When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: Jan 7 2023
Pet’s AARF Name: Elliott
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Elliott
How is your adopted pet doing? Being country people, we have always heard the phrase, "Full of P— and Vinegar" and are happy to report that this positively applies to our little Elliot in a most beloved way. He loves "marking" the acreage our farm provides and providing us with laughs and giggles at his energy shown when interacting with our Golden Retriever. He has indeed lived up to the promise of unconditional love and we hope he feels it is reciprocated by us in his forever home when adding his Earthly life force to ours. Elliott does not know he is a small dog and we believe his large heart is truly full of happiness as much as ours. Having lost the second of two small dogs due to advanced age in March of 2021, when opening our home to Elliott almost one year later, we shared our hearts' multiplication of love's force rather than pondered the division when attempting to "replace" our previous beloved four-footed family members. AARF made possible this positive emotional adoption , as it seems it was meant to be after we saw the advertisement through AARF. It appeared that the metaphysical world aligned with the real world through AARF to provide the joining of our home with Elliott's. Elliott, the name of the main character in "ET", applies well … as we were happy to answer "We are here…" when he "phoned home" after being displaced . Thank you AARF for all you do and for providing "happy beginnings" to lives well lived.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: December 29, 2022
Pet’s AARF Name: Scrappy
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Camdyn “Cam” Miles
How is your adopted pet doing? An orange male kitten who enjoyed snuggles, had a friendly temperament, and would offer his new family plenty of affection. As I considered the traits I hoped my new kitten would have, it seemed that it might be impossible to check off all the boxes. That is, until I found Scrappy’s video posted on AARF’s YouTube page. Watching the video, I recognized that this kitten was literally everything I’d been searching for.

After submitting my application to AARF, I was ecstatic to learn that Scrappy was available to meet. With an over six hour round-trip drive to meet Scrappy, AARF’s foster mom, LeAnn, was incredibly accommodating, even offering to video chat with me so I could see Scrappy in action. I then scheduled a visit to meet Scrappy at Petco, and it only took me a few seconds to realize that he was the perfect fit for me.

Now renamed Camdyn “Cam” Miles, he has settled into my home exceptionally well. Everyday, this orange kitty captures a bit more of my heart, especially as he follows me throughout the house, happily snuggles on my recliner, and plays with his older brother (a Tuxedo, Boots Cooper, already in my home). Just over a month after signing Cam’s adoption papers, I find it difficult to imagine my world without him–he’s brightened up my life and home so much.

From start to finish, working with AARF was an amazing process as they answered all of the questions timely and thoroughly. I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone at AARF for taking care of my boy until he could find his “furever” home!

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 01/08/2023
Pet’s AARF Name: Allie
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Trixie
How is your adopted pet doing? Trixie is doing great. She’s very sweet with us and our other dog, as well as with all the dogs in the dog park. Her only bad habit is her constant search for food—she would eat all day if allowed. She’s a real lap dog and loves to cuddle. She loves being outside so we are currently enlarging our backyard fence so she can chase squirrels to her hearts content.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: January 9th 2023
Pet’s AARF Name: Laverne
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Maggie
How is your adopted pet doing? She is doing great. She loves to play with her toys and cuddle in your lap. She is great company for my mother during the day and loves to play with my grandchildren when they come to visit. She has been a great addition to our family.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 01/02/2023
Pet’s AARF Name: Toby & Shaggy
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Red & Norman
How is your adopted pet doing? These two boys have bonded with each other and our family so well! They are still working on being brave with the dogs but are making progress. We just love these little guys! They have brought so much joy to our home. Everyone drops what they are doing to play with a kitten when one or both cross our path!

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: Jan. 2023
Pet’s AARF Name: Rella
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Rella
How is your adopted pet doing? Rella is doing great! She is fitting in so well with her new pack, which includes a yorkie-mix named Pinky (another AARF pup we rescued in July 2021) and a chihuahua named Olive. She’s very active and spry, enjoying time with the family in the backyard, or just cuddled up on the couch watching tv. She likes her new diet of soft food, but also chews on a nylabone from time to time. She’s a sweetheart!

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 2/3/14
Pet’s AARF Name: Ferguson
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Bouncer
How is your adopted pet doing? It’s been 9 years since I adopted Bouncer and he’s doing fantastic. We’re living in Pensacola now and Bouncer’s enjoying the Panhandle of Florida. He likes venturing to the dog parks, beaches, and campgrounds in the area. Back in October we had a scare. Bouncer needed to have his spleen removed due to a tumor growth. But true to his name, after the surgery he bounced right back. His hair has grown in from where they shaved it, he has lots of energy, and he’s completely back to his old self. The medical scare reinforced my feelings of how lucky I am to have him in my life. I’m grateful for his presence every day. He really is my best friend and loyal companion.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 1/28/2023
Pet’s AARF Name: Peaches
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Gracie
How is your adopted pet doing? Gracie has completely enchanted this family. She has endeared herself to her humans and our older lab, Maggy Her boundless energy and good nature make her a truly lovable little mischievous imp. She is learning to sit, wait, and lay down.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 12/23/22
Pet’s AARF Name: Chester
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Chester
How is your adopted pet doing? Chester is the missing piece of our family we didn’t know we needed! He was a little hesitant with the transition at first, but is now obsessed with his new furever home, yard, and parents. His confidence has grown tremendously. He follows mom around the house like a little shadow. LOVES to play fetch, keep away, and chew on his bone. But his favorite times of the day are meal time and bed time. He even tricked dad into letting him sleep in the bed with us (even though he swore this wasn’t going to be allowed). His little personality is just so fun. We’re still working on getting comfortable with car rides and new people/places, but he’s made huge strides in the almost 2 months we’ve had him. We can’t wait to see how he continues to blossom and we’re so grateful that we get to be the ones to share a life with him!

Side note: Thank you to AARF and Karen (foster mom)!! You all made the adoption process so easy and comfortable. You truly love what you do (it shows) and want to make sure your little rescues fit into their furever home.