Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc.

01/04/2025

You can’t see their extra mittens but here are three cute kittens!! (From left to right: Ash, Lilac and their mama, Gemma, All polydactyl cats- there’s more to love! 🐾🐾🐾💗). They also have a brother, Gragson, who’s not in the photo). These sweet and gentle babies would love a home where they can snuggle and play with each other or your resident friendly cat(s)! Check out their bios at ARFCT.org and apply!

01/04/2025

BFF’s PANDA💙AND PUMA🩷 are bonded, 2 and 3 year old Lab mixes who were surrendered to our rescue through no fault of their own, when their owner became ill and could no longer care for them.
They have already been with us for a few months and although they are adapting to life at our shelter, they miss having a home to call their own and they are hoping to find a special person or family that will give them both a safe and loving home since being together is all they have ever known. 🫶

PANDA and PUMA will make great family pets and will adapt easily to any home! They are sweet, silly, playful yet gentle, well mannered, pups. They are spayed and neutered, UTD on all vaccinations, healthy, know their basic commands and the perfect size to fit into any home or lifestyle weighing in between 40 and 50 lbs . All that is left for you to do is welcome them into your home and provide them with lots of love! ❤️

They are both great on walks too and have even become part of our new volunteer dog walking training program! 👍🐕‍🦺

We know having 1 dog is a big commitment, let alone 2, but we know that special person or family is out there who will just fall in love with both of them just as much as our volunteers have and give them the life they deserve! 🏡🙏

So, if you've been looking to adopt a great dog(s), then please consider opening up your heart and your home to these 2 very special pups and make 2025 a year they will never forget!

PANDA and PUMA are located at our rescue in Terryville, Ct. If you think they would be a good fit for your family and would like to meet them, you can learn more about them on our website at arfct.org/adopt, fill out an adoption application, and our Adoption Coordinator will reach out to you!

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01/03/2025

Thank You to Our Amazing ARF Friends!

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all of you who donated and supported us in our mission to save homeless and surrendered animals. Whether it was through gifts of toys, food, blankets, leashes, cleaning supplies, or generous monetary donations, your kindness made an incredible difference in the lives of countless animals.

We at ARF could not do what we do without your unwavering support. You are the heart and soul of our work, and because of you, we can continue providing the love, care, and second chances these animals deserve.

Thank you for believing in our mission, and thank you for being part of the ARF family. We love and appreciate every one of you! Here’s to another year of saving lives—together.

With heartfelt gratitude,
❤️🐾❤️The ARF Team

01/03/2025

MEET STELLA! 💜
Stella was found as a stray and rescued by a local animal shelter before becoming a part of our ARF fur-family 🐾.
She is a 3-year-old bundle of joy and as sweet and affectionate as they come! She's ready to wiggle her way right into your heart and become a part of your family today! ❤🏠

Stella’s sweet, silly, loving personality has quickly made her a volunteer favorite, bringing a smile to everyone’s face as soon as they meet her as she showers them with love and kisses. 🥰

She loves playing with any and all toys, but her favorite thing to do is carry around her beloved stuffies while her whole body shakes and wiggles with excitement!

Stella is spayed and UTD on her required vaccines, and although she’s currently a bit underweight at 35 lbs, she’s well on her way to gaining some needed weight and we expect her to gain around 10-15 more pounds.

Stella is doing a great job learning her basic commands, leash manners and crate training so her new family will need to have the time to continue her training as she blossoms into the best dog she can be!👌🐕

We know Stella will make a great family pet and would thrive in a home with an active family, but she'll be more than happy in any home! And while she’s open to sharing her home with another dog, we think she’d be just as happy being your one and only pup! She’s a pretty flexible girl and will easily adapt to any home!

So, if you've been looking to adopt a great dog, then Stella won't disappoint! Are you ready to open up your heart and home to this lovebug and give her a second chance at the life she deserves? We know she will be incredibly grateful as she brings you a lifetime of daily joy, laughter and companionship!

Make 2025 Stella’s best year yet and make her wish of finding her forever family come true! 🏡🙏🌟

Stella is located at our rescue in Terryville, Ct.
If you think Stella would make the perfect addition to your family, you can learn more about her and fill out an adoption application on our website at arfct.org/adopt. All applications will be reviewed and approved applicants will be contacted via email to schedule a required meet and greet at our rescue.

12/31/2024

12/30/2024

Thank you for helping make their Christmas a little brighter. They love the new toys and treats!!!

12/29/2024

GEORGE is still looking for his FOREVER FAMILY! 🏡🐾💙

12/29/2024

🐾 Heartfelt Thanks to Sheila and the PWIPM 🐾

We are beyond grateful for your incredibly generous donation of cash and supplies to the dogs and cats at ARF. Your kindness and support directly impact the lives of our furry friends, giving them the care, comfort, and love they need to thrive.

Thanks to you, tails are wagging, purrs are louder, and our hearts are full. 💕 Your generosity means the world to us—and to the animals who count on us every day.

Thank you for being such a vital part of our mission! 🐕🐈

12/29/2024

THANK YOU!
Our pups and kitties had a wonderful Christmas, despite Santa not bringing some of them their forever families 😕, and they want to say THANK YOU for all of the GENEROUS DONATIONS they received from our wonderful supporters!
A special shout out goes to Wojtusiks Nursery & Garden Center, Infinite Fitness,
Reflection X Detailing Studio, Unique Motorsports
and Gina Block from rothstaffing.com for holding donation drives and supplying our dogs and cats with all of their favorite things!
Everyone's thoughtfulness and kindness does not go unnoticed! Our rescue couldn't exist and continue to save dogs and cats without our supporters!
Of course, Angelica and Monroe made sure to inspect everything and gave their paw (stamp) of approval!👍🐾

Angelica, Monroe, and all of their ARF furrry friends are available for adoption and are hoping to find their furever families before the New Year🤞🎉!
Learn more about them and fill out an adoption application today on our website at arfct.org/adopt

12/29/2024

Lexi and Buffy are both playful and lazy little orange sisters who are about a year old and waiting to find their forever home together. They love to groom each other and play with string toys and receive pets from their trusted volunteers. They havebeen to the vet and are ready to go to a loving home! All are up to date on vaccinations, tested negative for f***l parasites, purrfect litter box users, spayed and neutered, and just all around playful and fun cats! They love the company of each other so must adopt them as a pair. They arrived at ARF in a group of 5 sisters and their longer-haired sisters have since been adopted. Do you like cute short-haired orange girls? Orange girls are rare! Would you like to add some playful and cuddly vibes to your life in 2025? Check out their bios at ARFCT.ORG and apply to adopt!

12/28/2024

A mama cat (Gemma, less than 3 years old) and her three 9-month-old babies (Gragson, Ash & Lilac) are looking for loving homes! They are all wonderful kitties and share a free-roam cat room at ARF. They have all been to the vet and are clear for take-off! All are up to date on vaccinations, tested negative for f***l parasites, purrfect litter box users, spayed and neutered, and just all around playful and fun cats! They love the company of each other so we hope they could find homes in pairs! Are you looking to add some playful and cuddly vibes to your life in 2025? Check out their bios at ARFCT.ORG and apply to adopt!

12/28/2024

A sincere THANK YOU to Wojtusik Nursery Garden Center & Christmas Shop and patrons for their generous and thoughtful donations in loving memory of their furbaby 🫶🌈.
It’s greatly appreciated more than you know! 👍🐾🫶🐈‍⬛🐕

12/25/2024

HAPPY PAWLIDAYS FROM OUR FUR FAMILY TO YOURS! 🐾🎄❄️🎁

Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc.
arfct.org/adopt

12/25/2024

** Missing in Waterbury-Union St/SaveALot parking lot Area**
This tiny senior pup somehow slipped out of the car without the owner realizing when parked and going inside the store! He is very scared and skittish so if seen Please do not Call out or Chase home! He will run which will put home in harm’s way. Please call the number on the flyer immediately to help get this pup back home to his family!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannakuh, Happy Holidays, from all of us at ARF, our furry friends included!

To our amazing supporters, generous donors, tireless volunteers, and loving adopters: thank you for making this year so special for the animals in our care. Because of your kindness and dedication, countless dogs and cats have found warmth, safety, and forever homes.❤️🐾❤️

This holiday season, the wagging tails and purring hearts at ARF send you all their love and gratitude. You’ve given them the greatest gift of all — a second chance at life.

Here’s to another year of saving lives and spreading love. Wishing you and your families a joyful and cozy Christmas! ❤️

With love and gratitude,
The ARF Team and all of our furry friends 🐾

Check out our adoptable dogs and cats still waiting for their furever homes at arfct.org/adopt