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
(opens in a new tab)Caring for abused and severely neglected animals through medical care, advocacy, and education.
🐾 Sadie Update! 🐾
First, we’re sorry for the late update! As you can imagine, things have been a little wild in Sadie’s world.
When we last left off, we knew three things: Sadie was severely emaciated, she was carrying 8 adorable little passengers, AND she had a mysterious foreign object hiding in her stomach.
Originally, the plan was to leave the foreign body alone until it was time for Sadie’s C-section. But on Monday, Dr. Chris decided waiting was no longer the safest option.
Armed with a scope and one very steady hand, he was able to successfully retrieve it WITHOUT surgery!
And now we have a question for you…
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS IT?!
(Photo included!) Drop your best guesses in the comments because we’d love to hear them!
Now for the news we’ve all been hoping for: Sadie is STILL pregnant!
Every extra day those 8 babies stay tucked safely inside gives them more time to grow and a better chance once they enter the world.
And since Sadie is staying at Dogwood, their incredible staff has officially created her very own little maternity ward.
For now, we wait, we watch, and we celebrate every single extra day.
Keep sending all the good thoughts to Mama Sadie and her 8 tiny passengers. Their story is still being written.
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Fall in love with your new best friend! 🍂
We will be set up this Saturday at the Belknap Fall Festival. Several of our adoptable animals will be in attendance ready to collect kisses, belly rubs, and maybe even meet the person they’ve been waiting for!
📍 Big Rock Bar & Brew Parking Lot
🗓️ October 3rd | 2:00–6:00 PM
📌 2120 Bardstown Rd.
Come say hello, learn more about us, and see if one of our sweet faces just happens to be your perfect match.
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Meet Frank! 3 years old, 100% sweetheart, and approximately zero seconds away from reminding you he’s there.
Frank loves people. He loves attention. He loves other dogs. He loves YOU. Unfortunately, he also loves being the center of the universe, and nobody has ever had the heart to tell him otherwise.
Here's what you're signing up for:
🐾 Your shadow. Bathroom? He's coming. Bed? He's under the covers. Personal space is not included in this adoption.
🐾 Potty training is a work in progress.
🐾 Other animal friends: dogs, yes! Frank would do well with another playful, patient friend. Cats, no thanks!
🐾 Long walks and lots of play time.
Underneath his big personality, is a ridiculously sweet boy who just wants to be loved, included, and touching you at all times.
Think your home is the home for Frank? Apply to adopt here: new.shelterluv.com/form/other/TAF/133657-animal-adoption-for-the-arrow-fund
Frank has a lot of love to give and a whole lot of nonsense to bring along with it. 🫶🏼
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Louisville, you’ve fallen completely in love with Singer—now come meet her in person! 🐶❤️🍷
From the moment her story broke, Singer captured the hearts of our entire community. Found in a recycling bin by two sharp-eared local boys, she came to The Arrow Fund beaten and broken, but her unstoppable spirit inspired people all across the area.
Now, her full-length leg splints are OFF, and it’s time for the community that cheered her on to help us celebrate her!
Join us this Friday night at Vines Wine Bar to toast our TAF Hero Dog of the Month! Come sip a great glass of wine, meet The Arrow Fund team, and see Louisville's favorite little miracle pup in action.
Event Details:
📍 Where: Vines Wine Bar (Douglass Blvd — right across from our new TAF office!)
📅 When: This Friday, October 2nd | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🐾 Who: Singer, TAF, and the amazing community that helped save her!
Come raise a glass to resilience, second chances, and the power of a community that loves its animals. We can't wait to see you there! 🥂
#TheArrowFund #TAF #TAFHeroDogoftheMonth #VinesWineBar #LouisvilleDogs #RescueIsMyFavoriteBreed
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Was it a Monday in rescue if we weren’t getting calls? A blind mom with puppies. A cat with a broken leg. And the most emergent of all - Durian.
While volunteering yesterday at Louisville Metro Animal Services, one of our fosters saw this dog come in, and immediately called TAF for help. From afar, she knew he needed help, but up close? He may not have survived without it.
He had mats so big, they were mistaken for his ears, so hard, they felt like rocks, and yet, skin so raw from scratching an itch that could never be satisfied. And his nails? Over 1” long. This did not happen over night. This is neglect. This is cruel. And we want answers.
We are still learning what his care will look like. He is having a full cruelty exam done. Blood work. Fecal analysis. A full body examination to make sure he gets nothing short of the best care from here on out. We need your help. Durian will be hospitalized and monitored at Dogwood Veterinary Clinic while we figure out the full extent of his needs.
For now he is safe. For now he is loved. Welcome to rescue, Durian; you’ve got the best support in the city.
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