ARF is Making Dreams Come True

Tony LaRussa has been a manager in major league baseball for over 33 years. Not only is he an influencer on the field, but he’s also managed to make a splash in the pet rescue community as well. In 1991 Tony and his wife Elaine cofounded the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is located in Walnut Creek, California. The inspiration for the project came after Tony saved a kitten only to find out that there were no no-kill shelters in the East Bay of California. Tony decided to change that and opened ARF.

It was exciting to learn that ARF homes about 2,000 animals yearly and provides spay/neuter services to over 3,000.  They also provide classes for people and animals, have an emergency fund to help animals when they are sick, and collect and distribute over 170,000 pounds of food to animals that would have otherwise gone hungry.

Everyone knows the tune "You Make My Dreams" by Daryl Hall & John Oates. To help raise awareness of shelter pets in need, ARF put together this catchy lip dub that’s been trending on the web since it’s debut in early December. You can see how happy both shelter pets and volunteers alike are to be part of this amazing community. Watch and share with your friends – this is sure to put a smile on your face!

Lexi and her pups: A Happy Tale

It is always surprising how much can happen in two months. In two short months, just about nine weeks, ten little puppies were born to Momma Lexi. The surviving eight grew into beautiful puppies and six of those are now in homes. Momma Lexi is all safe and happy in her new home.

The puppies were named for the characters on Criminal Minds; Reid, Prentiss, Hotch, Garcia, Morgan, JJ, Erin.

The puppies got a little messy on their way to the adoption event, so this wonderful family that adopted two gave them baths so the staff could set up for the adoption event.

Here are some of the puppies new families...

The final two puppies will be going home after Thanksgiving Day.  The volunteers deserve kudos for all their hard work in taking care of the puppies. The families deserve congratulations for their new family member. Here’s to lots of years of laughter and love!