Jennifer adopted Johnathan February 15th 2012. Johnathan is a very happy and rambunctious boy. He is always into something and is very lovable. We brought him home as a shy boy and today he is anything but. He is such a joy to have in our family.

Tracy adopted Penny August 10, 2012 Penny is now called Khloe! Khloe has fit into our family seamlessly. Our bullmastiff puppy, Percy, took to her right away and they have been BFF’s ever since. Our Bichon, who is 12, has learned to love her too. Even though the pictures seem as though they sleep all the time (they definately don’t) but getting a photo of the two rambunctious puppies when they are playing outside is almost impossible! Khloe is a love bug who gives lots and lots of kisses and is learning her basic commands easily. Our family is now complete thanks to A.A.R.F.

Kathy adopted Bob Saturday, 12/8/12 from ruff house rescue, NY after AARF saved and transported this dog up north.  Bob is now called Dallas! Very quiet, just loves to be held, it’s a whole new world for this little guy. Thanks for saving him! My kids are thrilled to finally have a dog and Dallas finally has a family!

 

 

 

Ariel adopted Dusty almost a year ago around february 2011 Dusty is now called Rajah! Raj is doing so well here he is very playful and active. He loves to be in the middle of whatever Mommy is doing. Today I was wrapping christmas presents and he kept dropping his toys in the boxes. He earned his new name from his fascination with Aladdin and his complete refusal after a couple days to answer to anything but Rajah.

 

Angela adopted Thor August 2012 Thor is now called Thor! We love Thor!!! He has fit in with our family from day 1. He has learned to sit, stay, and the command come. He loves attention and he is getting spoiled. He has a nightly ritual of wanting me to carry him to his crate at bedtime. He puts his sweet head on my shoulder to cuddle ( I think that he thinks his is a small Yorkie lol). Everyone that meets him talks about how adorable he is and we hear “he looks like that dog from Fraiser” quite a bit. His favorite thing to play is ball, from day 1, we can throw a tennis ball and he will run to get it and bring it back to you. We are very thankful for him!!

Karen adopted Nick 12/16/2011.  Nick is now called Rusty! Rusty is doing great – vet says he is in perfect health. He is happy, affectionate, well-behaved, and my best friend.

Bob adopted Red from one of AARF’s partner shelters in Illinois on  4/9/2013.  Red is now DUKE!  As a result of a transfer from AARF to a shelter partner in Illinois, we met and adopted “Red” a 4 year old Hound Mix. Renamed “Duke”, he instantly won over our hearts with his warm and gentle personality. We’d like to thank the folks AARF for the initial rescue, and the ultimate transfer to the shelter in our area.

Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/ Blue Heeler Mix

Age: 2 Years

Weight: 39 Pounds
Activity level: Sweet Pea has a medium energy level. She loves to run around and play with toys, but she is also perfectly content to pile up on the couch for a nap on a rainy day!
Temperament: Sweet Pea is incredibly loving, and she adores being petted and cuddled on any and all occasions. Sweet Pea can be a tad shy around new people, so she will definitely need an adjustment period. (And really, who among us doesn’t like to take a little time to get to know people before we trust them??) However, once she gets to know you, she will be your girl for life!
Good with kids?: Yes; however, since she is just a little afraid of loud noises, perhaps she would be better suited to calm, older children rather than kids who love to roughhouse.
Good with other pets?: Yes! Sweet Pea is around other pets at our adoption events every weekend and does just fine! In fact, she would love to go to a home that has another dog for her to play with!
Ideal family: While Sweet Pea would be fine for a family with older, calmer children, her ideal family would probably be a couple or single person without children. It takes her a while to adjust to new things, and sometimes kids do not quiet understand that. But one thing is for sure, when Sweet Pea finds the right family, we know they will love her so much they will just never want to let her go!
Ideal day: Sweet Pea would love to wake up to some morning snuggles, then enjoy some great playtime with her favorite toy (which is elk antlers, in case you were wondering), followed by some awesome dreams about chasing elk-like fauna in some afternoon naps, being petted and adored with cuddles and love snuggles before dinner, tossing the ball around before bed, and finally, falling asleep with the family she knows is hers forever.
Attention level required: Sweet Pea loves to play, but she is also crate trained, which means she will happily occupy herself quietly while you are off at work. Until you know how she will adjust to a new environment, Sweet Pea will do best in a restricted area while she is alone (just so as she does not decide to “occupy herself quietly” with destructive behaviors!).
Housetrained?: Yes, just remember to give her enough time to adjust to her new home! Sweet Pea does very well on a schedule, so she would do great with someone who can give her consistency.
Space needed: Sweet Pea is a medium sized dog who enjoys running around, so she needs at least a medium-sized space to fit her nicely. Because Sweet Pea came from an unfortunate situation where she was tied up for her entire life, we are requiring that her new home have a completely fenced in yard so this never happens to her again!
Previous experience needed?: Sweet Pea would be great for someone who has experience with dogs, particularly with her breed. While herding is a super-cute tendency for experienced dog owners, it can be a little much to handle for someone who is unfamiliar with the breed.
The best thing about Sweet Pea: Sweet Pea’s foster mom says her favorite thing about Sweet Pea is how incredibly loving she is; it is truly just beautiful how much love she has to give! Sweet Pea also has a very soulful face (with the most gorgeous brown eyes you have ever seen!!). Her colors are simply stunning, and she has the cutest little markings on her feet that make her look like she is wearing socks! She is also in the uber-cute habit of standing on her hind legs and dancing!! Seriously, how could you not want this dog? She is just an amazing little critter! You will be amazed at how much love this girl can pack into her 39-pound body. So come meet this beautiful angel, and let her show you how wonderful life can really be!

To meet, inquire about, or fill out an adoption form for Sweet Pea, please visit aarf-tn.com/. Additionally, Sweet Pea will be at the Cookeville Petco on March 16, 2013, from 12-6!!

Intake: 1,752
Adoptions: 918
Transfers: 783
Euthanized: 0
Died in Our Care: 4

AARF started operations in June 2007. Since that time, stats are as follows:

Intake: 4,303
Adoptions: 2,369
Transfers: 1,797
Euthanized: 6 (Veterinary Recommendation Only)
Died in Our Care: 36