It’s PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week!!! We’ll be at the Elizabethtown PetSmart this Saturday, March 29th, from 11am to 4pm with lots of adoptable pets! Come out and see us, we’ll have some of our amazing volunteers that can help you visit with the fur-babies, answer questions about adoptions, fostering, volunteer, and much more!!!
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UPDATE 3/9/25: These kitties were starving, devouring their food and water, even to the point of vomiting from over-eating. However, as they realize that there is no scarcity of food, they are starting to calm down and eat more normally. They are starting to show their purrsonalities and lovable side! Our rescuers are getting compensated for their efforts in the…
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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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GOOD MEWS MONDAY!!! Congrats to our four kitties that went home last week! Jupiter, Apollo, Starla and Sourdough we are so happy for you and thankful that your forever family picked YOU! Jupiter was found as a stray and his rescuers realized he was way to sweet to live on the streets. They took him in and cared for him…
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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…
Read More11.13.2022: 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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“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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“The peanut butter box is here!!” The Animal Refuge Center is a Chewy Affiliate, so YOU can make all your pets excited about the Peanut Butter Box! Order everything you need from Chewy here:
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Image by Pexels The best time to start a business is when you are happy. And there is no better way to be happy than welcoming a new pet into your life. Multiple studies have found that getting a pet can make you happier. A recent study surveyed 300 people who got a pet in the last year and…
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If you are considering getting a pet, visit the Animal Refuge Center where you will be saving a life and getting your lifelong companion all in one go. Going from one home to two is something to look forward to. After all, you’ll get to have double the fun as you get to explore two different lifestyles that are…
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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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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…
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[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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