Our 2025 Impact by the Numbers As we reflect on 2025, we are proud to share the results of another year dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats in need. Thanks to the support of our community, volunteers, and foster families, we made a meaningful difference in the lives of hundreds of animals …
Happy Tails For Misty
When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: Feb 2026 Pet’s AARF Name: Misty Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Matty (short for Matterhorn) How is your adopted pet doing? We love Matty! She loves playing with the feather toy and can jump incredibly high, and she has a blast cuddling and playing with …
Happy Tails For Luci
When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 1/28/26 Pet’s AARF Name: Luci Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Agnes Nutter How is your adopted pet doing? Agnes is doing great! She is a wonderful hiking companion, a spectacular cat tormenter, and a sweet and loveable addition to our family. (The cat disagrees, but …
Happy Tails For Mary Ann
When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: December 2024 Pet’s AARF Name: Mary Ann Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Salsa How is your adopted pet doing? It’s been a little over a year since Salsa joined our family and we love her so much! Our older cats/her “big sisters” Foxtrot and Tango …
AARF Adoption Event @ PETCO 2/7/26!
**ADOPTION EVENT THIS SATURDAY, FEB 7TH!** Join us at the Cookeville PETCO store on Saturday, February 7th from 1 to 4 pm. We’ll have lots of wonderful dogs and cats looking for love and ready to go home with families! The address is: 377 W Jackson St #11, Cookeville, TN 38501 Come out and meet …
Happy Tails For Minnie
When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 11/04/2025 Pet’s AARF Name: Minnie Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Minerva How is your adopted pet doing? Sweet Minerva may not have had the best start, but she now enjoys her days snoozing on mommy’s shoulder, waging war against exposed ankles, and chasing her boyfriend, …
Happy Tails For Magnolia "Maggie"
When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: November 2025 Pet’s AARF Name: Magnolia “Maggie” Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Nickname Maggie Moo Moo How is your adopted pet doing? She is thriving with her big brother Levi. They both now have a job of keeping each other entertained and exercised. Maggie is …
Happy Tails For Bernadette
When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: November 2025 Pet’s AARF Name: Bernadette Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Mabel How is your adopted pet doing? Bernie, now known as Mabel, is a bundle of energy! She can take down the whole house with her zoomies, but also will cuddle with you for …
Happy Tails For Love Bug
When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: November 2025 Pet’s AARF Name: Love Bug Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Oreo How is your adopted pet doing? Oreo is doing amazing! She has grown so quickly and has settled into our home very well. She spends her days napping on the fridge in …
Happy Tails For Colby
When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: October 2nd, 2025 Pet’s AARF Name: Colby Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Digby How is your adopted pet doing? Digby took a little while to fully come out of his shell, which we expected. It has been so fun to see his personality bloom and …