About Us
At Auras Ark, our mission is centered on delivering the highest quality and safest animal food products possible. With a commitment to meticulous care at every stage, from ingredient sourcing to production and distribution, we strive to offer pet owners the confidence that they are providing their beloved animals with nutrition that meets the most stringent standards. Our foundation rests upon the belief that the well-being of animals always takes precedence, and we are dedicated to crafting products that contribute to their overall health and happiness.
Hey there! I'm Aura! My partner Karl and I are both from Alaska and are travelers. We share a commitment to making a meaningful difference, supporting both animals and people alike.
While winters find us in my hometown in Alaska's interior, our summers lead us north to Karl’s home, where we gather most of our supplies through foraging!
My deep-rooted passion for animals traces back to high school, sparked by a realization about the care provided to the animals in the science classroom. Surrounded by a busy, pet-centric household throughout my upbringing, my life has always been intertwined with cats, dogs, and a diverse array of creatures, even including large reptiles and birds. Walruses are my favorite animal, and I dream of one day having an African Grey Parrot!
In our home, we have 8 Hermit Crabs, a Crested Gecko named Po, a Blood Parrot Cichlid called Bean, Alpha the betta, and Kovu the mouse. Additionally, we actively do 'Rover' services and offer doggy daycare throughout the week for a few special doggos.
Meet the Fam!
Charlie
Charlie is a special pup that we get to care for throughout the week. She loves playing tug, and loves other dogs. She loves cuddles and naps, and hates having to get a bath. She will steal food from the counter if you’re not careful!
Chena
Chena is amazing! She’s such a cool dog; she loves playing in the snow, and is sweet to everyone she meets! She has an oral fixation, so she always has a toy in her mouth, and needs to drag your hand around when she’s excited!
Pearl
Formally known as Pearl-Turk (named by Karl) this crab is not afraid of you! He’s always in the food dish looking up at you. He will come right up to the glass. He has recently lost his large claw and we are doing our best to make him comfortable.
Harry, Buzz, Kevin
These 3 crabs came from a little boy that was very sad to see them go. They’ve all changed into matching shells and are difficult to tell apart. They love to hang out in their coconut hut.
Po
We got him back in November 2023. He was living in a small, dry terrarium as an adult. He wouldn’t eat for the first two months when coming home. He would only drink water. He started eating Pangea off my fingers, and has since upgraded to a large bookshelf converted Terrarium. It’s beautiful! He hides behind a spruce log, where I didn’t build his terrarium correctly. I need to fix it! 🤣
Bean
Bean is the blood parrot cichlid that I got when I had no other pets. I needed something to baby, so I spoiled myself with the fish I’ve always wanted! He will smack you with his tail, and destroy his whole tank when he’s mad at you! He does that to us when we leave for the gold mine for a few weeks and my best friend watches him. He used to be the sweetest baby until we fed him Salmon eggs. We think his little boy body was affected and hit fish puberty. He’s such a personable fish, and will eat any fish pit with him! I keep trying to tell him, fish are friends, not food.
Soul
Soul is our playful and curious kitten who’s always up for an adventure! He’s tiny but full of energy, always exploring and pouncing on his favorite toys. Soul is also incredibly affectionate—he loves to cuddle and snuggle, and he never turns down a nap on the bed with us. He’s smart, food-motivated, and already showing a preference for wet food as we plan to transition him to a raw diet. His sweet personality and brave heart make him the cutest and coolest little cat we’ve ever known!
Kovu
Kovu is our prized mouse! He came from a breeder that only raises pets with a good temperament and genetics. He loves attention, and I’m sad to say I don’t get to handle him as often. He LOVES Crabitude popcorn, and peanuts! He is an escape artist! He’s in a 84g which is a 55g with a 29g topper!
Tipsy
Tipsy is a mouse that showed up on the doorstep in the pocket of his previous owner. He was surrendered to us due to them needing to move. He has been bred several times and he’s just a frail old man. He loves ALL food and is the sweetest little mouse who will never run away. He’s in an 80 gallon with a 40g footprint.