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The Arrow Fund
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes animal victims of extreme torture, abuse, or neglect. We also educate, raise awareness, and advocate for the humane treatment of animals.
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Healing abused and severely neglected animals through medical care, advocacy, and education.
The Arrow Fund
Healing abused and severely neglected animals through medical care, advocacy, and education.
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Thank you, Noble Funk Brewing Company, for being such a great community partner!! We appreciate ALL you do to help The Arrow Fund and the animal victims of abuse and neglect that we help rescue! ❤ Cheers! 🍻
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The Arrow Fund expresses gratitude toward Thom Ham for 12 years of service, leadership as he steps away from Exec. Dir. role
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 2025)—The Arrow Fund (TAF), a Kentucky nonprofit dedicated to healing abused and severely neglected animals through medical care, advocacy, and education, announces that Thom Ham will step down as Executive Dir. of the 501(c)3 organization at the end of April, but will remain in active support of its mission and rescue efforts through various TAF events and volunteer duties.
“We profusely thank Thom for his 12 years of dedication and leadership for The Arrow Fund, and are happy to say that he will continue to be a part of our efforts through many volunteer opportunities,” said Leigh Anne Ferreri, TAF Board Chair.
“The Arrow Fund and the animals we rescue are part of my heart and always will be,” said Ham. “While I want to focus again on my experience, education, and background in the greenhouse and horticultural industry, I am now and always will be a HUGE supporter of TAF and its mission. The Arrow Fund can always count on me as a passionate volunteer.”
The Arrow Fund, Inc. was officially founded in March of 2013, not long after a Black Labrador was intentionally shot and found wandering through fields in Eastern Kentucky with the hunting arrow still deeply embedded into his body. At the time, no organization in the state specialized in rehabilitating severe cruelty cases, especially those needing specialty veterinary care. That dog’s rescue, rehabilitation, and success led to the formation of a unique animal rescue organization—The Arrow Fund. The group has also worked to create public awareness of the ongoing problem of animal cruelty and need for better animal welfare laws in Kentucky.
Since 2013, TAF has helped approximately 600 animal victims move from a life of terror to a life of healing and comfort. Those animals that were unable to recover from catastrophic damage inflicted by human cruelty were given a humane passing, surrounded by care, and finally shown that love existed for them.
As the TAF Board begins the process to identify a new director, they also want to express a sincere gratitude for Ham’s passion and outstanding service to the organization and the many animals that have been rescued over his tenure.
Those interested in the Executive Director position should email a resume, related experience, and any questions to the TAF executive committee at info@thearrowfund.org.
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Please do not ask questions under this post. ALL inquiries about the Executive Director role should be emailed to info@thearrowfund.org.
Please join us in thanking Thom for his many years of dedication and service to The Arrow Fund! We look forward to counting on him as one of our passionate and wonderful volunteers at many upcoming events! 💜💜💜
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Happy Tails! Daisy has been adopted!!
We are bouncing with excitement to let you know that Miss Daisy (now named “Lottie” which means “free woman”!) has found a loving, forever family of her very own! Lottie, who had been previously starved and bred over and over in her earlier life of extreme neglect, now can’t stop smiling. Neither can we.
Her new family includes wonderful humans Cindy and Gary and two new canine siblings: Dusty (held by Gary) and Penny (another Arrow Fund rescue!).
“Lottie is very smart and oh-so sweet. Turns out she follows commands of sit, stay (for just a bit), lie down, and come. We have a trainer who will start working with all of us on Monday. She had some anxiety at first, but is much calmer now. I understand the anxiety she experienced, and my heart aches for her. All of that said, I am so glad she landed here in ‘Scheldorf Woods.’ I know she has sweet, loving, loyal innards. She is still in recovery mode. Rest assured, Lottie will be loved a lot, be safe, and be well cared for,” Cindy wrote. “Thank you for all you do through The Arrow Fund. So many critters and humans have found their way to each other and are feeling the love.”
Thank you to our Arrow Fund family for donating, sharing, caring, and loving these beautiful animals with us. You give pets like Lottie, whose existence began with severe neglect, a chance for a beautiful ending to her life’s story.
Congratulations, Lottie!! We are ALL so happy for you! 🩷🩷🩷
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UPDATE ON THUNDER: This sweet boy, named Thunder in the midst of terrible storms across the state, became a part of The Arrow Fund family as a desperate rescue after he was thrown off a bridge in Southern Kentucky.
Thunder was then rushed to Metro Vet Specialists in Louisville, where X-rays revealed that his two front legs had been broken in humeral fractures caused by the traumatic impact from the fall. His right front leg required 12 screws, 20 pins, and K Wire (Kirschner Wire); his left front leg required 13 screws, pins, and K Wire during emergency surgery. He also began a regimen of antibiotics and pain meds to help him rest and begin the slow healing process.
Thunder was loved so much by the medical staff that The Arrow Fund was asked to wheel him around the entire hospital before leaving so that the whole team could kiss this amazing boy and say their goodbyes before he left for gentle Arrow Fund foster care. Thank you to a wonderful foster for stepping up to take such great care of him! You allowed us to say yes to rescuing Thunder as quickly as possible!
This boy is truly one of the sweetest dogs we’ve ever met, and we’ve met many wonderful canines over the years. Our wonderful Arrow Fund family of supporters helped save him with your shares, your care, and generosity. You helped save Thunder from sure death.
Bless you ALL for your love of this beautiful creature whose life will be transformed from the unimaginable terror of being tossed into the abyss by someone he most likely trusted (because Thunder loves all people) into a life filled with gentle care, all of the “good boy” pets and ear scratches he will ever need, and the security of knowing there’s no need to fear tomorrow.
On behalf of a big puppy dog with sad but loving eyes, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Thunder’s emergency surgery was very expensive, and we still need your help to pay back the medical care he needed to save his life. Please donate if you can—we appreciate any amount. Truly. And thank you again. ❤️❤️❤️
💜 Donate: thearrowfund.kindful.com
💜 VENMO (please search under “charities”) or PAYPAL: @thearrowfund
💜 Mail: PO Box 1127
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