11/27/2025
Thanksgiving breakfast at the shelter is a tradition we cherish. Each year, the old blue pot comes out to warm the shredded turkey that becomes a holiday treat for our pets-in-waiting.
This year’s feast—turkey, season-free gravy, baked pumpkin, peas, and chicken jerky—was lovingly prepared by Stella and Luna’s family and friends. And adding an extra touch of sweetness, our junior volunteer baked heart-shaped sugar cookies topped with peanut butter frosting and shredded chicken sprinkles. 🐾💛
We’re thankful for moments like these that let us spoil our pets-in-waiting. On this day of gratitude, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful, dedicated staff, our incredible volunteers, and every one of you who supports us throughout the year. We truly couldn’t do what we do without you.
We’re also holding Hayes in our hearts today—a beautiful black lab adopted from ARL and loved beyond measure. His family continues to sponsor our holiday breakfast in his memory, keeping his spirit alive in the joy and comfort shared here each Thanksgiving.
From all of us at ARL—Happy Thanksgiving. 🍁 Wishing you a day filled with warmth, love, and the joy of giving.
We’ll be posting video when we are feeding, so stay tuned 😁🎥