Community pet care enthusiasts and small business owners often spot the same gap: neighbors need reliable help when life gets busy, while animal welfare advocates need more safe, consistent options that keep pets supported close to home. The challenge is that caring for animals isn’t enough, earning trust takes clear standards, the right permissions, and a plan that protects pets…
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Our 2025 Christmas for the Animals Party is in the books! Thanks to you, it was an amazing event for humans and animals alike! Thank you to everyone who came out to share the afternoon with us, brought gifts for the animals and made the event a success! The Holidays are upon us!!! We are excited to invite you to…
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So, you’ve got a passion for coffee, cats, and community — and you’re dreaming of merging them into one cozy venture. Opening a cat café sounds like a whimsical dream, but it’s also a serious business that blends hospitality, animal welfare, and local regulations. Let’s walk through how to make it happen — fur real. TL;DR Opening a cat café…
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**CAUTION GRAPHIC PHOTOS** This little girl came to ARC after she was found as a stray kitten back in September. The day she came to ARC, we had to rush her to the vet because she was in terrible shape. The vet confirmed she was in very critical condition and would need intensive care to survive, and even that…
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Image via Freepik Forever Found: How to Capture and Celebrate Every Chapter of Your Adopted Pet’s Story Adoption day isn’t just the start of a new friendship — it’s the beginning of a story worth remembering. Every quirky expression, first park visit, and cuddle-on-the-couch moment weaves into a narrative that defines your bond. Recording those milestones is more than nostalgia;…
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Our 36th Birthday Bash and Adoption Event is coming up fast and we want to make sure you are invited! Please join us on Saturday, October 25th, at the Elizabethtown PetSmart to celebrate 36 years of saving lives! We’ll have food, a silent auction, bounce house, music, professional pet photographer, a Halloween costume contest, games, baked goods and of course…
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Image: Freepik Starting a pet care business sounds like a dream—until you’re staring at forms, competitors, and confusion about what comes first. But it’s not complexity that blocks momentum—it’s scattered thinking. Let’s change that. If you’re serious about launching a pet care service that actually works in the real world, you need rhythm, not hustle. Here’s a sharp, clear structure…
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Image via Freepik Launching a pet care business isn’t just about loving animals — it’s about building something dependable that fits into people’s lives, not just onto their calendars. It starts in your head, not your wallet: what’s the actual friction you’re solving? People don’t need another sitter; they need someone who doesn’t flake when their dog has medication…
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UPDATE from Marshall! Hi there, I’m in a foster to adopt home! So far, I’m really loving my new family! They are helping me feel comfortable, giving me lots of love and delicious food! I repay them with loud purrs, I make them biscuits when I see them, and look out… I may be snuggling soon! I wanted to send…
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Oscar wanted to thank his special friend, Britney, for taking him on an overnight doggy adventure! He got to stay with her in her hotel, snuggle in bed, take a fun walk and even meet a lot of new friends in the hotel lobby during the tornado warnings! Britney reports that Oscar was a total love bug, enjoyed snuggling and…
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UPDATE 4/21/25: Several of these sweet kitties have been adopted, we still have many more that are ready to find their purrfect families! You can visit Johnny, Allie, Hans, Brenda and Beth at PetSmart! Otto, Church, Patsy, Courtney and Anna are at ARC! We dare you not to fall in love!!! UPDATE 3/9/25: These kitties were starving, devouring their food…
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Update as of 2/1/25: Chilly is loving her foster family! Her foster mom reports that she is sweet and cuddly, is the reigning hide and seek champion, her favorite person is her human foster sister, she is learning how much fun a dog friend is, loves exploring, is growing fast, has a purr that is bigger than her,…
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Since the passing of our loudest and most passionate animal rights advocate, Lucia Beeler, back in December 8, 2019, there hasn’t really been anyone in Hardin County, KY to step up and take her place to speak for homeless pets, unwanted pets and community cats. Over many decades since the founding of the Animal Refuge Center, she was THE first…
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Our Birthday Bash was a resounding success thanks to you, our wonderful supporters! Thank you for coming out to PetSmart and celebrating with us. All smiles today! Thank you so much for Elizabethtown PetSmart for hosting our 35th Birthday Bash! Our volunteers did a phenomenal job putting together this event and making it run smoothly all day long! Thank you…
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Photo via Pexels Owning a dog comes with the profound responsibility of ensuring their life is as enriching and healthy as possible. However, by personalizing your approach to their care, you provide your dog with the best opportunity to thrive. This comprehensive guide, courtesy of Animal Refuge Center, dives into effective strategies to enhance your dog’s physical health, mental stimulation,…
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Image via Freepik The allure of the digital nomad lifestyle is undeniable. Combining work with the freedom to explore new destinations offers an enviable blend of productivity and adventure. Add a pet to this equation, and you introduce both delightful companionship and a set of unique challenges. This Animal Refuge Center guide provides invaluable insights for thriving in this dynamic…
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ARC has MICROCHIPS! We will now microchip every animal prior to adoption! In order to provide this priceless service we will slightly increase adoption fees beginning January 21st, 2023: Cats $80 and Dogs $110. Every pet that is adopted will be spayed/neutered, up to date on core vaccines (rabies and distemper combo), appropriately wormed, on flea and tick prevention as…
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Meet Licorice, this sweet girl was living a pretty rough life as an outdoor community cat. However, she was still loved and cared for by a group of animal-loving neighbors. Then tragedy struck, kids took a baseball bat to sweet Licorice (allegedly). She was found dragging her back legs through the neighborhood to get to safety. Her caretakers found her…
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