New Advocates Needed For the Next Generation

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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Four-Legged Nomads: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling and Working with Pets

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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Meet Licorice

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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Caretaker Fatigue: The Struggle is Real

11.13.2022: There are so many ideas with so little space to convey a message. It never fails that at Newsletter time, I have almost completed this editorial in my head, but then SOMETHING usually happens that changes the entire course of the story. We just received a phone call about a cat in Elizabethtown that was attacked by a bunch…

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Chewy Chatty Pets: Joy | Mobile Ordering

“OOOOH…we’re firing up the Chewy app….WHAT do we want delivered every month? Hmmmm…..Clumping litter? Resounding YES. Salmon Pâté? LOVE THAT FOR ME.” If you’re owned by a cat, you know EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT!! The Animal Refuge Center is a Chewy Affiliate, so YOU can make all your pets proud about your accomplishments. <3 “Some of those catnip toys….just choose…

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Doing Your Part Towards Helping Abandoned and Neglected Pets

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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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…

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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…

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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…

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