Imagine being greeted each day with animation and enthusiasm. Whether it’s a lick on the face or a wagging tail, pets have a way of brightening our days. Unfortunately not every pet is lucky enough to have a home. Many pets are abandoned, abused, or otherwise surrendered by the families that can no longer care for them. Rescue organizations strive to find new, loving homes for these pets so they can once again become a member of a caring family.
Horse Rescue, Relief and Retirement Fund, Atlanta Weimaraner Club Rescue and Blue Horse Art are hosting ARF2009 on March 29, 2009 from noon to 5 pm at Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta, GA, to raise funds and awareness for pet rescue and help local homeless dogs, cats and other pets find permanent homes, as well as educate the public on pet care and resources available to all.
“ARF2009, our 9th Annual Rescue Fair, so far has proven itself to be the largest ever,” said Michele Williams, assistant coordinator of ARF2009. “As well as promoting pet adoptions and education, our additional goal this year is to make the public aware of the many resources available to help keep their pets during these trying economic times. There is help available.” Events like this enable us to continue to make a difference and save thousands of pets.
Pet rescue organizations help place nearly half a million dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, potbellied pigs and other pets in homes each year, and represent nearly 45% of all pet adoption agencies. However they are often overlooked by potential donors due to more limited fundraising and marketing capabilities.
Labels: animal rescue fair, arf 2009, march 29, wills park equestrian center
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 9:15 AM
