October 2013

Spay it Forward

Tucked safely in their rescuer’s arms, the puppies poke their wet noses over the folds of the blanket and sniff at their new surroundings. After the deafening noise of barking dogs at the packed public shelter, and the long journey to ARF, their ears perk up at the sound of cooing volunteers unloading puppies from the rescue truck. As another busy summer comes to an end, the stream of animals in need of rescuing shows no signs of slowing. Read more...

FALL in Love at ARF!

Leaves falling from trees, a crisp breeze…and a new furry family member cozy by your side. ARF is making it even easier to FALL in Love! October 2-31 adopt a dog for just $50 every Friday, or take home a pair of purr-fect cats or kittens for just one adoption fee any day. Check out our eligible snuggle buddies and fall for someone today!

Pet Tips: Halloween Safety

Pumpkins adorning porches, creepy characters…it’s Halloween time again! Do you know which treats besides chocolate are toxic to pets? How can you pet-proof your spooky décor and make sure your pet’s adorable costume is comfortable? Give your pets a “howl-o-ween” that’s safe, not scary, by following our Top 10 Tips.

Salute to Animals

Join ARF to salute veterans and the animals who help them in a special one-day session of Camp ARF on Veteran’s Day, November 11! Kids Grades 1-5 will have fun learning about our heroes and the power of the human-animal bond through games, crafts, and animal visits. An extended day program is available, so sign up before space runs out!