About Us

Who is A.A.R.F.?

A.A.R.F. (All About Rescue and Fixin’ Inc.) is small group of un-paid volunteers with a passion for animals. We foster these animals in our homes until they find forever homes. We are a NO-KILL rescue, and treat ALL illnesses that can be treated for any animal which enters our program.  It is VERY rare that any animal would be euthanized in our program.

A.A.R.F. is operated out of our volunteers’ homes. All animals are in “foster care” and are provided with food, water and shelter – all provided by their generous “foster parents” unless food donations are available. Yes, a lot of the time animals are crated while in foster care – for the protection of them and the protection of their foster parents’ own animals. We hear a lot of people tell us that this is cruel for animals. Our philosophy is that this is for a short period of time in their lives. With the overpopulation problem that exists in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, there is no telling how many dogs and cats die on a daily basis because people have no where to take them. We call these guys “The lucky ones” because even though they live in crates, they have ample social time, and more importantly – they are safe!!!

Our Board of Directors and Volunteers

Jennifer Farley – Co-Founder, President/Treasurer – Executive Director

Jennifer has been involved with animal rescue since meeting Linda Randall in 2007. Jennifer has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration – Accounting and Finance.  Jennifer manages the organization, in addition to fostering animals and conducting adoption events each Saturday.  Jennifer and her family have 9 dogs and 4 cats. 

Linda Randall – Co-Founder, Vice President – Canine Coordinator

Linda has been involved with animal rescue for a number of years now and is the pure heart and soul of this organization. It is Linda’s dedication and committment that allows us to continue taking animals into the program even after we think we are out of room to take one more. She stands behind each and every animal accepted into the program and has strict beliefs on what type of home is best for each of these animals. Linda and her husband have 7 dogs and 3 cats.

Tammy Wilmoth – Secretery

Tammy met Linda Randall years ago after surrendering a stray dog to her. She was immediately impressed with Linda’s dedication and committment. When A.A.R.F. was formed, Tammy jumped on board. Tammy coordinates the Petco Feline Habitat, assists at adoption events, assists with transportation of animals to and from appointments, and does anything else that is needed to help these homeless animals find safety, then ultimately, forever homes. She and her husband have 3 dogs and 1 cat . Tammy describes this work as her “passion in life”.
 

Diane Gowen – Feline Coordinator

Diane joined A.A.R.F. in early 2009 with the desire to foster homeless kittens.  Quickly, she became the feline guru that we were praying for and took over the feline program by the end of the year.  Diane fosters and coordinates all feline foster homes, and has a special knack with our frisky feline friends!  Diane and her family have 4 cats and 4 dogs.
 

Ariel Marengo – Marketing, Promotions, Advertising, Foster, Trainer…

Ariel joined A.A.R.F. in 2009.  She indicated a desire to foster 1 dog at a time.  She has extensive dog training experience and has assisted the A.A.R.F. fosters in overcoming many issues that would have otherwise been a problem.  In addition to this, she has worked with a number of special needs dogs with behavioral issues and have transformed them into loveable, adoptable pets!  At the end of 2009, Ariel re-designed our website, and took over the full responsibility of marketing and promotion of our organization.  Ariel is a tremendous asset to our organization and we are blessed to have her with us.  She and her husband have 1 dog and 2 cats.

A.A.R.F. HAS NO PAID EMPLOYEES. ALL WORK IS DONE ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS.

Who We Are Not

  • We are not veterinarians – we always recommend taking your new animal to your own veterinarian following adoption.
  • We are not experts – We love animals and have a lot of experience with them…but have had no professional training.
  • We are not paid – therefore, we work too!  If we don’t answer the phone or an email right away, be patient…we’ll get back to you.

How is A.A.R.F. Funded?

Our program survives off of donations, as in most cases, the adoption fees do not cover the care that these animals receive.  We received our 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter in December 2008, which allows us the opportunity to apply for grants in an effort to help and save more animals in our community.