requires additional context, she may submit a correction or response with supporting documentation for review.

The DNA Registry will update this entry if reliable additional information becomes available.