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Emily DickinsonFeatured Pet of the Week: Shera and Cas!
Shera and Cas Hi there, I'm Shera, and as you can see I'm a very pretty kitty (if I do say so myself!) The best way to describe me is a lovebug – cats, dogs, children, humans, toy mice, I love them all! (Granted, I also live with six cats, five kids, and two dogs, so...
Featured Pet of the Week: Chandler!
Chandler Hey, remember Chandler from "Friends?" He was a lovable friendly guy who was maybe just a little bit goofy. Well, now you know how I got my name! I'm all those things and more! I have yet to meet a person I don't like. And dogs. I LOVE dogs! And I love other...
AARFily Ever After – Charlie, Hermie, Ariel, River, and Bogart!
Charlie, Hermie, Ariel, River and Bogart have been ADOPTED and have a new leash on life! CHARLIE was surrendered to a local shelter because he was escaping from the yard and the owner didn't feel like dealing with the issue. The sweet seven-year-old Chihuahua joined...
AARFie of the Week: Fawn
Hi! My name is Fawn and I am a lovely little Pittie mix of only one year! I am originally from a shelter in Kent County but I got on the phone to AARF and told them to come get me because I am ready to start a great life with a forever family. I am SUPER SUPER sweet...
AARF Spotlight: Co-President and Foster/Training Coordinator, Betsy Duer!
To help our friends and donors get to know more about our board members and lead volunteers, we've been featuring them in the AARF Spotlight! Today's focus is on AARF Co-President and Foster/Training Coordinator Betsy Duer! What was your first pet? I've always grown...
AARFily Ever After – Thomas, Angel, Mittens, Tammy, Socks, and Bosley!
As this year comes to an end, let’s celebrate some more AARFily Ever Afters for Thomas, Angel, Mittens, Tammy, Socks and Bosley! It’s such a treat for us to hear about how well our AARFies are doing, and it’s such a great note on which to end this year! Thomas was...
Featured Pet of the Week: Lucy
Lucy Hi - My name is Lucy! You might have noticed my eyes have an unusual sheen to them - that's because I'm blind! I like to think it just makes me even more special and unusual, though I've heard people say I'm a special needs kitty. The only thing I really need is...
AARF Spotlight: Jamie DeRita-Rodriguez, Vice President
We thought it might be fun for our AARF friends and fans to get to know more about our board members and lead volunteers. We’ll be asking them the same questions to learn more about them and how they became involved. Today’s spotlight is on AARF Vice President Jamie...
AARFily Ever After – Ferdinand, Idgie, Frizzle, Samson, Jack, Pippa, and Tiny Tim!
It's time to CELEBRATE some AARF adoptions! These pups and kitties are in their forever homes and doing well thanks to the efforts of volunteers! We hope you enjoy reading their stories and AARFily Ever Afters... Ferdinand was found as a stray and taken to BARCS. He...
Featured Pet of the Week: Abigail!
Abigail I may be a hound dog, but the only times you'll hear me howl are in my sleep - with eleven years behind me, I've lots of stories to tell. Instead, my voice is soft - I prefer to speak through actions, by cuddling and wagging my tail, even if it's just in...