Image Source: Pexels While we may like to believe that all animals are treated with love and care. Cases of pet mistreatment and abandonment are more common than we think. Today, The Animal Refuge Center explores various steps animal lovers like you can take to help pets in need. Become a Foster Parent Whether you find an…
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Best Practices for Moving with Your Furry Family Member
Photo Credit: Anastasia Shuraeva via Pexels Moving is a stressful transition, and it can be even more so for the pets in your life. Pets rely on routines and familiar spaces to thrive, so downsizing can have an impact on them. To make the transition a more successful one for both you and them, Animal Refuge Center recommends implementing some…
Amazon Prime Day 2022!
Amazon Prime Day – July 12-13, 2022! Books, movies, toys, games and more. Get everything you need for yourself and your pets! Also be sure to check out Cat and Dog stories on Kindle and Paperback! Grab these titles and more at this link! https://amzn.to/46dg3Rh What amazing awesome deals will YOU find? https://amzn.to/3AQVE7F
Giving Back to Animals: How to Help Out Today
[Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of informational articles being presented on our website to assist the community in addressing our current Community Cats problem, as well as creating real and viable resources for animal rescuers everywhere. Enjoy.] It can be heartbreaking to think about animals in need. The number of abandoned and neglected pets seems to…
Perspective Changes Everything
[Above: Frightened Ukrainian refugees attempting to get themselves and their pets to safety in uncertain times.] By Penny Edwards, Manager, Animal Refuge Center, Inc. ….It’s hard to believe that I began volunteering at the Animal Refuge Center in 1989. I had no idea that the next 30 plus years would be so challenging yet rewarding at the same time. Over…
Betty White Challenge Update
January 17, 2022 – Fans Honor Betty White’s Birthday With Heartwarming “Betty White Challenge” As such, the #BettyWhiteChallenge, which implores people to give to a local animal shelter in White’s name, spread on social media, and one meme was so wholesome that the Twitter account @wholesomeme promoted it to the tune of over 3,000 likes. #BettyWhiteChallenge Raised A Whopping $12.7…
Kentucky sets up website for storm aid
In the past month ARC has received an over abundant amount of donations from our supporters and an extremely generous donation from Ft. Knox Intermediate School. On December 18, 2021 we were happy to be able to pass the kindness to those in need and we donated 30 large bags of cat and dog food to help the people effected…
Support Animal Refuge Center With Amazon Smile!
Amazon Smile: Support your favorite charities while you shop AmazonSmile is a great way to shop and support your favorite charities all at the same time. Here’s how it works: With AmazonSmile, you’ll find all the great products and prices you’re accustomed to, and you’ll be supporting your favorite charity at no extra cost every time you shop. All your…
Donate Pet Supplies!
Hello amazing village! With so many kitties in our care, we have run out of cat litter!! Can you please help? We prefer the cheap stuff! Non-clumping clay litter! Can be found at Walmart, Target, Pet Supplies Plus, and feeders, locally! Tractor Supply, Dollar General, Orschlens, might have some too! You can bring it by the shelter between 11-4! Or…
Minding Your Pup: Good Advice to Keep Your Neighbors Happy
Minding Your Pup: Good Advice to Keep Your Neighbors Happy Adopting a pet is one of the most selfless things you can do. If you have thought about adopting a dog but have not been sure how to start, consider talking to the folks at Animal Refuge in Hardin County. They can help you through the entire process and offer…
3 Steps to New Pet Success
You’re setting out on a grand adventure, finally pursuing the business of your dreams, and you’ve decided to take along a new pet on this journey. Balancing a new business and a new member of the family can be tricky, but with the right tools and information, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Follow these steps to success, courtesy of…
How to Plan a Stress-Free Move for You and Your Furry Companions
Moving homes can be a big deal, especially when pets are involved. If you’re planning a move soon, you may have the basics like packing and hiring help covered. But have you thought about how to plan each step with your pets in mind? If not, Animal Refuge Center has you covered with these practical and helpful resources. …
A Budget-Friendly Guide to Arranging a Pet-Sitter After a COVID-19 Diagnosis
If you’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19, it’s important that you get the medical care you need to heal. While you focus on your recovery, you may not be able to give your pet the care they require. A pet sitter can give your furry or feathered friend focused attention and hands-on engagement during this time. Animal Refuge Center is dedicated…
First-Time Dog Owner? Here Are Apps That Can Help
First-Time Dog Owner? Here Are Apps That Can Help Being a first-time dog owner comes with challenges. Obviously, your dog needs material things like a strong collar, a dependable leash, the right food, a cushiony bed, and a few toys. However, there are a lot of other considerations that could seemingly pop out of nowhere for those new to…
Family Dollar and Animal Refuge Center Team Up Again!
The fantastic folks at Family Dollar in Vine Grove, KY are teamed up with us once again for our annual Angel Tree Drive! Tentative date for our Angel Tree box setup is 16-23 November, 2020. So support our friends at Family Dollar through the holiday season, do your part, and stay safe! The SEASON OF GIVING is upon us once…
Animal Refuge Center Update 9-15-2020
Greetings, Animal Refuge Center fans! It’s been just a little over six months since our world turned upside down and we had to go on shutdown to protect everything we’ve worked for. For many of us, this has been the strangest experience of a lifetime. We’ve been busy. There’ve been a couple of times ARC had to go on full…
How To Help ARC in A Crisis
The Animal Refuge Center is closed to the public until further notice. We aren’t open for adoptions or surrenders at this time. Feel free to call us for advice and keep an eye on our adoptable pets at Pets For Adoption. We will let you know as soon we open for business again. We’re sorry for any inconvenience. Everyone out…
Thank You Feeders Supply!
In a gift card drive over the holidays, Feeders Supply in Elizabethtown, Kentucky raised more than $600 in Gift Cards for ARC! Thanks to the generosity of our community we were able to get toys for the dogs and cats, and much-needed food! We live in a wonderful community and we are so grateful for all you do to help…