Latest news with #AshlandAnimalRescueFund
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local News in Brief: AARF rummage sale scheduled
AARF rummage sale scheduled ASHLAND A yard sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to benefit the Ashland Animal Rescue Fund. The sale will be at Office Furniture USA, 2781 Winchester Ave. Cookie decorating class upcoming ASHLAND A specialty cookie decorating class will be at 1:30 p.m. July 19 at Summit Church of the Nazarene. All funds raised will go to sending church teens to New York next year. Cost is $45 per ticket, which includes six sugar cookies to decorate, all supplies needed, lessons on decorating specialty cookies, tea and lemonade. MEETING Today, 6 p.m.: Carter County Board of Education, special session, 228 S. Carol Malone Blvd., Grayson.
Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Dog saw 9 siblings get adopted. He's still waiting for a family one year later
Sure, he has a terrifying name, but a pup named Monster doesn't exactly live up to it, a Kentucky shelter said of one adorable resident. Despite the dog's disarming looks and charismatic personality, he's still waiting for someone to notice him. 'Monster – The Sweetheart with a Big Heart and an Even Bigger Hope,' the Ashland Animal Rescue Fund said in a May 8 Facebook post. 'Don't let the name fool you—Monster is anything but scary. This handsome boy is overflowing with love, silliness, and charm. He's sweet, smart, affectionate, and a total heart-stealer. His smile alone will make your day and he is a professional hugger. Monster is dog-friendly, people-friendly, and great with everyone he meets—a true family dog in every sense.' Unfortunately, Monster has been a familiar face around the shelter, spending nearly his entire life around the kennels. 'Came to us as a puppy March 2024 with nine siblings. One by one, his brothers and sisters found their forever homes… but Monster is still waiting,' the shelter said. 'A whole year has passed, and somehow, he's still being overlooked—and we just can't understand why. He's exceptional in every way.' The Plott Hound mix not only has all his vaccines, but he's also house- and crate-trained, walks well on a leash, and has been taught basic obedience, his shelter profile says. 'Yes, he's grown up in the kennel, so he'll need some guidance learning home life, but with love and consistency, Monster will absolutely thrive. He's already shown how eager he is to bond, learn, and be someone's loyal companion,' the shelter says. 'Can you imagine how he must feel—watching others leave while he stays behind, day after day?' For information, visit the shelter's website. Ashland is about a 125-mile drive east of Lexington.
Miami Herald
27-03-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Dog has ‘sadness' in her eyes from chaotic shelter life. Meet the sweet Kentucky girl
A shelter environment can be rough on a pet that's not used to the loud sounds, barking and people going in and out. It can weigh heavy on a skittish pup's mental state. This is the case with D.C. No matter how much love and help she receives while waiting for a new home at the Ashland Animal Rescue Fund in Kentucky, the chaos around her can still be jolting. 'D.C., a beautiful 63 lb. girl, approximately a year old. We may never know all that she's been through, but we are committed to ensuring that the rest of her life is filled with love, safety, trust, and commitment,' the shelter said in a March 26 Facebook post. 'When she first came to us, she was malnourished, scared, and unsure of the world around her. Despite her past, when you look into her eyes, you can see the sweetest soul — though there's a sadness there that breaks our hearts.' Even though she's safe and healing, she needs a place where she can feel calm. 'The kennel environment, with all its noise and chaos, is especially overwhelming for her. She's not comfortable here and needs a home where she can feel secure, cherished, and understood,' the shelter said. 'We are looking for a family who will be her safe haven, someone who will always put her needs first and ensure she never has to face neglect or fear again.' D.C. is a Labrador retriever but her past remains a mystery, according to her pet profile. 'D.C. deserves a family who will help her blossom into the loving, happy dog we know she has the potential to be,' the shelter noted. For more information on D.C. and other adoptable pets, visit the shelter's website. Ashland is about a 125-mile drive northeast from Lexington.
