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1000th dog rescued!
 ARF just completed its 3rd Puppy Mill Rescue of 2010. 26 dogs of the 159 dogs in total rescued this trip, arrived at the ARF Adoption Center September 1st. These dogs will now live a better life. Most of them have never been out of a cage, or have taken a walk on a leash. ARF volunteers have been gathering at the Adoption Center to help walk and socialize these dogs to prepare them for their new start in life. Breeds include Malteses, Pappillons, Pomeranians, Pekingese, Poodles, Silky Terriers and Shih Tzus. ARF worked with humane partners Best Friends Animal Society to save these dogs from being euthanized. This trip marked a milestone, with the 1000th dog rescued since the inception of Best Friends efforts, a 7 year old Schnauzer appropriately named Miley, who is now safe at ARF. All animals still need to be medically cleared by Dr. Sarah Alward and then will be put up for adoption. Click here to fill out an adoption application.
PHOTO: ARF's Director of Operations Michele Forrester takes a moment to make note of the 1000th dog rescued, 7 year old Schnauzer, Miley.
elliot erwitt photograph winner
 Bucky Benzenberg, Nancy Butts and Sara Davison drew the winning raffle ticket for the signed Elliot Erwitt Photograph, “Felix, Gladys and Rover, 1974” at the ARF Adoption Center on
August 31st. Congratulations to Lauren London of New York City who was the lucky winner. Thanks to everyone who supported the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons with their purchase of a raffle ticket and also a big ARF thank you to Hamburg Kennedy Gallery for donating the photograph.
PHOTO: ARF volunteer Bucky Benzenberg draws the winning raffle ticket.
From hand to paw
 14 year old Sarah Doyle of New York City spends her summers in Amagansett and while on the East End she has been busy at work on summer project for school. Sarah received a summer project grant that enabled her to create “From Hand to Paw” to raise money to buy pet toys and supplies for New York area shelters. On Tuesday, August 31, Sarah came by with loads of goodies, which included more than 100 toys for the ARF dogs and cats, a case of dog food and towels. ARF staff and animals thank Sarah for her generosity, kindness and love.
Hamptons Premiere of "my dog" a big Success
 Hundreds of dog lovers walked the red carpet for the Hamptons Premiere of My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story to benefit ARF. The documentary film by Daryl Roth and Mark St. Germain explores the unique relationship between people and their pets through candid interviews with notable dog owners. Award winning actress and one of the films stars, Edie Falco introduced the film along with Daryl Roth to a packed house at the John Drew Theater of Guild Hall. Edie encouraged the audience to adopt their next pet. Other celebrities in the audience included Beth Ostrosky Stern and Jill Rappaport. Following the screening the audience adjourned to a reception at c/o The Maidstone. Sales of the DVD benefit ARF and copies are available for purchase at the ARF Adoption Center for $25. ARF thanks c/o The Maidstone for graciously hosting the reception and Edie Falco, Daryl Roth and Mark St. Germain. Click here to see more photos from the Hamptons Premiere.
PHOTO: Edie Falco introduces the film on stage at Guild Hall. Photo by Durell Godfrey.
and the winner is...
 The East Hampton Store of Tiffany & Co. once again hosted the “Cutest Dog Contest” to benefit ARF on Sunday, August 29. The dog eat dog competition brought out over 70 pooches to pose for the camera to see who would reign “the cutest” according to a distinguished panel of judges. Lulu, the Havanese was named the 2010 winner! Thanks to Tiffany & Co. and all the adorable participants which raised over $1,000 for the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons.
PHOTO: Lulu, the 2010 winner taken by Heather Zwicker.
arf thrift & treasure shop featured on ltv
 Attention East Hampton residents look for the ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop on a new program on LTV titled "Thrifthampton." The show hosted by Emily Wilson takes an inside look at area thrift stores and what they do, what they sell, and how they help the community. Check it out on LTV channel 20, East Hampton Public Access Television on Fridays at 4:00pm, Saturdays at 10:30am, Tuesdays at 10:00pm, and Wednesdays at 9:00am. For more information go to www.ltveh.org.
kids donate earnings from lemonade stand
 On a hot summer Saturday in late July, Jamie Gelman, 9, set up a lemonade stand along with her younger sister Misha, 6, at a busy Water Mill beach. The two sisters wanted to do something to help the animals at ARF. The girls battled the heat and sun all day to sell lemonade and brownies to beach goers. On Wednesday, August 4th the Gelman sisters stopped by the ARF Adoption Center and presented $101 and a plaque to Operations Director Michele Forrester. ARF thanks Jamie and Misha for their hard work and generosity.
as seen on plum tv
 A new public service announcement featuring ARF will be aired for the rest of the summer on PLUM TV. Tune into Plum –channel 18– to view the spot which features ARF's Dr. Sarah Alward, many of the ARF cats and dogs and ARF volunteer and adopter Wendy Wegner. The 60-second spot was underwritten by Michael Bruno of 1stdibs.com.
ARF wins big in theory style–off!
 ARF recently was honored to be a participant in Theory Clothing’s Style-Off competition. Three fashion insiders went thread to thread in an all-out fashion battle. The stylist with the most votes won a donation to a charity of their choice. Style Director of Nylon Magazine, Dani Stahl chose the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons as her charity and came out the champion of the
Style-Off! The big winner, however, was ARF–receiving a $2,500 donation from Theory in honor of Dani’s victory. Thanks to Theory, Dani Stahl and to all who voted on Facebook and in store locations!
PHOTO: Stylist Dani Stahl (left) and ARF's Jamie Berger (right) at the Victory Party at Theory in East Hampton.
amagansett school raises money for arf
 On Monday, June 20th third grade students from the Amagansett School paid a visit to ARF. Teacher, Kathy Solomon along with 12 children took a tour of the Adoption Center and presented ARF Executive Director Sara Davison with a check for $186. The students recently raised the money with a book sale that included donations from families in the community. ARF thanks the students for their gift!
the ross school helps arf
 Sunday, June 6th a group of international students from the Ross School volunteered their time to help assist with our latest group of rescued puppy mill dogs that recently arrived at the Adoption Center. Teacher Margie Jenkins chaperoned the nine students who helped to clean cages, socialize with and walk these extraordinary dogs. ARF thanks the Ross International School students for their time and effort!
dogs saved from midwest puppy mill
 ARF just returned from the Midwest and its 2nd Puppy Mill Rescue of 2010, rescuing a total of 165 dogs suffering from inhumane conditions and no veterinary care. Most of them have never been out of a cage, or have taken a walk on a leash. ARF volunteers have been gathering at the Adoption Center to help walk and socialize the 26 dogs residing at ARF to prepare them for their new start in life. Breeds include Chihuahuas, a German Shepherd, an English Bulldog, Brussels Griffon, King Charles Cavilier Spaniel, and a Yorkie Poo. ARF worked with humane partners Best Friends Animal Society and eight other Tri-State animal organizations to save the dogs from being euthanized. All animals still need to be medically cleared by Dr. Sarah Alward and then will be put up for adoption. Click here to fill out an adoption application. Read more on the rescue.
PHOTO: ARF's Operations Director, Michele Forrester handing English Bulldog, Hyacinth to Adoption Coordinator, Melissa Tiska. See more photos.
the hampton library donates pet food
The Hampton Library in Bridgehampton held a Pet Food Drive in May, in honor of Homeless Animals Month. A basket full of food was presented to ARF by Children’s Librarian Emily Herrick. ARF thanks The Hampton Library for helping to feed the homeless cats and dogs at the Adoption Center.
PHOTO: ARF's Jamie Berger(left) with Children's Librarian Emily Herrick.
Summer pet safety tips
 Summer in the Hamptons means long days of fun outdoors in the sun. But the summer months can be dangerous for your pet. Keep the following tips in mind while enjoying your pet this summer. Don’t leave your pet in the car, even the healthiest of animals will suffer from heat exhaustion. Be courteous while on the beach. Fertilizers and garden products can be problematic for outdoor cats and dogs while certain plants are harmful to them. Grapes, raisins, avocado, onions, garlic, chives and alcohol are also dangerous. Make sure you pet is properly protected from fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. Read ARF’s hot weather tips.
arf at the east hampton library
 ARF was at the East Hampton Library on Saturday April 17th for a reading of the brand new children's picture book Hal, the Hamptons Hound and the Case of the Missing Puppies by Susan Abrahams and illustrated by Roberta Rivera. The children loved the book and ARFan Ava, a one-year old Shepherd mix who came along for the fun. A portion of book sales will be donated to ARF. Buy the book at BookHampton locations, the Lighthouse Gift Shop in Montauk, One Stop Pet Shop locations and Second Star to the Right in Bridgehampton. Thanks to Susan Abrahams and the East Hampton Library.
PHOTO: Hal, the Hamptons Hound, ARF's Jamie Berger and Ava.
just what the doctor ordered
 It is no secret that animals have a calming effect on people and research shows the elderly tend to gain the most. ARF has partnered with the Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Southampton over the past year to bring these therapeutic benefits to their residents. Volunteer Bucky Bezenberg leads this effort each week by taking an ARF dog and ARF cat to the Southampton facility. When ARF arrives you can see faces light up instantly. Read full press release.
More pet therapy volunteers are needed, to find out more call Jamie Berger 631-537-0400 x215
Photo: (left to right) ARF volunteer Bucky Benzenberg, The Hamptons Center's Director of Recreation Matty Hanse, Resident Lou Diamond with Monaco, ARF volunteer Diane Russo with Peter.
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