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The Arrow Fund

5 hours ago

THUNDER, who is still looking so hard for his forever human(s) to love, may be a Meerkat at heart!

This big sweetie, who will flop over on his back on top of you in a backwards hug if you lie down on the floor with him, has somehow learned to sit up on his haunches with his front legs suspended in the air like a meerkat!

“Thunder has been a treasure. He’s just so sweet and well behaved. You can often find him in his signature meerkat stance. Not sure if he picked that up after his injury or if he’s done it all along!

“He does great with my other two dogs. My one Chihuahua mix will play with him, but my purebred Chihuahua, Lilly (an Arrow Fund rescue), can be a huge diva so he pretty much leaves her alone and ignores her attitude.

“He’s very much a people dog and loves to cuddle, but the poor guy hasn’t gotten to cuddle all that much because of my new work schedule. He rides in a car like a dream, listens well, and is crate trained, spending the night in there without a peep. Today was his first time crated during the day, and seems to have done fine. I turned the camera on a couple times, and he was just sleeping. I think he’ll be easy to train. He’ll definitely make someone an incredible pet," wrote Ron, his wonderful foster.

Thunder was rescued by The Arrow Fund (TAF) in April when his front legs were broken on impact after he was thrown off a bridge in an act of extreme cruelty.

If that cold-hearted person's intent was to kill him, they failed. This big pup had guardian angels who saved him at the bottom of that ravine, got him to rescuers, and transported him to TAF for emergency medical intervention.

His body continues to heal well, and he is walking better and better with each passing day. He’s now able to go up and down his foster’s outside steps independently.

This boy’s spirit and heart could not be broken on that awful day. Thunder had more love to give and more life to live.

Do you need this big-hearted, goofy love bug in your life? He needs you.

Please fill out our application to adopt Thunder and give him the life and love he has always deserved: thearrowfund.org/our-animals/adoption-application/

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The Arrow Fund

1 day ago

Their young faces turned toward silky-haired Pixel as they learned a bit about how he had been left hurting for days and unable to move until a kind-hearted person stopped to help and get him to care through The Arrow Fund. Through Pixel’s story—one that transformed extreme neglect into the happy, loving, and beautiful dog that he is today—they saw first-hand how love, compassion, and care can change a life for the better.

Their young hands reached out for him as he visited with each one of them while his adopter and Arrow Fund Education consultant, Kelley, spoke about animal rescue, the importance of empathy for animals, and TAF’s mission to help animals who were hurting and perhaps had no one else to count on.

These enthusiastic campers were a part of Assumption High School's “PURR-fectly PAW-some Pet Camp” this week, and The Arrow Fund was honored to speak to the next generation of animal advocates.

American Hero Dog finalist, Arrow Fund rescue, and tri-paw’d superstar, Tri Like Penny was there with her adopter and Assumption High School teacher, Lindsey, who helped share the message that differently-abled animals bring their own joy and happiness to the world, despite anything they may have previously endured. Penny’s example of love and happiness helped Lindsey and her school community craft the motto of remembering to always “Be the good and see the good” in others.

Thank you, Assumption High School, for allowing us to share the message of compassion and hope, with lots of puppy kisses on the side!

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The Arrow Fund

3 days ago

UPDATE ON ROSA & HER KITTENS: We wanted to let you know that Rosa, the young cat who was rescued off the streets before she went into a distressed labor that almost caused her death (because of a malformed uterus), is currently doing so well and gaining back good health in her loving Arrow Fund foster’s care!

Lily and Poppy--Rosa’s two surviving kittens (one died shortly after birth)--are also thriving! Rosa continues to take amazing care of a third, foster kitten who needed some extra help from a surrogate mama.

Their vet and wonderful foster family report that Rosa’s emergency spay is healing well, and that she has proven to be a caring, attentive mama despite her own young age. This little feline, once so vulnerable and at terrible risk for an agonizing and slow death during labor and incomplete delivery, now has a bright, loving, and happy future to look forward to.

The love you express through your support of Rosa, Lily, Poppy, and all of the innocent animals rescued by The Arrow Fund who might otherwise perish due to extreme neglect or abuse, makes all the difference. Your care for innocent animals helped save these tiny babies and their astonishing mama.

We cannot say THANK YOU enough to our wonderful, caring, and supportive Arrow Fund family!! ❤️❤️❤️

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The Arrow Fund is in Louisville, Kentucky.

4 days ago

🍀 Clover 🍀 is ready for adoption!! Lucky little Clover has recuperated from her spay, been lovingly cared for by her Arrow Fund foster angels, and has been officially cleared by her vet for adoption!

This pup, who is not yet a year old, is as sweet and good natured as she can be! She’s been GREAT with her foster’s toddler niece, older dog, and all the humans she’s met along the way!

This pretty and distinctively red-headed pup was rescued by The Arrow Fund back in October after she was struck by a vehicle and abandoned in excruciating pain by her previous owner. Once rescued, she underwent surgery to stabilize her hip and later had an FHO to truly let her hip heal for better use without pain.

We are happy to say that Clover has been using her previously injured hip more and more after FHO surgery while she’s recovered in her foster home! This little girl should have a wonderful life ahead of her!

Her foster wrote, “Clover is very happy and sweet. She loves to snuggle, and follow us around, no matter where we go around the house. She loves to be outside, and has a great time going on walks. She is learning manners on a leash right now and how to interact with other people and dogs when she sees them on walks. She loves chew toys, and is very gentle with soft toys. She’s cutely mischievous, and very curious. She is a really sweet girl with a lot of energy who would make a great pet for a family. She loves kids and other dogs.”

Would this beautiful baby be the perfect addition to your family? Clover has been wonderful around small kids, big kids, and dogs of all sizes. She has not been observed yet around cats, but has not shown any aggression toward anyone she’s ever met.

Please fill out an adoption form for beautiful, sweet, gentle Clover 🍀🍀:

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

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