AARF

11/01/2024

Happy November!
We have lots of wonderful dogs, some fresh faces and some who continue to search for their forever homes. Come meet them Saturday from 11am to 1pm. They will look forward to meeting you!

11/01/2024

🐾 Meet Keillor & Russell – Adorable Sibling Duo in Need of a Forever Home! 🐾

Keillor and Russell are two sweet, playful kittens who would love to be adopted together! Keillor is a stunning copper and black fluffy tabby, just 3-4 months old, who adores window-watching birds and squirrels, cozying up to her person, and purring loudly to show her happiness. She’s blossoming with confidence each day and loves spending time with her brother, Russell. Her favorite toys? Flying feathers and crinkle tunnels! 🪶

Russell, a handsome white kitty with copper patches, is Keillor’s partner in crime! Though a little shy at first, he quickly warms up and has a purr that rumbles especially at breakfast time! This playful guy enjoys stuffed mice, his feather wand, and especially electronic toys that keep him on his paws. 🐁

Both kitties are fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, litter-trained, and ready for their new home! They’d be happiest adopted as a pair, but each will also do well with another young kitty playmate. They’d likely be okay with a calm dog and would thrive in a home with kids over 8.

Ready to welcome this adorable sibling duo into your life? 🏡 For more details and the adoption application, please visit our website at aarfws.org.

10/31/2024

Happy Spooky Day Everyone 👻 🎃! These two adorable purrr babies names are Winnie & Cutie. They are a beautiful bonded pair of girls in the AARF program that is currently living within our AARF house. These sweet girls are all ready for adoption. Winnie & Cutie will be available for AARF’s special cat adoption event that will be held from October 29th- November 2nd at AARF. The adoption fee at this event will be $50 for each cat and that will include vaccinations, microchip & spay/neuter. Everyone that may be interested in Bolton please feel free to submit an adoption application on our site: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AARF/Cat. Your adoption application must be approved to be adopted at this event. We look forward to seeing you all there!

🐈+🐈= ❤️Meet Winnie & Cutie :

Cutie and Winnie are a bonded pair that would love a home to call their own! They are 1.5-year-old females that enjoy a mellow lifestyle. These girls were both initially shy when arriving at the AARF House, but they have come out of their shell while leaning on each other for confidence. Winnie and Cutie enjoy basking in the sun, watching birds outside the window and grooming each other.

10/29/2024

Happy Tuesday Everyone ☀️! This adorable purrr babies name is Bolton. Bolton is one of our purrfect cats in the AARF program that is currently living within our AARF house. This sweet shy girl is all ready for adoption. Bolton will be one of our cats available for AARF’s special cat adoption event that will be held from October 29th- November 2nd at AARF. The adoption fee at this event will be $50 for each cat and that will include vaccinations, microchip & spay/neuter. Everyone that may be interested in Bolton please feel free to submit an adoption application on our site: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AARF/Cat. Your adoption application must be approved to be adopted at this event. We look forward to seeing you all there!

❤️Meet Bolton

Meet Bolton! Our youthful adolescent Torti! Tortoiseshell kitties have a reputation for being strong-willed and hot tempered, but not this sweet girl here. Bolton is shy at first after growing up on the streets, but she found a safe place at a shelter where she had her babies. Now she is ready for a loving home of her own. Bolton is jumpy around lots of noise, but once she is confident in her environment she can be quite the lover. It was obvious to us that this girl didn't know how to play as she was unsure what to do with toys or how to be loved. Now she will play with both the laser and feather wand, and meow for attention. She will walk over and rub on our legs for pets, and if we don't respond to her, she gives us a love nibble on the calf or top of the foot. Bolton flops over, kneading the air and purring for you to pet her. She enjoys cuddles but doesn't like to feel trapped or held down. While a bit shy with people, Bolton loves other animals from our handsome orange cat and our older gremlin cat to our patient and playful German Shepherds. Bolton's best friend right now is definitely our orange cat; she likes to follow him around and play. She would likely adjust best in a home with another pet to show her the ropes, or with patient people to let her feel comfortable in a new environment. Bolton has shown us the most confidence and comfort when meeting other furry friends.😻

-From loving previous foster.

10/29/2024

Today we're celebrating National Cat Day!

Are you obsessed with cats? Need that purrfect gift for the crazy cat lady in your life? Maybe you want to decorate your cat foster space or pay homage to your feline fur baby...Look no further! We have several cat-themed decor items up for auction now through National Cat Day on October 29, 2024. https://one.bidpal.net/nationalcatday24/browse/all

All proceeds support the animals in AARF's care.

All items are PICK UP ONLY at the AARF House, 302 Thurston Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 after October 30, 2024 Tuesday-Friday 12-5 pm.

10/28/2024

Join us this week for a spooktacular adoption special! We have many wonderful cats and kittens in our program that are looking for their forever homes. Come see us at 302 Thurston St. October 29th-November 2nd and adopt a cat for $50. The adoption fee includes vaccines, a microchip and spay or neuter surgery. All adopters must have an approved adoption application. Submit yours today at aarfws.org!

10/28/2024

🐾 Foster Alert! We urgently need fosters for two wonderful dogs: Georgia and Kiwi! 🐶💕

🌟 Meet Georgia: This sweet 8-month-old Husky-Lab mix is looking for a loving foster home. She gets along well with other dogs, cats, and kids, and she’s mostly potty trained. Georgia is ready to bring joy to your home!

🌼 Meet Kiwi: This energetic 20-pound girl is a fantastic single mom to her 6 pups, but now she’s ready to find her own place! While she’s not great with cats, she’s full of love and ready for a new adventure.

If you’re interested in fostering Georgia or Kiwi, please fill out our foster application:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/AARF/Dog

Thank you for considering giving these sweet pups a chance at a loving home! ❤️

10/28/2024

Happy Monday Everyone ☀️! This adorable purrr babies name is Caesar. Caesar is one of our purrfect cats in the AARF program that is currently living in a wonderful foster home and now this lovely boy is all ready for adoption. Caesar will be one of our cats available for AARF’s special cat adoption event that will be held from October 29th- November 2nd at AARF. The adoption fee at this event will be $50 for each cat and that will include vaccinations, microchip & spay/neuter. Everyone that may be interested in Caesar please feel free to submit an adoption application on our site: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AARF/Cat. Your adoption application must be approved to be adopted at this event. We look forward to seeing you all there!!🤗

Meet Caesar💚!

Caesar is a sweet boy, and although he takes some time to warm up to you, he loves to be by your side. He loves to be pet but will let you know when he's had enough. He is quite playful and would do great in a calm, quiet home. He would do fine with older children as long as they know to give him space and not be too loud.

10/26/2024

Happy Saturday Everyone 🌞! We have had some great adoptions this past week! A huge thank you goes out to the new adopters on giving these sweet fur babies a new chance at living a long beautiful life. AARF would love to give a huge congratulations to you all!! Everyone please wish these sweet fur babies and their new families luck on their new journeys. ❤️

Featuring: Solé, Lucy, Maggie May, Sita, Sunflower, Willow, Enzo & Timmy

10/26/2024

Are you obsessed with cats? Need that purrfect gift for the crazy cat lady in your life? Maybe you want to decorate your cat foster space or pay homage to your feline fur baby...Look no further! We have several cat-themed decor items up for auction now through National Cat Day on October 29, 2024.

An AARF supporter and cat lover donated numerous cat-themed items to AARF, and we have created an on-line auction in honor of National Cat Day, which is October 29.

Please visit https://one.bidpal.net/nationalcatday24 to see what’s being offered and to place your bid!

Thanks for taking a look. We hope you will find something that’s purr-fect for you or a fellow cat lover!

All proceeds support the animals in AARF's care.

All items are PICK UP ONLY at the AARF House, 302 Thurston Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 after October 30, 2024 Tuesday-Friday 12-5 pm.

10/25/2024

More canine cuteness awaits you Saturday at the AARF adoption fair! These 4 and lots more doggos are on our website at AARFWS.org. Apply there and meet them here- 302 Thurston Street in Winston-Salem from 11am to 1pm! They can't wait to see you!
Please share to help them find their new homes!

10/25/2024

Happy Friday Everyone ☀️! This sweet purrr babies name is Loki. Loki is one of our sweet cats in the AARF program that is now available for adoption. Loki will be at AARF’s special cat adoption event that will be held from October 29th- November 2nd at AARF. The adoption fee at this event will be $50 for each cat and that will include vaccinations, microchip & spay/neuter. Everyone that may be interested in Loki please feel free to submit an adoption application on our site: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AARF/Cat. Your adoption application must be approved in order to adopt at this event. We look forward to seeing you all there!!🤗

💙Meet Loki!

Loki is an affectionate and fun cat who loves attention and the company of people. He'll gladly follow you around all day and enjoys hanging out in the same room-just not on your lap. He's okay with being picked up for a bit, but what he loves most is being near you, playing chase, and getting head rubs.

His favorite spots? Sleeping on a dining chair tucked under the table or keeping watch from the window, observing the world outside.

Loki took some time to settle into his new environment, but he's grown bolder every day. He's well-trained, uses the litter box perfectly, and never scratches the furniture. Super inquisitive, Loki wants to explore every nook and cranny-closets, cupboards, even the mantelpiece!

He's at the perfect age: young enough to be playful, yet independent enough to be left alone. If you're looking for a curious companion who will always be by your side, Loki could be the one for you!

10/23/2024

Good morning Everyone! The countdown has officially begun. We officially have 6 days🥳! AARF will be hosting a special adoption event to help find some of our sweet purrr babies in our program a new furrrever home. We will be hosting this event special from October 29th-November 2nd! We ask that everyone please come out and support if possible. We look forward to seeing you all there! 🎃 🦇

10/21/2024

An AARF supporter and cat lover donated numerous cat-themed items to AARF, and we have created an on-line auction in honor of National Cat Day, which is October 29.

Please visit https://one.bidpal.net/nationalcatday24 to see what’s being offered and to place your bid! The auction will be live until October 29. Items will be available for pick-up at AARF during normal business hours after that day.

Thanks for taking a look. We hope you will find something that’s purr-fect for you or a fellow cat lover!

10/20/2024

🎉 Big News! 🎉

After 270 days in our care at AARF, our long-term resident, Paisley, has finally found her forever family! 🏡✨

Paisley quickly became a staff favorite, stealing hearts with her unique personality and that little sassy streak our volunteers knew all too well! 😼❤️

We are beyond thrilled to see her off to her new home, where we know she’ll be loved just as much as she was here. 💕 Thank you to everyone who supported Paisley along her journey!

10/18/2024

🐾Puppy Fosters Needed!!! 🐾

As our community strives to help the animals in Western North Carolina, there is an influx of animals into our area. Between those animals, and the animals from our direct community, there are more animals needing help than ever before. Please consider opening your home to a foster dog or cat.

Fostering is temporary!
Fostering is rewarding!
Fostering is free!
Fostering is fun!
Fostering makes a difference!

Please contact our foster coordinator, [email protected], if you are able to lend a helping hand.

10/18/2024

So many dogs, so little time to love them all! 11am to 1pm this Saturday at the Adoption Fair! See their bios at AARFWS.org and apply online, then come meet them at the fair tomorrow. They look forward to meeting you there!

10/18/2024

In tandem with our vaccine clinic, AARF will be running a pet supply drive November 11th-16th. We will be collecting new and gently used pet supplies to redistribute to senior pet owners in our community. Please consider helping those in need!

10/18/2024

10/17/2024

AARF is excited to announce that we will be hosting a free cat and dog vaccine clinic for senior pet owners that reside in Lewisville or Clemmons! Please check that you meet all of the necessary qualifications and be sure to call to reserve an appointment! Thank you to the Shallow Ford Foundation for helping make this happen!

10/16/2024

Hello Everyone, We have had some amazing fur babies find their new forever homes this past week. YAYYY🥳! A special thank you goes out to all of the adopters that have played a part in helping rehome these fur babies you are all super appreciated! Everyone please wish these fur babies and their new parents luck on their future endeavors! Congratulations Everyone!🤗
Starring: Luna, Louise, Peter & Ozzy, Baxter, Hazel, Thelma, Samantha, Cuddles, Oakley, Louie & Chocolate Chip Cookie❤️

10/16/2024

2x matching gift update!

Recently, our friends Chris and Mike Morykwas have issued a Matching Gift opportunity in the amount of $50,000. This means, every dollar from you raised between now and December 31, up to $50,000, will be matched. Securing all of these matching funds is CRITICAL to serving the animals in our care.

We've reached 85% of our goal. Can you help us surpass our goal this week? Donate today! https://www.aarfws.org/donate

10/16/2024

🐾 Meet Tooley – The Perfect Companion! 🐾

Calm, sweet, and gentle, Tooley is everything you could want in a furry friend. This young shepherd mix (just over a year old) is house-trained, walks well on a leash, and LOVES car rides. Ear rubs? She'll never say no!

Tooley's story is heartbreaking—she was left behind in a backyard when her family moved away. Now, she’s beyond grateful for a safe place to sleep, play, and be loved. She can be a little shy at first, but once she warms up, her playful and affectionate side shines.

✨ The Details:

Fostered with another dog – loves to play! 🐕
Unknown with cats 🐈
Spayed, fully vetted, and weighs about 55 lbs
Crate-trained and loves having her own cozy space 💤
Previously lived with children, so she’s great with kids 👧👦
Tooley is a wonderful all-around girl looking for her forever family!

📅 Come Meet Tooley and More Adoptable Dogs:
Saturdays from 11 AM - 1 PM
AARF's new location: 302 Thurston St, Winston-Salem

Ready to apply? Visit AARFWS.org to view and apply for Tooley or any of our other adoptable dogs!