Animal Rescue Front has been chosen for the debut of The Great Animal Rescue Chase and the Harmony Fund created by Laura Simpson who was the executive director for the US for the World Society for the Protection of Animals. Laura has devoted her career to the welfare of animals and we are proud to be chosen as a beneficiary. Please visit the new website and participate in three ways:
1. Enter The Great Animal Rescue Chase tournament to save one million |
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ARF's New Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUSJp8K2MbA
Our work on behalf of the animals of the Mississippi and Louisiana Gulf Coasts depends on your generous support. PleaseDonate! Or wear our cool animal rescue gear which can be purchased on our Gear page!
Until There Are None Save One
Founded in September 2005 immediately following Hurricane Katrina, Animal Rescue Front has never given up on the animals of the Gulf Coast. ARF is currently responsible for saving the lives of over 1,600 dogs and cats, kittens and puppies that survived the worst natural and animal disaster in US history. During the course of our work we were exposed to the challenges facing communities in many parts of our country particularly the issue of pet overpopulation which had been severely compounded in the hurricane affected region by the total loss of businesses, community, homes and funding. Immediately following the hurricane ARF devoted the majority of their efforts to one of the communities hardest hit by Katrina, Waveland, Mississippi. and for the next two years and with the help of many volunteers and financial funding from individual donors and Best Friends, ARF transported over 1,100 animals to no-kill shelters, rescue groups and individual homes throughout the US. Prior to Katrina it had been reported that the kill rate (the putting to death of healthy, adoptable animals) in this one community was between 80-90% and for the first 12 months after Katrina we were able to reduce that number to ZERO.
In 2009 as Hurricane Gustav threatened the Gulf Coast we successfully evacuated 89 animals out of The Waveland, MS Animal Shelter and cared for them for three days at the State Exposition Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
In 2010 ARF is still working in the states of Mississippi and Louisiana and the city of New Orleans and continues to transport animals out of these areas and to homes throughout the United States.
To learn more or to volunteer:
Chris McLaughlin
Founder, Animal Rescue Front