Become an Advocate
A Voice for Kentucky’s Companion Animals
The Arrow Fund is dedicated to providing specialized medical care for the victims of extreme cruelty. But healing wounds is only one part of the mission; to truly create a more humane world, we must all become advocates for change.
Kentucky has historically been ranked among the states with the weakest animal protection laws. By lending your voice, you can help move the Commonwealth forward and ensure that companion animals are recognized and protected as the sentient beings they are.
How You Can Advocate for Compassion in KY
Be an Informed Citizen
- Know the Laws: Stay informed about current animal welfare legislation being discussed at the local and state levels. Key issues often include strengthening anti-cruelty felony laws, regulating commercial breeding (puppy mills), and increasing funding for spay/neuter programs to combat overpopulation.
- Follow The Arrow Fund: We will share urgent calls to action regarding bills that impact abused and neglected animals.
Contact Your Legislators
- Personalize Your Message: Your state representative and senator need to hear from their constituents. A brief, polite, and personal email or phone call is highly effective. Tell them why animal protection matters to you, and ask them to support or oppose specific bills. Check out the KY Legislative
Website Here to find your representatives and follow legislation that matters to you! - Demand Vigorous Prosecution: Contact your local County Attorney to encourage aggressive prosecution of animal abuse cases. Our mission is to see abusers held accountable to the full extent of the law.
Promote Humane Education
- Talk to Your Community: Educate friends, family, and colleagues about the link between animal cruelty and human violence. Promote responsible pet ownership, including the critical importance of spaying and neutering.
- Report Cruelty: If you see something, say something. Always report suspected abuse or neglect to your local animal control or police department immediately.
Support Proactive Organizations
- Partner with Advocacy Groups: Volunteer, donate, or follow the lead of state and local organizations that lobby Frankfort directly for better animal protection laws. The Arrow Fund works directly with the KY Animal Action Network on a yearly animal action day.
- Join Us on February 4th, 2026, for The Animal Action Day at the State Capitol (details coming soon)
Your commitment to advocacy ensures that the suffering endured by the animals we rescue is not in vain. Together, we can strengthen the legal shield protecting Kentucky’s most vulnerable creatures.
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.