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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The Arrow Fund
Caring for abused and severely neglected animals through medical care, advocacy, and education.
Need more LOVE in your life?! Buddy ("Tank, the engine that could!"), baby June, and handsome heartthrob Winston are looking for their FOREVER VALENTINES!
❤️🩹 BUDDY or "Tank" is a survivor with a heart of gold. This boy is full of gratitude after being rescued from a house of horrors where he suffered and starved among other animals (one was deceased). He is on the path to healing, his hair is filling in again, and he is looking to spend the rest of his life appreciating the love, care, and attention you give to him.
💖 Baby JUNE was 1 of 5 tiny pups left in a box outside to die in the cold. They were all rescued before tragedy struck, and this little baby is looking for her forever family to find her now!
❤️🔥 WINSTON is a handsome boy who needed help from his friends to be rescued from an overwhelmed Ky. shelter and get help for his leg injury. He's all healed now, and would love to charm you with those big puppy dog eyes and full body hugs for the rest of his days.
Please apply today for Buddy, June, or Winston, and experience the joy of loving a loyal companion that you helped rescue. ❣️
ADOPTION APP:
new.shelterluv.com/form/other/TAF/133657-animal-adoption-for-the-arrow-fund
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SHE’S NOW ADOPTABLE! Janie has been healing beautifully—mind, body, and spirit—and is now looking for her forever Valentine!
Wen D, who opens her heart and home for many foster animals, had this to say about fostering Janie, and even made a big info. graphic for her that we wanted to share!
“Looking for a sweet companion? Janie is your girl! She is happiest when she’s with her person and will follow you around the house. She likes soft toys and playing tug with a rope. Let’s get Janie seen and find her forever home!!”
Her foster mom said Janie seems to love just about everybody and is so grateful just to receive love. Wen D said Janie is:
💝 A GREAT couch buddy
💝 Good for walks
💝 Loves napping
💝 House trained
💝 Crate trained
💝 Dog friendly (females and low-key males)
💝 Cat friendly
This sweethearted brindle beauty has been through so much pain, neglect, and suffering in her lifetime (see original Intake post here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1YLATc2tpi/) and just needs the human who will step up for her to give her the love and care she’s always deserved.
Can you give Janie love and care for the rest of her days? She promises to love you wholeheartedly in return.
Apply for her here (or in our bio):
new.shelterluv.com/form/other/TAF/133657-animal-adoption-for-the-arrow-fund
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TAF UPDATE on DOLLY: Before we share news about Dolly’s prognosis, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our Arrow Fund family for all of your support and concern for this sweet pup. She was brought back from the brink of death because your support made her emergency treatment, complicated surgery, ICU recovery, and medical foster care possible.
Rescuing dogs from life-threatening environments and hoarding situations TRULY takes a VILLAGE, and our initial intake post only scratched the surface of the local village of compassionate people and medical teams who mobilized quickly to save Dolly’s life.
To the rescuers who pleaded for her surrender and carried her limp body away from impending death; to the caring souls who transported her to the hospital, stayed by her side, and held her head and paw to reassure her; to the advocates who contacted TAF when they realized she would need extensive surgery, ICU care, and time to heal with a medical foster; to the first teams of incredible medical care she received at Veterinary Specialist Partners- VSP and Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists; and finally, to her ICU care team and talented surgeons at Dogwood Veterinary Clinic—this young dog is alive today because of all of you.
Radiographs revealed a lack of any food in her stomach, but a blockage was discovered in Dolly’s small intestine that had created an impasse, bruising, and discoloration in her duodenum. The blockage needed to be repaired through a surgery that would offer a 30 percent chance of survival. Without the surgery, however, she would die.
Because her electrolytes and sodium levels were critically low from a lack of food for weeks or any water for days, those needed to be stabilized first to even withstand the surgery. The effects of extreme medical neglect and a lack of basic food or water were devastating to her body.
When her levels were finally stable, Dr. Chris performed the critical surgery to remove a hard mass of hair and bones, and to repair her bowel. Dolly was monitored closely in the ICU for any decline, and finally began showing signs of improvement. Just like her namesake, this girl has tenacity!
Dolly is now healing from surgery, and finally absorbing the nutrition and hydration she needs to recover steadily over time. She is also learning—maybe for the first time in her one year of life— what it feels like to be truly cared for and loved.
We are overwhelmed with love for each of you who helped save this innocent pup’s life. Your empathy, passion, dedication, gifts, skill, and compassion. You made her survival possible.
Each of you. All of you. You are HER VILLAGE. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ❤️🩹 ❤️🩹 ❤️🩹
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NORMAN was ADOPTED!! We love getting to share happy news, and are excited to tell you that this little pup who was once homeless now has an AMAZING family to love for the rest of his life!
The Bergman family absolutely fell in love with this little fella, and wanted to make him part of their happy pack! Norman now has a big canine brother to help him learn, two human siblings to adore him, and a new mom and dad who think he's perfect for their family.
"We love him already," Cassie said. "Thank you for taking such good care of him! We know how bitter sweet it is to see a foster pup go. ❤️"
Please help us congratulate little Norman and his beautiful new forever family!!
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Meet Winston who is now ADOPTABLE! This handsome collie mix was saved from probable euthanasia in an underfunded Kentucky shelter when rescue organizations pooled our resources and efforts to make sure this boy could get medical attention for his previously-injured leg (thank you Shamrock Foundation!), have the time to heal in an Arrow Fund foster’s home, and now find the perfect forever person to adopt him!
Name: Winston
Age: Handsome bachelor at around 2 years old
Weight: 60 lbs. of pure heartthrob
Location: TAF Singles Scene (Louisville, Ky.)
About Me:
Handsome, confident, and fully house-trained (yes, really). I’m the kind of guy who turns heads when I walk into the room, and wins hearts the second you meet me. I love hanging out with other dogs, making new friends, and soaking up attention from literally everyone—I do not meet strangers!
Hobbies & Interests:
• Playing with dog friends
• Socializing like a pro
• Being ridiculously charming
• Looking good while doing absolutely nothing
What I’m Looking For:
A committed relationship with someone who appreciates a herding boy with brains and personality. I prefer a home with kids 8+, and I believe in meet-and-greets—chemistry matters.
Fun Facts:
✔️ Fully house-trained
✔️ 10/10 personality
✔️ Valentine’s Day ready
Swipe right by filling out an application 💌
Winston is ready to be your Forever Valentine. 🐾❤️
new.shelterluv.com/form/other/TAF/133657-animal-adoption-for-the-arrow-fund
(IG: adoption link in bio!)
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