News & Updates

The Arrow Fund

23 hours ago

PATTY UPDATE: Tiny Patty, who was rescued by a kind soul around St. Patrick’s Day, was found outside, desperate in her search for scraps of food and help; she had been suffering for a long time, and had a massive, open wound to her nose and mouth; her body was so emaciated that she felt like matted fur and bones to the touch. She was so wobbly that the wind could have knocked her down.

However weakened and near-death that Patty was, she never gave up. Patty had a strong spirit and fought hard for her life. The Arrow Fund realized how much she wanted to live, and we promised to help her, no matter what.

And Patty’s outcome began to turn. Our beautiful Arrow Fund family stepped up with donations for her; the skilled medical team at Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists repaired her severe wounds and administered medicine to rid her body of infection and ease her pain; and an angel foster flew in immediately to give this little cat time to heal and gain weight. Patty finally had a chance to heal.

Today, we are glad to tell you that this formerly starved and thrown away kitty has gained enough weight at a healthy pace under her loving foster’s care that Patty was cleared by her vet at Elk Creek Animal Hospital to get her spay surgery today! This is a major milestone for an animal so starved that her body had begun to consume itself.

She’s still not coasting down that seemingly insurmountable mountain yet, but with proper medical care, medicine, and a little more time to recover from her spay, this beautiful kitty will be ready to find the person to love her for life. She’ll soon be ready for a forever family who can make her past feel like just a bad dream.

If you are interested in giving this beautiful dilute calico the love and life she’s always deserved, please fill out our adoption application so we have your interest in her on file:

thearrowfund.org/our-animals/adoption-application/

P.S. Thank you also to Serenity Paws Animal Rescue, Inc for generously providing funds for Patty’s spay surgery today!! You all are amazing animal advocates! 💚

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The Arrow Fund

1 day ago

Headed somewhere fun or iconic for vacation this summer?! Please wear your T-shirt from The Arrow Fund and send us a photo to share!

Thanks, Randy, for representing The Arrow Fund in Paris, France!! 🇫🇷

Still need your own short-sleeved or long-sleeved TAF shirt?

Pick yours up on Saturday mornings, 8 AM-Noon, at the St. Matthews Farmers Market, 4100 Shelbyville Rd. in Louisville. You’ll find us there this Saturday in the TAF booth!

Prefer to order online?
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The Arrow Fund

3 days ago

We have HAPPY ADOPTION NEWS! Lini was adopted by a WONDERFUL family who have been long-time supporters and adopters of Arrow Fund rescues! This is the last of Mama Shepherd’s 8 pups to be officially adopted, and Lini could not have found a more loving home!

Lini (originally “Linguini”) came to The Arrow Fund last fall with his severely emaciated mama Shepherd. The mama Shepherd had been abandoned to starve and left to fend for herself and her 8 puppies.

Lini, who began that rescue journey with a seizure on the way to receive help (after he ate something toxic in a desperate attempt to find food), now has a healthy, loving, and wonderful life ahead of him with his adoptive family!

This long-legged pup is growing up to be a handsome dog who looks like his mama, and has his very own human girl named Lizzie to love for the rest of his life. Lizzie simply adores him, and you can see their special bond in the photos. Lini also has a big Shepherd sister, named Dani (Danica), who is an 11-year-old Arrow Fund rescue.

“Lini is the sweetest little cuddle bug. He can play all day with Lizzie in the backyard, but also loves to take a good nap, too. He has become ‘Daddy’s best friend’ and co-pilot in the truck,” wrote Lini’s adopter. “He has even gotten his older sister, Dani, to play again! He also likes to be in the kitchen helping Mom cook and clean up. He is ready for our annual summer road trip to a big farm in New Hampshire! We love him so much!”

Our generous and loving Arrow Fund supporters make this kind of love story possible. We could not have said yes to the emergency rescue of a desperate and starved mama Shepherd and her EIGHT puppies without our amazing fosters and donors. YOU made this love story possible!

Thank you ALL, and CONGRATULATIONS to Lini and his loving adoptive family!!
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The Arrow Fund

4 days ago

THUNDER LOVES PEOPLE: This super dog just went for his checkup at the vet, and is doing so well with love and care! His vet gave him a light sedative so they could examine Thunder’s legs through X-rays without any strain on his previously broken bones, and Thunder’s scans revealed that his bones are mending well! His vet thinks Thunder is about halfway healed now.

Thunder is the sweet-eyed dog who captured hearts across Kentucky after we learned he was thrown off a bridge by some cruel human in the middle of raging storms across the Commonwealth. We want to let you know that from day one, this good-natured dog has shown only love, gratitude, and gentleness toward humans and other animals. We cannot imagine how ANYONE could be mean to Thunder, let alone unimaginably heartless and cruel.

Thunder has been healing, eating well, snuggling, and resting with his amazing Arrow Fund foster who loves this dog and wants us to find him the very best forever home. Are you interested in making Thunder part of your family?

This sweet boy has lots of love to give, big puppy dog eyes to make your heart swell, and plenty of charm to spare. He still has some healing to do and needs a neuter surgery before he’s cleared by the vet for an official adoption, but if you’re interested, please fill out our adoption form so we have your interest in him!

thearrowfund.org/our-animals/adoption-application/

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