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.
Stay Involved
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.
EXECUTED AT CLOSE RANGE. SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO DIE—BUT SHE CHOSE TO LIVE.
Look at this face. Look into her eyes, see her tears, and try to understand the level of darkness it takes to walk up to a defenseless mama and pull the trigger.
This wasn't an accident. This wasn't a stray bullet. This was deliberate torture. In a quiet corner of Eastern Kentucky, someone decided this beautiful hound didn’t deserve to draw another breath. They put a gun to her snout and fired. The bullet tore through her nose, through her tongue, and shattered her lower jaw.
She was left to bleed out. She was left to die in agony.
She can’t eat. She can’t drink. She is living in a world of unimaginable pain, staring at us with a look of pure confusion. She doesn't understand why a human tried to end her life.
WE DON’T UNDERSTAND EITHER.
We are calling her Miracle, because her survival is a triumph over the absolute darkness that tried to claim her. Someone tried to silence her forever. Today, her story is being heard by thousands. The Arrow Fund is stepping in because we refuse to let this kind of evil go unanswered. This is a crime. This is a violation of everything decent.
THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE STARTS NOW: Miracle is being rushed to Louisville tonight. We are involving the Kentucky State Police. We are demanding an investigation. Someone in that community knows who pulled the trigger, and we are not going to stop until there is accountability.
Miracle is fighting for her life. Now, we have to fight for her soul.
STAND WITH MIRACLE. HELP US SAVE HER.
DONATE TO HER EMERGENCY CARE: thearrowfund-bloom.kindful.com/
#TheArrowFund #JusticeForMiracle #StopTheCruelty #RescueStrong #AnimalAbuseIsACrime #KentuckyStrong
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Thank you so much to our sponsors and community partners Noble Funk Brewing Company, who hosted us and will donate a percentage of food/drink sales to help us rescue more animals, and to Nanz & Kraft Florists, who provided the beautiful silk garland of roses and gorgeous fresh bouquets for our winners of the red carpet!
Thank you to all who attended and supported TAF, and thank you to our amazing foster families who brought some of our adoptable rescues for a moment to shine and meet potential adopters!
The 2026 Furry Derby Paw-tay was a wonderful event!! 🌹🌹🌹
📸 photography provided by: Nikki Probst Salladay, Necey Stid, and Carrie Morrison Shoaf. Thanks to all!
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Thank you so much to our hosts at Vines Wine Bar & Spirit Shop, who allow us to share how lovable our TAF Hero Dogs are with people who meet them!
We had a blast on Saturday with this sweetheart, who enjoyed getting lots of attention and giving his fans some kisses!
💙 To apply for Bradley, please fill out our adoption app:
new.shelterluv.com/form/other/TAF/133657-animal-adoption-for-the-arrow-fund
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Hope to see you at Noble Funk Brewing Company TODAY, April 26 from 1-4 PM for the Furry Derby Paw-tay to support The Arrow Fund! 🐶👒🍺🐾
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YOU’RE INVITED!
🍷 🍸 🐾 SAT, APRIL 25 from 5-7 PM: Please join us with your animal-loving friends for a beverage or two at Vines Wine Bar & Spirit Shop , 1985 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY 40205! Our adorable TAF Hero Dog Bradley will be there with some of his TAF-rescued friends to meet admirers!
🍺 🍕 🐶 SUN, APRIL 26 from 1-4 PM: If you love watching cute dogs while enjoying tasty craft beer and delicious brick-oven pizzas, you’ll LOVE our annual Furry Derby Paw-tay at Noble Funk Brewing Company, 922 S.Second St., Louisville, KY 40203.
Beautiful flowers from locally-owned Nanz & Kraft Florists will be awarded at the Furry Derby Paw-tay to the:
🌹 Best Derby Dressed Dog
💐 Most Fun Derby Attire (HUMAN), and
💐 Best Coordinated Derby Attire (DOG & HUMAN)!
📣📣📣 If you can’t attend but want to HELP us rescue more animal victims of abuse:
The 2026 Furry Derby Challenge: Help Us Hit the $5K Finish Line! 🏇🐾
The race is on! From April 25 – May 2, The Arrow Fund is sprinting toward a $5,000 goal, and we need you in our stable.
The Stakes are High: So far in 2026, we’ve already rescued 52 animals and found forever homes for 43 (many of those from 2025). Our mission to rehabilitate the cats and dogs who have been tortured, abused, or neglected never stops, but we can't cross the finish line without your support.
How to Bet on a Hero:
1. Visit www.thearrowfund.org
2. Hit the DONATE button.
3. Help us reach $5,000 by Derby Day!
These resilient cats and dogs have endured the unthinkable—let’s show them the winner's circle.
#TheArrowFund #DerbyChallenge2026 #FurryDerby #LouisvilleRescue
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Thanks to our growing partnerships with organizations for their generosity and support.
