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.
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. ❤️🩹
💜 Donate (LINK IN BIO): thearrowfund.kindful.com
💜 VENMO (please search under “charities”) or PAYPAL: @thearrowfund
💜 Mail: PO Box 1127, Prospect, KY 40059
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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. 🚂 ❤️
new.shelterluv.com/form/other/TAF/133657-animal-adoption-for-the-arrow-fund
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TAF Intakes: Meet Loretta & Reba—🎶 Sisters Who Survived 🎶
Their sister, Dolly, was surrendered to The Arrow Fund on the brink of death. All three girls were originally pulled from a Tennessee shelter just moments before euthanasia, only to later be abandoned in a home tied to hoarding and abuse.
They were left in a house without proper care, attention, or stability. Dolly’s near-death condition brought to light how awful conditions had become.
Loretta and Reba were spared the worst of it because help arrived in time. Thanks to emergency Arrow Fund fosters who stepped up at a moment’s notice, they are now safe, loved, and finally healing.
💙 Loretta | 1 year | 39 lbs. | Spayed pittie mix
Loretta survived, and chose joy. She greets the world like every day is a gift.
• Loves everyone (truly never met a stranger)
• Playful, bouncy, affectionate
• Dog-friendly; enjoys playful companions
• Good with cats (may chase playfully)
• House & crate trained
• Best with older kids simply because of her renewed puppy energy
❤️ Reba | 1 year | 45 lbs. | Spayed Shepherd mix
Reba survived, and learned gentleness. She is shy at first, but deeply loving once she feels safe.
• Timid initially, blossoms with patience
• Affectionate once bonded
• Walks well on leash (squirrels & bunnies are tempting!)
• Crate trained and very clean
• Dog-friendly and polite
• Best with calm, respectful kids
• Cats unknown (can be tested)
✨ Why adopt now? ✨ Loretta and Reba need the chance to finally settle, feel secure, and heal without another round of changes. A forever home means consistency, trust, and the space to truly thrive.
By adopting, you’re not just changing their lives: you’re also freeing the fosters who stepped up during an urgent crisis, and opening the door for them to say yes to the next animal who desperately needs emergency help.
Loretta and Reba survived what could have ended very differently. Now they deserve stability, peace, love, care, and a home and family that they can trust is theirs to keep. 💜
Are you the person they’ve always needed? Apply here (link in bio):
new.shelterluv.com/form/other/TAF/133657-animal-adoption-for-the-arrow-fund
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Please see the message below from our friends at Kentucky Animal Action, and please call to help Kentucky's animals:
"If Kentucky already ranks near the bottom for animal welfare and you refuse to watch it get worse, there is action you can take every single day.
Contact your House Representative and tell them to VOTE NO on SB 45."
📞 CALL (Monday – Friday):
LRC Message Line: 800-372-7181
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
Example message:
“I am a constituent asking my Representative and all of House leadership to vote NO on SB 45.”
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TAF ADOPTABLE—MEET ROCKO!
You may have heard, “just a boy and his dog,” before but have you heard “just a dog and his heater”?
If not, meet Rocko—a little pup who is absolutely not about that cold life. 🥶🔥
Rocko became a part of the TAF family a few months ago after the LMPD SWAT team found him and 18 other dogs living in deplorable conditions. Since entering The Arrow Fund’s foster program, he’s discovered just how good life can be—a warm bed, full belly, love, and yes… even his beloved heater.
Now Rocko is ready for the next chapter: a forever home of his own.
For more information or to meet our sweet boy (sorry, heater not included 😏), please fill out an adoption application today:
new.shelterluv.com/form/other/TAF/133657-animal-adoption-for-the-arrow-fund
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