SAVING
ANIMAL VICTIMS

The Arrow Fund is at Capitol Rotunda.

8 hours ago

“What’s your ‘why’?”

Forty-four young minds listened intently as their mentor asked them directly—the sound of her question rose up into the dome of our beautiful Capitol Rotunda and settled back down around marbled walls and another audience of determined volunteers. All had gathered there to support the sixth-annual Kentucky Animal Action Day.

Lindsey Peetz’s question to her students was simple but profound for the weary but unshakable advocates in attendance.

Those dedicated dozens are the souls who don’t shy away from dirt under their nails, hair embedded into the fiber of their clothing, or unspeakable debris on their shoes, all in an effort to save even one more (or perhaps a 100 on a given day) shivering, starving, sick, and frightened animal from a life of misery or terror.

“What’s your why?”

We all thought about our reasons: Why do we advocate on behalf of animals that suffer and die every day in Kentucky? Why fight this uphill battle against archaic laws and the excruciatingly stubborn bureaucratic resistance to change?

For Lindsey, her “why” was curled up peacefully on a fleece blanket beside her at the podium, drifting drowsily under the sound of a trusted and loving adopter’s voice.

Penny’s prior abuse was horrific, but it doesn’t define her story, Lindsey said. Penny’s rescue, year of rehabilitation, certification and work as a therapy dog, however, did help define Lindsey’s “why.”

Penny’s loving, forgiving, and trusting nature was once almost snuffed out at the hands of an abuser who would never face any consequences for their cruelty, even if that abuser had been caught in the act of breaking Penny’s three legs and then throwing her from a moving vehicle in 2020.

Kentucky now ranks as the FOURTH WORST state for animal protection laws.

Isn’t it time to send a clear message that cruelty toward animals (and often children alongside them) will not be tolerated any longer?

The young and the “well seasoned” alike spoke out today against abuse and advocated for sensible change that would save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars every year.

Together, we attracted recognition from our state senators, representatives, lawmakers, law enforcement, and media.

You can help effect positive change with us. Use your voice to let your area representatives know that improving animal welfare in Kentucky is important to you. What is YOUR why?

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The Arrow Fund

2 days ago

Please join us on Tuesday, February 18th at the Kentucky Capitol, 700 Capital Ave., Frankfort, Ky., with Kentucky Animal Action and animal advocates from across the Commonwealth—and help us stand up for stronger animal welfare laws to help protect the voiceless victims of animal abuse in Kentucky!

Please note: due to weather, the 12-1:30 PM Rally has been moved to the Capitol Annex, room 131.

Prior to the rally, please join us in the Capitol Rotunda from 9-11 AM to hear from a Senator, Representative, animal welfare experts, and impassioned students about animal welfare in our state.

Wear PURPLE to show your support! 💜💜💜

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#thearrowfund #AnimalAdvocates
#speakoutagainstanimalabuse
#speakupforthevoiceless
#kentuckyanimalrescue
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Assumption High School
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The Arrow Fund

4 days ago

The nominations are in!! It’s time to vote for your favorite Mardi Gras Pawty King and Queen! 👑 👑

Go to thearrowfund.kindful.com
and select "Mardi Gras Pawty contest" under campaigns, then:

💰Donate any amount
👑 🐾 Add the name of your vote!

Our KING and QUEEN of Mardi Gras will be announced at the PAWTY on February 22nd!

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