PARVO Hits A.A.R.F. Foster Home

As most are aware, A.A.R.F. does not have a facility to house animals.  Most of them time, we are bummed about this…but occassionally, when viruses and disease strikes, we are glad and feel blessed.  Instead of a widespread outbreak, similar to what happens in animal shelters, our ourbreaks are contained to specific foster homes.   Of …

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Sushi’s Story

I’ve been trying to get the “ideal” picture of Sushi, but my camera and I are just too slow! I’ve sent one from Day One (at PetCo) and a more recent one from last week.  She’s grown so much! She’s about 15 lbs. now and her paws can just reach the top of my kitchen …

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Ellie’s Story

Ellie is doing really well! She has completely come out of her shell. For the first time, she actually played with dakota. He generally tries to get her to play by pouncing all around and she usually just ignores him, but yesterday she pounced back and they went at it for a good 20 minutes …

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Brody’s Story

  Brody showed up his 4 siblings and with both his mom and his dad in brand new carriers….dumped on our president’s driveway!  She took them in immediately and found wonderful homes for each of them.  Brody was such a sweet and special pup and the perfect home was found for him.  Here is what his …

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Smokey’s Story

We love Smokey!  She is a wonderful addition to our family.  When she gets excited she runs up the stairs, jumps on the 2nd floor railing and walks along it.  We call her “Smokey, the Acro-cat!! Smokey and Banjo (our dog) get along very well.  My boys love her and she is great with them. …

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Ally’s Story

Ally was rescued from a commercial breeding facility in July of 2009.  She was in pretty bad shape…but after a good groom, and a stressful two weeks of waiting for test results of a breast tumor which the vets believed may be malignant, Laurie drove the long distance to Tennessee to pickup the newest addition …

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Jack’s Story

Hello  I am writing with regard to my cat Jack, whom I adopted from you this past spring. I can’t tell you how much fun he is. He is the most loving, playful and funny cat I have ever had. I am sure some of that has to do with the fact that he thinks …

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Bella’s Story

Thank you for rescuing my Bella and keeping her safe until I could adopt her. Here are 2 pics of Bella when she came home and two from within the last month.  She has GROWN!  She is a wonderful ball of energy and has made a great addition to the family.  She got a new …

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Brunhilde’s Story

 Brunhilde was rescued from the animal shelter, along with her 7 brothers and sisters and mom, Ellie.  They were 2 days old when AARF took them in.  Our president cleaned out her downstairs living room to give them a warm and safe place to be with their mom and grow up….and boy did they grow!  …

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