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The Arrow Fund

2 days ago

UPDATE on EMACIATED DOG from Lake Cumberland area:

This girl may have been dumped in the cold to scrounge for months until every rib, vertebrae, hip, and skull bone showed pointy and sharp, but when a woman fishing along Lake Cumberland spied her skeletal frame—miraculously still standing—this sweet dog’s fate finally changed for the better.

That kind woman reached out for help from the rescue community and a truly amazing network of good-hearted people sprang into action to make sure this baby did not die.

The Arrow Fund was contacted when no microchip was found and no one responded to claim her. Her shockingly skeletal frame made it obvious that she would need immediate medical intervention and a slow-healing process in a soft, peaceful environment.

A wonderful foster stepped up, and this girl was transported by a team of dedicated volunteers (the “doggie dashers” of this world have a special place in heaven!), and she was taken immediately to the Arrow Fund’s medical partners for help.

In the meantime, our Arrow Fund family loved on her with your care, concern, prayers, and donations, making it possible for TAF to say yes in emergencies like this, where time and/or surgical intervention are critical for life or death.

Our Arrow Fund family inspired us with so many uplifting suggestions for her name—powerful, transformative names that you may continue to see for other rescues!

We had such a hard time choosing one that we asked her loving foster for the final vote: Annamaria chose “Kali” (a loving mother and protector: a powerful female force associated with time, destruction, and finally, transformation).

Dr. Carter at Dogwood Veterinary Clinic evaluated Kali’s skeletal body as a 2 out of 9 (normal is “5”). She has some alopecia and dental disease from malnutrition and severe neglect. Because of eye discharge, a fluorescein stain of Kali's eyes was performed to note any corneal damage, and it revealed a corneal ulcer on her left eye which can now be alleviated and healed with antibacterial eye drops. She was vaccinated for rabies, DAPPV, Lepto, and Bordetella, and will go back to the vet’s office in three weeks for boosters.

We do not have the results of her comprehensive bloodwork yet, but will update you as we know more.

Kali is alive today because of people like you. Kali is no longer stumbling alone, freezing, and desperate along the banks of a lake, scrounging for something to put in her empty belly or any person to care enough before she succumbed to the cold and starvation.

She is now warm, fed, receiving needed medicines, and nestled in soft bedding to help protect her thin skin and fragile frame.

Kali is safe now. Thank you to every person who made that possible. ❤️‍🩹

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3 days ago

Take Five for some Sunday Sweetness

Today, we want to slow down just a little bit to shine some warm light on five incredible survivors currently in our care who need someone to step up to the next beautiful chapters for the rest of their stories.

CARL HENRY
This loving, black and white, “tuxedo-wearing," handsome boy who was rescued by TAF after arriving as a stray at LMAS (as a suspected former bait-dog) has healed from his wounds and absolutely thrives around other furry friends! He holds no grudges about his former abuse before rescue, and now enjoys snuggles next to his foster. He’s fully house trained and ready to be your handsome cuddle bug.

BUDDY
This sweetheart with kind eyes, who once endured unimaginable neglect and suffering, seems to love both dogs and cats. His hair is growing in nicely with good care, and whoever adopts him will get to be a part of Buddy’s “glow-up” into the most handsome dog. We can’t wait to see his total transformation!

JANIE
This happy girl, rescued by TAF with a 7 lb. football-shaped tumor dragging from her neglected body, is absolutely thriving now. Her foster said Janie loves her cat foster siblings! She’s a house-trained, couch-snuggling, people-loving, low-key, chilled-out brindle beauty.

LORETTA
Loretta is a “once in a lifetime dog” according to her adoring foster, who said this striking, blue-coated girl loves kids, adults, dogs, and cats. “She loves everyone SO MUCH despite people letting her down in her past,” Bethany wrote. “She brings sunshine-level happiness to every single day.☀️” Loretta is spayed, fully vetted, and doesn’t want for a lot—just that person or family who will love her like a cherished member of their family.

REBA
This red-headed, gentle-natured beauty is learning the world has kind people who will love and care for her now. With a little time, she is openly loving and so affectionate. She is polite with other dogs (hasn’t been cat tested yet), walks well on a leash, crate trained and very clean, and ready to blossom in your care and with your love.

To give CARL HENRY, BUDDY (aka “Tank”), JANIE, LORETTA, or REBA a beautiful new family to love and care for them for the rest of their lives, please apply here:

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The Arrow Fund

5 days ago

EMERGENCY INTAKE—emaciated female dog found wandering near Lake Cumberland in Kentucky.

This dog, desperate for food and near death, was found by people fishing who reached out to area rescuers for any help so that she did not freeze or starve to death.

Although she was found near an area known to be a dumping ground for unwanted dogs, the rescuer posted her on lost & found sites and had her scanned for a microchip (she does not have one).

The Arrow Fund was contacted as her last hope and we said yes, we would give this sweet girl a second chance at life and love.

She has clearly suffered long enough.

Please help us wrap her in all of our Arrow Fund family’s love and good care.

She may have been dumped to starve and die previously, but will know only people who care about her from this day forward.

CURRENTLY: She is now on her way to get help with our medical partners here in Louisville.

Please help us NAME HER something beautiful and strong—something she can become with our love and care.

We aren’t sure what she will need yet, but we told her she was safe and surrounded by love now. ❤️

Please send donations if you can to help her get all of the medical, nutritional, and foster care comforts she will need to heal. ❤️‍🩹

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The Arrow Fund

7 days ago

TAF Buddy “Tank” news—We wanted to update you that Buddy’s abusers both pleaded guilty to 5 counts of animal cruelty, will serve 60 days in jail, and will not be allowed to own animals for 2 years.

Why are convicted animal abusers only made to wait 2 years before owning animals again? Because that is the current law in Kentucky, and one of the reasons our state currently ranks 47th in the nation for animal welfare laws.

However, we are heartened that Buddy and the other (living) dogs and cats that endured starvation, neglect, and horrific suffering were all rescued out of that hellish existence because of one woman who would not turn away from their plight, and got other rescuers and authorities involved.

Because of those animal advocates and the steadfast diligence of the Bullitt County Animal Control and Shelter working with the Hillview Police Department, Buddy’s abusers are now facing consequences for their cruelty.

We sincerely thank the officials who investigated and took immediate action on behalf of Buddy and the other living animals on site (at least two animals were already deceased). These voiceless victims could not escape their suffering nor could they speak up for help.

Many innocent lives will be saved because of your hard work. 🩵

Buddy is healing and knows that his bowl will have food in it each and every day now. He came to The Arrow Fund at 33 lbs. and a body score of 2 out of 9.

In loving foster care, he’s gotten the nutrition to put on weight at a slow, healthy pace and is now 41.3 lbs. His skin is healing well, and his hair is growing back in.

One day soon, people will look into those gentle, loving eyes of his, see his glossy black coat, and never imagine the daily existence of pain, filth, and gnawing hunger he once endured.

Buddy is sweet and loving with kids, good with dogs and cats, rides in a car well, kennel and potty trained, super chill, and adores cuddles. This boy is still full of love for humans, despite what two did to him.

If you are the person who will give this good boy so much love and care that his abuse becomes a faded memory, please apply for this little “Tank” engine that would not give up. 🚂 ❤️

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