A Thousand Words Thursday

A picture is worth a thousand words and this photo speaks volumes. This sweetie suffered for years in a puppy mill before being saved. One look at that sweet smile and who wouldn't want to love her forever? Sadly she is still waiting in Tulsa for her forever family. A very special thank you to "Cheaper than Therapy" for letting us join in on A Thousand Word Thursday!!

And please don't forget to read the story of Caroline and let her know how impressive it is that a nine year old stepped up to save the animals in her community!

Inspired By Caroline

Nine year old Caroline mastered the art of giving and successfully launched her own fundraiser.

Caroline Cremin is a 4th grader in Oklahoma. She has always loved animals, especially dogs. Her family has two dogs named Tinkerbell and Cookie. The experience of adopting Cookie opened Caroline’s eyes to the overpopulation and neglect many animals face. She began searching for ways to help pets find homes and get the proper care they deserve. For her 9th birthday, Caroline received a bottle-cap necklace from a friend that had been purchased at a local boutique. She and her mother, Stacey Cremin, decided they would try to make their own version of bottle-cap necklaces. Together, they could custom design and sell them for a lower cost than the boutique and raise money to help abandoned pets. The response was overwhelming! Friends, family, and teachers purchased necklaces from Caroline. As Caroline began earning money, she thought about how the proceeds could best be spent. She and her family had learned about ARF from their friend and ARF volunteer, Diane Barker. Caroline shared ARF’s mission to rescue animals from city shelters and knew they needed extra money to provide for their care. After reaching her goal of two hundred dollars, Caroline happily donated the money to ARF. She feels a strong love and moral obligation to help homeless animals.

We are humbled by Caroline's generous donation to ARF Tulsa. She exemplifies the spirit of giving that enables us to continue our mission. Please help yourself to this fun little button "Inspired by Caroline" and help us spread her uplifting story of generosity. Just cut and paste the code below into your own blog as HTML.

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Inspired by Caroline? Please leave her a kind comment and word of encouragement in the comment section and we will see that she gets it. You can also show your support for Caroline by contributing to her donation to

ARF TULSA.

Introducing the Whatapoo!

Pet Entry

What's a Whatapoo? Whatapoos are known for their special nature, unique personalities and loving dispositions. You want it, they got it. Laurent is a wonderful example of the breed. Laurent and his tiny brothers are a touch of Cockapoo, a dash a Chihuahua, some Maltese and a ton of love!! Whatapoos come in all shapes and sizes. Whatapoos are very special and gaining in popularity. Unfortunately whatapoos are often abandoned, neglected and searching for love. Laurent and his brothers need a home and some loving. Please treasure, spoil and nurture your Whatapoo.

Meet Harmony

Broken But Brave

This sweetie was hit by a car and came to ARF broken and facing euthanasia. His surgery was expensive and ARF was faced with a very hard decision: euthanasia or costly surgery. ARF's final decision was guided by the promise made to each animal. Our promise is that we will do everything in our power to see that each love bug finds their way into our organization will not face abandonment, abuse or neglect ever gain. The price paid to honor that commitment was worth every penny and Barney is on the road to a full recovery. Thank you so much for your continued contribution. It is through your donations of time and money to animal rescue that allow us to save and treat our furry friends. Barney is healing and looking for a loving home. He appreciates your well wishes and if you would like to make a donation to Animal Rescue in honor of his will to survive or welcome him into your home please visit http://www.arftulsa.org/
Get Well Soon Barney!

Special Needs Pets

We have several adorable sweeties available for adoption. If you have room in your heart and home please consider one of our special needs pets. Help us see that after suffering from abuse, neglect and abandonment that these love bugs live peaceful lives full of tender loving care. We have several puppy mill rescues that need love, patients and socialization. We also have several pets coping with physical disabilities. We look forward to introducing you to our most special pets. All of the stunning models featured are currently available for adoption.

Not in or around Oklahoma but still looking to rescue a furry friend?
PET FINDER is a great resource. Search by location, breed, shelter or age.
Today's Animal Rescue tip inspired by Works For ME

A FURRY REMINDER

Start the New Year right by making sure your pet's vaccinations are current. It is also important that your pet is on heartworm preventive.
For more information on Heartworm Disease Veterinary Associates Animal Hospital has a very informative site full of information and terrific pet care tips

ARF PICTURE SHARE

Here is a peak at Mabel's 80th Birthday festivities. It is the unpaid volunteers like Mabel that enable ARF to rescue, care and treat cats and dogs in need.

MEET MOLLY

Molly is a 4 year old, female, 12lb tan and white shih tzu. Molly is a very sweet girl. Good with children and she is housetrained. You can meet Molly at S. Memorial Animal Hospital.

Call 664-8690 for an appointment.

YAPPY BIRTHDAY MABEL!!

One of our most amazing volunteers is celebrating EIGHTY amazing years! ARF is so grateful she has spent many of those years rescuing animals and sharing her life with us.
Mabel was a head cook for Tulsa Public Schools for several years. Her husband was chief engineer at KOTV, Channel 6. She started volunteering in 1993, soon after her husband died of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). She has adopted several ARF dogs over the years, fostered moms & puppies early on & some larger dogs. The last few years, after having both knees replaced (which only slowed her temporarily!) she has stayed with Chihuahuas. For several years she was the "go to" gal for ARF, driving to the shelter & filling her little station wagon with dogs. She would have leashes knotted out of every door, dogs secured inside, & crates in the middle. Many days she put 70 miles a day in, transporting dogs from the shelter to the vet to the groomer & back to the vet. Mabel was in charge of the 41st St Petsmart on Thursdays & Saturdays, & the 71st St Petsmart on Fridays. We stopped doing the Thursday booth about 8 or 9 years ago. Mabel is also very active in her church, still helping cook Wednesday night dinners & cooking lots of meals for funerals. No telling how many hundreds of cinnamon rolls she bakes every year: her dinner rolls & cinnamon rolls are the best! She has kept all the donated dog & cat supplies (along with the attending visitor mice) for many years.

THANK YOU & YAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY MABEL!!

Posh Pet Winner

Posh Pet #28 You are the winner!! More about the poshest pet in town coming soon. You can claim your prize when you pick up your photographs.
Speaking of photographs they will be available to pick up within 1-2 weeks from the time you submited your order!! You will be notified as soon as they are ready. Thank you for your patience I know they are so adorable that it is hard to wait!! Congrats Allyson for doing such an amazing job. If I do not have your contact information please email me, jenwrn@yahoo.com.
Puppy love and kitty kisses, Jen
ARF TULSA