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Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.
Emily DickinsonFeatured 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...
AARF Spotlight: Foster/Medical Coordinator Sarah Millard!
Each week, we ask a different board member and lead volunteer the same five questions to learn more about them and how they became involved with rescue and AARF. Today's spotlight is on AARF Foster/Medical Coordinator Sarah Millard! What was your first pet? I had dogs...
Featured Pet of the Week: Missy!
Missy Hi, humans. I'm Missy! I'm currently residing with my wonderful, loving, and patient AARF foster mommy. I made my way to AARF after being abandoned at a local swanky apartment complex. The property rental team kept an eye on me for a few weeks but no one ever...
AARFily Ever After – Daisy, Coco, Tundra, Cindy, Fannie, and Sadie
ADOPTED and Living AARFily Ever After! --- Daisy, Coco, Tundra, Frances, Cindy, Fannie and Sadie! Daisy was only 6 months old when she was found outside near an AARF volunteer's home in Harford County. She was very shy but sweet when she went to her foster...
AARFily Ever After – Lily, Skippy, Noah, Cinnamon, Taffy, and Shibusa!
CONGRATULATIONS to Lily, Skippy, Noah, Cinnamon, Taffy and Shibusa, who have been ADOPTED! Lily's story: Lily was one of five newborn kittens who were discovered by AARF volunteer, Bonnie. Bonnie opened her home and took great care of the kittens until families were...
Featured Pet of the Week: Munchkin!
Munchkin Hello! I'm Munchkin, and yes, my name does describe me pretty well. I'm petite and sweet! I'm still a young'in looking for structure, firm guidance, and lots of love so that I can grow up to be an excellent doggy citizen! I love my people, and have a lot of...
AARF Spotlight: Foster Coordinator Jan LaFerriere
Each week, we ask a different board member and lead volunteer the same five questions to learn more about them and how they became involved with rescue and AARF. Today's spotlight is on AARF Foster Coordinator Jan LaFerriere! What was your first pet? I had two -...