SAVING
ANIMAL VICTIMS
Working to End
Animal Cruelty
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.
Our
Mission
Statement
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.
Mark it on the calendar now !
Kentucky Animal Action Day is February 18th from 8AM-4PM. We will have more info to share next week. Please plan on attending—let’s make our voices heard!
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We hope we can be a part of it again this year!
Please help us get this dog removed from its abusive home. The owners have been charged however they did not have to take the dog to a vet and the dog was left in their care. We are extremely concerned for this dogs safety. There is even a video of the abuse and the sheriff in Knot County still did not take the dog.
Goodbye, dear Karma. Rest well. You were deeply loved.
Karma’s story is pivotal in the history of The Arrow Fund, and perhaps truly represents one of the reasons why this rescue organization was founded, how it grew, and why our mission is still one full of hope.
In 2012, a white trash bag was tossed from a car. When a witness investigated by tearing open the plastic, they were shocked to discover eyes belonging to a tiny creature inside—filthy, with brown-matted fur crawling with fleas and parasites, and barely breathing. The small animal was so weak it couldn’t even attempt to free itself from the tightly-tied bag.
The dog was rushed to an emergency vet hospital, and The Arrow Fund was called to provide support. The small male was named Karma, his body was badly bruised, he had suffered trauma to his eyes, and X-rays revealed that his pelvis had been broken in two places. Karma was stabilized, and treated for broken bones, parasites, and infections. After he was cleaned thoroughly, his washed fur revealed him to be a snowy-white Maltese.
This frail, gentle animal had been horrifically abused at the hands of a cruel human, and then discarded as useless trash. The Arrow Fund was determined that Karma would know only gentle hands and loving hearts from that day forward. With the support of our Arrow Fund family, Karma recovered in the hospital and with amazing fosters, and when he was finally ready for a family, Donna and Mike adopted him as a treasured member of their own family. Despite long-term issues caused by the extreme neglect and abuse, Karma thrived under the blanket of Donna and Mike’s love. He lived an amazing, happy life with his canine siblings for the next 11 years.
Over those years, Karma represented The Arrow Fund’s mission through various TV appearances; traveled to our state capital to stand up for other animal victims in Kentucky; and became a registered therapy dog, bringing joy to many at the airport, nursing homes, and special events. Karma was even named the 2024 King of our Mardi Gras Pawty.
“We were the luckiest ever to be chosen to adopt him and care for him,” Donna wrote. He loved to go camping and ride in the stroller or wagon. He happily wore sunglasses or hats to protect his eyes. His favorite things were mealtime and bedtime. He loved to be right by my side,” she continued. “Everyone loved him so much. I know his sisters met him this morning and he is running free in no pain now.” In her goodbye, Donna wrote, “I’m gonna miss that little tongue hanging out the side of his mouth and that precious little face so much. Another little piece of my heart has left us.”
Karma’s story, which began covered in darkness and with such cruelty, grew into something bright and beautiful, drawing others to his light through the power of love and care. Rest in peace, Karma.
#AnimalAdvocates #lovestory #DogRescue #kentuckyanimalrescue #TheArrowFund #Karma
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Karmy was one in a billion. And will always be in my heart. TAF could never thank Donna and her husband for stepping up and giving our lil man the PERFECT home and life.
My sweetest boy, I will miss you so much. 🐾💔
I'm so glad he had all those years of love, care, and being part of your home. I'm very sorry he's gone.
After 16 years of loving her sweet, smart, beautiful, long-haired dachshund named Hattie, Katie Dingle was heartbroken to say her final goodbye to Hattie as she crossed the Rainbow Bridge in early 2023.
Research shows that grieving the death of our companion animals can be just as painful as grieving the loss of a family member or friend. The death of a pet can be a truly traumatic experience, and create a large void in our hearts and lives. According to “Psychology Today,” grief has no timeline, no boundaries, and no wrong or right path—it is a very personal process.
As a way to help process her own grief and memorialize her beautiful dog, Hattie, Katie decided that she would create a specific fund for The Arrow Fund.
With support from her husband Scott, friends, and co-workers at Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, “Hattie’s Fund” has now raised more than $13,000 to help The Arrow Fund fulfill its mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animal victims of extreme torture, abuse, or neglect.
“Hattie’s Fund” has been a blessing for so many animals in our care, and we want to express our gratitude to Katie and all who created something so loving out of grief and a desire to honor and memorialize sweet Hattie, who provided unconditional love her whole life.
These are some of Katie's words about Hattie:
“After spending her first 3 months of life with her 5 puppy sisters, her next 3 weeks were spent with 120 sorority sisters at the Indiana University ZTA sorority house. For such short legs, she was very well-traveled, having visited 11 states! With her short legs, Hattie could run like the wind, and finished 12th out of 120 dogs in the Fort Wayne, Indiana, Weiner Dog Race! In the last couple of years for Hattie, her age began to provide her with challenges, including canine dementia. On February 4, 2023, we had to say good bye to our sweet girl as she crossed the rainbow bridge and became our angel.”
The Arrow Fund is so honored by the generosity of those remembering Hattie in such an impactful way.
To help animal victims of abuse through “Hattie’s Fund,” please click on the link below or make a note with your donation using the Facebook donate button:
thearrowfund.kindful.com/?campaign=1238372
#HattiesFund #PetMemorialFund #TheArrowFund #animalrescue
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France
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Beautiful story ! So sorry for the loss of their sweet pup ! 💚🐾
Grieving a beloved animal IS GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A FAMILY MEMBER. Who ever said that your adopted fur children are not your FAMILY?
Thank you. God bless you. RIP sweet Hattie.
It all looks so good ! If you need a reason to get out and get a little retail therapy and something great to eat hear it is. Make sure to support great places like Little Mount Lavender Company that is always there to support the animals of The Arrow Fund.
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Thank you, The Kelly Clarkson Show, for sharing this beautiful story about Penny and her amazing foster & adopter, Lindsey!! We adore them both!
We agree with you, American Humane Hero Dog Awards: in our eyes, Penny and Lindsey are BOTH heroes!! 💞
Tri Like Penny 🐶
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They need to get in touch with Bionic Pets. Derrick Campana makes prosthetic and custom carts for animals all over the world. We saw him on his show Wizard of Paws. He can help her run again and not hurt her body without that leg
Just one example of the wonderful work that is done daily by The Arrow Fund. thearrowfund.org They need help every day to continue the great work. 
A shout out to The Arrow Fund and Penny on Kelly is soooo great! She's a fighter 🐾
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