News & Updates

The Arrow Fund is at PG&Js Dog Park Bar.

3 days ago

The Arrow Fund is truly honored to be one of the local rescues that PG&Js Dog Park Bar has loyally supported since their opening, four years ago.

We had so much fun today at their 4th Birthday Bash! “I truly cannot express how nice they are there, and their energy is invigorating!” said Thom Ham, Exec. Dir. of The Arrow Fund. It is always a joy to see so many happy, healthy dogs there.

The ongoing mission of @pgjdogbar is to help animals in the Louisville area, and a portion of every dollar spent there goes back directly to our community to help animals in need.

Thanks again to PG&Js Dog Park Bar for everything you do! 🐾 💜 🐾

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The Arrow Fund

6 days ago

Goodbye, dear Karma. Rest well. You were deeply loved.

Karma’s story is pivotal in the history of The Arrow Fund, and perhaps truly represents one of the reasons why this rescue organization was founded, how it grew, and why our mission is still one full of hope.

In 2012, a white trash bag was tossed from a car. When a witness investigated by tearing open the plastic, they were shocked to discover eyes belonging to a tiny creature inside—filthy, with brown-matted fur crawling with fleas and parasites, and barely breathing. The small animal was so weak it couldn’t even attempt to free itself from the tightly-tied bag.

The dog was rushed to an emergency vet hospital, and The Arrow Fund was called to provide support. The small male was named Karma, his body was badly bruised, he had suffered trauma to his eyes, and X-rays revealed that his pelvis had been broken in two places. Karma was stabilized, and treated for broken bones, parasites, and infections. After he was cleaned thoroughly, his washed fur revealed him to be a snowy-white Maltese.

This frail, gentle animal had been horrifically abused at the hands of a cruel human, and then discarded as useless trash. The Arrow Fund was determined that Karma would know only gentle hands and loving hearts from that day forward. With the support of our Arrow Fund family, Karma recovered in the hospital and with amazing fosters, and when he was finally ready for a family, Donna and Mike adopted him as a treasured member of their own family. Despite long-term issues caused by the extreme neglect and abuse, Karma thrived under the blanket of Donna and Mike’s love. He lived an amazing, happy life with his canine siblings for the next 11 years.

Over those years, Karma represented The Arrow Fund’s mission through various TV appearances; traveled to our state capital to stand up for other animal victims in Kentucky; and became a registered therapy dog, bringing joy to many at the airport, nursing homes, and special events. Karma was even named the 2024 King of our Mardi Gras Pawty.

“We were the luckiest ever to be chosen to adopt him and care for him,” Donna wrote. He loved to go camping and ride in the stroller or wagon. He happily wore sunglasses or hats to protect his eyes. His favorite things were mealtime and bedtime. He loved to be right by my side,” she continued. “Everyone loved him so much. I know his sisters met him this morning and he is running free in no pain now.” In her goodbye, Donna wrote, “I’m gonna miss that little tongue hanging out the side of his mouth and that precious little face so much. Another little piece of my heart has left us.”

Karma’s story, which began covered in darkness and with such cruelty, grew into something bright and beautiful, drawing others to his light through the power of love and care. Rest in peace, Karma.

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