SAVING
ANIMAL VICTIMS
Working to End
Animal Cruelty
Caring for abused and severely neglected animals through medical care, advocacy, and education.
ANIMAL RESCUES ONLY: RESCUE@THEARROWFUND.ORG
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 Vision
Healing abused and severely neglected animals through medical care, advocacy, and education-The Arrow Fund Mission Statement.
The Arrow Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides veterinary treatment, fostering, and rehoming of animals who have been victims of extreme torture, abuse, or neglect. We also educate the public regarding the ongoing problem of animal cruelty and the link between animal abuse and human violence and advocate strengthening our local, state, and national animal welfare laws.
When The Arrow Fund is contacted, and the case meets our criteria, we take legal possession of the animal and transport them to a veterinary facility for treatment. Following treatment, the animal recovers in a foster home; they can acclimate to living indoors and be assessed/retrained in preparation for adoption into a permanent home.
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There’s always something going on at The Arrow Fund! Whether it’s through outreach at a music festival, an important deadline related to changing legislation, or a fundraising event, we love the opportunity to meet and interact with the community.
The Arrow Fund
Caring for abused and severely neglected animals through medical care, advocacy, and education.
On your way to or from the Douglass Loop Farmer's Market this Saturday, please join us for a fun "Dog Days of Summer" event at our new office space to meet some of our adoptable rescued dogs and get a free pup cup for your own pup!
🗓️ WHEN: 10 AM-2 PM this SAT, AUG 22nd
📍 WHERE: New Arrow Fund office space, 1976 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY 40205
☀️ 🐶 WHY: Meet TAF adoptable dogs, get a pup cup as a free treat for your own pup, and help us celebrate the last Dog Days Of Summer!
💵 Any donations to help us rescue more animals are much appreciated but not necessary!
👋 Please stop by this Saturday to say hello!
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With urgent pleas to help rescue dozens of abandoned animals in a hoarding situation, The Arrow Fund steps up to foster and treat 9 dogs with medical needs
LOUISVILLE, KY (August 18, 2026) –The Arrow Fund (TAF), a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animal victims of abuse/torture and severe neglect, answered an urgent call to the local rescue community to help dozens of pets abandoned in a hoarding home in Jefferson County, Ky. With the help of emergency foster care, The Arrow Fund was able to take nine of the 40-plus animals left at the home, and will have each animal evaluated and treated by TAF’s medical partners.
The nine animals rescued by TAF are all tiny dogs weighing approximately 10-12lbs. or less, and range in age from 9 mos. to 2-3 years old. “Unfortunately, several are already showing the physical effects of inadequate care,” said Necey Stid, TAF Foster/Adoption Dir. “We are seeing eye infections, mange, skin lesions, and other medical concerns that will require treatment to help them heal.”
The Arrow Fund was alerted to the potential hoarding situation last Saturday after a concerned neighbor made a post in a local Facebook group. The post stated that a neighbor appeared to be moving out of a home while leaving numerous animals behind, unattended. Louisville Metro Animal Services investigated, and found dozens of abandoned pets.
“We were told there could be more than 41 animals inside the home, as some cats are still being trapped to rescue them,” said Shelia Joneleit, TAF Exec. Dir. “The appropriate authorities have been notified and are responding to the situation. Each animal rescued by TAF will be evaluated and treated by our local veterinary partners, and over the coming days we will have a much better understanding of their individual medical needs.”
For now, the animals are safe and in loving Arrow Fund foster care. As part of the “TAF Family,” each animal will get a name, receive the medical care they individually need, and be given the opportunity to heal and begin a new life with a family that loves them.
If you would like to help the animals rescued by TAF, please make donations for their medical treatment:
💜 Website page: thearrowfund.org/donate/#tb_oc_tb_h6wh496
💜 PAYPAL: @thearrowfund
💜 Mail: PO Box 1127, Prospect, KY 40059
If anyone is interested in adopting the nine TAF rescued, please fill out the TAF adoption app:
new.shelterluv.com/form/other/TAF/133657-animal-adoption-for-the-arrow-fund
TAF will share updates on the organization’s Facebook page as we learn more, and as the proper authorities continue their work.
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Sometimes, all it takes is the right person seeing you. ✨
Naomi had been wandering for some time, with reports of her seen in several different places. She was eventually posted in “Lost & Found” by a church after being found bloody and injured, the poster even worried maybe she was hit by a car. Someone picked her up and brought her to a small rural shelter.
The shelter told us that Naomi was so severely affected by mange that she had scratched herself bloody. She was emaciated and full of worms, but despite everything she was going through, she was still as sweet as could be.
The shelter treated her mange helped her to slowly began to put weight back on. The transformation was incredible—she was eventually barely recognizable from the dog who had first arrived.
But Naomi still waited.
For four months.
She was continued to greet every person with love and happily make friends with other dogs.
And still, no one chose her.
She just needed someone to see her.
And finally, someone did. 🥹❤️
Her new family had lost their beloved dog to cancer last June. His fiancée told him that when the time was right, he would know.
Then he was scrolling through Facebook and saw Naomi's picture.
He said he knew she was meant to be his. He couldn't let her be euthanized simply because the shelter was out of space.
He applied to adopt her through The Arrow Fund allowing us to pull her.
When The Arrow Fund pulled Naomi, we were able to get her the full veterinary workup she needed. She tested positive for Lyme and Ehrlichia, had painful ear infections, and sores and skin irritation from spending so much time lying on wet concrete.
Her Lyme level was 159 U/mL — more than five times the level clinically significant. Her stiffness, which had understandably led people to believe she may have been hit by a car, was consistent with the painful effects Lyme disease can cause.
Naomi had been trying to navigate the world while her body was hurting, and yet she was still so happy go lucky and affectionate. Volunteers even described her “sunshine could wag its tail”.
Naomi was lovingly named Sadie.❤️
Today, Sadie has a mom and dad, her very own backyard, and a cat sibling. She has a family who will be giving her the life she deserved all along.
And that's why we tell these stories.
Because somewhere in a shelter right now, there is another Naomi.
Another dog who is sweet, gets along with everyone, and may be overlooked simply because the right person hasn't seen them yet.
Naomi spent four months waiting for someone to recognize what she had to offer.
All it took was one person seeing her.
Thank you for seeing her. ❤️
And welcome home, sweet girl. You were waiting for your person all along.
#KentuckyRescue #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #TheArrowFund #SecondChances
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🖤 Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day--a time to celebrate our mysterious, sleek, and often misunderstood feline friends! These beautiful creatures, sometimes unfairly associated with bad luck, deserve love and attention. Please take time today to help us appreciate black cats or consider adopting one from TAF, a local shelter, or another rescue.
🐈⬛ They're overlooked in shelters
Unfortunately, black cats (and black dogs) are often overlooked in shelters. "Black Cat Bias" refers to the lower adoption rates and subsequently higher chances of euthanasia. It's thought that these rates are due to the continued, but unfounded, superstitions around these cats.
💰 Black cats mean good luck around the globe
In ancient Egypt, black cats held a revered position as symbols of good fortune and fertility. Historically, sailors brought cats aboard ships to control rodents that could destroy food stores or damage the ship itself. British sailors believed a black cat would bring the ship good luck and ensure a safe return home. In Chinese culture, the Maneki-Neko, a beckoning cat figurine with one paw raised, is believed to attract customers and bring good luck to businesses. According to Japanese folklore, if a black cat crosses your path, it’s believed to bring good luck and prosperity. In many African societies, black cats hold revered positions as protectors and guides. In Scotland, their arrival at a new home also signifies prosperity.
💛💛 Most black cats have golden eyes
Many black cats have yellow, gold, or copper-colored eyes, which is common due to shared genetic factors influencing coat and eye pigmentation. Black coats are produced because the cat has more melanin, a pigment that contributes to the color of both skin and fur. This pigment also creates a rich amber eye. The striking contrast between black fur and yellow eyes adds even more mystique to these fabulous felines.
📸 Black cats are tough to photograph
Because of their dark colorations, black kitties can just look like a black blob with no shape or structure. Photographing them in bright, natural lighting against lighter backgrounds makes them much easier to see.
👑 Enchanting, elegant, and entirely lovable
There is something undeniably captivating about a black cat: the glossy coat, bright eyes, and quiet confidence. Yet behind that mysterious look is simply a cat deserving affection, great care, and a safe home. 🖤
📸 PLEASE SHARE A PHOTO BELOW of your family’s own “HOUSE PANTHER” to help us celebrate Black Cat Appreciation Day!
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🐾 PIPER IS READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME! 🐾
Sometimes, one simple “yes” is all it takes to completely change a life. 💜
At just 1-year-old, Piper found herself sitting in a rural Eastern Kentucky shelter with a severe front leg injury. With limited resources and a dog desperately needing medical care, the shelter was faced with a heartbreaking reality: find a rescue willing to help Piper or consider humane euthanasia.
Thankfully, Piper had someone in her corner. TAF had a foster who said YES, and Piper officially became part of The Arrow Fund family. 💜
Since coming into TAF, Piper has undergone surgery, spent time healing, and we’re thrilled to say she has made a full recovery! Now the chapter we’ve all been waiting for can begin: finding her forever family. 🏡
And at only 20 pounds, this little girl packs a whole lot of wonderful into a perfectly portable package:
🐶 1-year-old
💜 Dog friendly
🏡 Fully house trained
🐾 Only 20 pounds
✨ Adjusting well to being crated
🩺 Fully recovered from surgery
Piper’s story could have ended very differently simply because she was injured in a place without the resources to help her. Instead, a shelter reached out, a rescue said yes, a foster opened their home, and Piper got her second chance.
Now we just need one more YES.
Could it be yours? 💜🐾
new.shelterluv.com/form/other/TAF/133657-animal-adoption-for-the-arrow-fund
Apply to adopt Piper and help us turn her rescue story into a forever story!
#AdoptPiper #TheArrowFund #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #KentuckyRescue #LouisvilleKY #SecondChances #FosterSavesLives #RescueIsMyFavoriteBreed
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