Newslittle bear's journey
arf offers reward for lost dog
ARF updates logo
artist carol saxe donates mural to arf
Photo: Patricia Kinney (left) of DBA Climb the Walls and Rafael of Advanced Interiors install the mural.
holiday pet food drive
boy scout project benefits arf
eight cats adopted at fall for a feline
arf kicks off the holiday season
arf helps save 156 dogs from midwest puppy mill
arf's 18th annual stroll to the sea dog walk
Photo: Academy Award winning actress, Mercedes Ruehl cuts the ribbon to start the stroll. Photo by Blanche Williamson. Click here to see more photos.
ARF RECEIVEs 5,000 POUNDS OF FREE CAT LITTER
the 2012 arf pet calendar has arrived!
arf honors dr. lewis berman at beach ball
arf psa on ltv fashion cents
Photo: Alaina Goggin (left) and Julia Friedriech present their donation to ARF’s Nancy Butts. ARF travels to ohio to help rescue 37 puppy mill dogs!
ARF Announces scholarship program
ARF thrift shop Designer showhouse raises $100,000
Photos: (Left) Event Chair and Designer Sandra McConnell with Designer Marshall Watson in his vignette “purr-fect” retreat. (Right) Roric Tobin of Geoffrey Bradfield Interiors and Justin Conncannon with Iris, one of the ARF dogs adopted at the event. Photos by Adriel Reboh/Patrick McMullan Company. Click here to see more party photos. arf brick garden begins
Be a part of the brick garden, be a permanent part of ARF. There can be no more meaningful way to memorialize a loved pet, a friend or family member. Buy your brick online now.
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Born in the wild in Montauk, Little Bear and his sibling did not enter this world easily. A congenital deformity left them both with underdeveloped eyes causing permanent blindness. When a kindly OP Cat volunteer found the two kittens, one had died, but Little Bear crawled to her. He was very sick and in addition to his sad eyes, he was infested with worms and ear mites. For two months, the volunteer nursed him back to health. She was amazed and touched by his zest for life as he overcame his blindness and played boldly with her cats. Now Little Bear is five months old and at ARF waiting to be adopted. He is healthy, litter trained, neutered and ready for his forever home! Please find a place in your heart for this amazing kitten. He loves to be held, to purr and to play. For more information contact  newspagecopy.jpg)
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons is offering a $500 REWARD for information leading to the safe return of Shiba Inu, Gilda! Gilda went missing from ARF on January 7 while on a walk. She is a very shy puppy mill rescue who got spooked by a car and got away from her handler. There have been only a few sightings of her in the Wainscott and East Hampton area. She was last seen with her leash still attached. Anyone with information should call 631-537-0400 x207 or 631-816-3565.
As ARF begins its 38th year, it will introduce an updated logo which includes a graphic of a cat and dog to reflect ARF’s mission of saving both dogs and cats. “We’ve always wanted to add an animal graphic to our well known logo to remind people of ARF’s mission” says ARF Executive Director Sara Davison. The roll out will happen gradually, starting with printed materials, followed by the ARF website, buildings, street signs, vans and a new line of merchandise to be unveiled this spring!
“Paw Daze of Summer” by renowned East End artist, Carol Saxe was installed at the ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop in Sagaponack on Friday, December 30. The 26 foot mural is sure to delight shoppers at when they visit the thrift shop. Saxe, a long time animal advocate was the first artist to create a cover for the ARF Pet Calendar in 2006. “Anything I can do for ARF is my pleasure. I have gotten back more than I have given,” says Saxe, calling her work “a labor of love.” The original mural artwork has also been donated by Saxe and will be sold at a later date to benefit ARF. 
Daniel Pelis of Lake Grove recently completed his Star Project for Boy Scout Troop 349. Daniel, who has attended ARF’s Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk for many years, knew he wanted to do something to help the homeless animals at the ARF adoption center. For his project, Daniel stood outside PETCO in Lake Grove on November 5th and asked shoppers to donate an item for the cats and dogs at ARF. Donations included pet food, toys, beds, blankets, treats, and towels. Thank you Daniel!
On November 19, ARF held its 2nd annual “Fall For A Feline” Country Fair at the Southampton Elks Lodge. Eight cats were adopted at this family friendly fair which also included a cat crafts corner, refreshments and all the information you ever needed to know about our feline friends. Thanks to the Southampton Elks Lodge, Special Host, Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Jr., Dr. Terry Meekins, many local merchants who donated to the event and our very dedicated volunteers.
ARF’s 1st Annual Holiday Bazaar, “HOLIDAY ROCK” was a huge success! Thrift shop enthusiasts and animal lovers gathered at the ARF Thrift Shop in Sagaponack on Saturday, November 12th for refreshments and seasonal gifts for people and pets. Congratulations to Ancho White, the winner of the pet parade (seen here on the left in her beautiful party dress). Be sure to make the ARF Thrift Shop a stop while you are shopping for the holidays and remember you can also donate items to the shop. For more information you can contact shop manager Wendy Peterson at 
ARF just completed its 4th Puppy Mill Rescue of 2011. 30 of the 156 dogs rescued, arrived at the ARF Adoption Center on October 18th. 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, Cocker Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Brussels Griffon, and an Italian Greyhound. ARF worked with humane partners 
On Saturday, October 15th, hundreds of dog-walkers met at Mulford Farm in East Hampton to show off their furry friends in a walk to the ocean and back, in support of ARF. This year’s Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk was a great success. Special thanks to Mercedes Ruehl and Isaac Mizrahi and to our corporate sponsors: Coach, East End Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center, Starbucks, Invisible Fence by Canine Control, The Ocean Group, Prince Associates, Corcoran Sunshine, Suffolk County National Bank, and Hampton Pet Club.
The votes have been tallied for GiveLitter™ - a charitable campaign that saw cat lovers casting 59,550 online votes over forty-five days to donate thousands of pounds of cat litter between three animal shelters including ARF. Thank you to all who voted in support of the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. As a result of the campaign, ARF has received over 5,000 pounds of free cat litter (enough for the rest of the year) donated by World’s Best Cat Litter
The arrival of the new 2012 ARF Pet Calendar was celebrated at a Kick Off Party at the home of Barbara and Alan Washkowitz. ARF supporters and their dogs—some of the stars of the calendar—enjoyed an evening of delicious food and socializing while cover artist, John Alexander signed copies of the calendar. The calendar, now in its seventh year, is an important source of revenue for the animals at ARF and copies can be purchased for $25 at the ARF Adoption Center and the ARF Thrift Shop or 
On Saturday, August 13th ARF hosted Magic Under the Moonlight, an evening of dinner and dancing on the ocean at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club. Over 230 high profile guests from New York and the Hamptons attended the magical evening to celebrate ARF and raise important funds for cats and dogs in need. The honoree was Dr. Lewis Berman, Veterinarian and Founder of Park East Animal Hospital, for his 50 years of outstanding veterinary practice and service to the animal welfare community. Longtime animal rescue advocate and renowned New York Post columnist and NBC commentator Cindy Adams introduced Dr. Berman and presented him with his award. The event was chaired by Rachel and Gary Sumers. Joining in the evening’s festivities was a selection of ARF cats and dogs available for adoption. By the end of the evening nearly $250,000 had been raised in support of ARF and Phoebe, a 3 month old dachshund mix had found a loving new home. Photo: Dr. Berman with Cindy Adams by Adiel Reboh/Patrick McMullan Company. 
When a group of 4 tweens decided they wanted to help the cats and dogs at ARF, they knew they wanted to do more than set up a lemonade stand. So instead, Julia Friedriech, Alaina Goggin, Anna Lytton and Talena Mascali recently held a vintage fashion show and cocktail party for friends and family in Sagaponack to benefit ARF. This group of fashionistas raised $120 from the event which included fashions from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Japanese designer Issey Miyake. ARF thanks them for their fashion cents and generosity!
Back in July, ARF participated in its 3rd Puppy Mill Rescue of 2011. Since 2009, ARF has participated in 
ARF has many wonderful cats and dogs available for adoption, but some find homes faster than others. In hopes of finding all our animals loving homes as quickly as possible, we are starting the ARF Scholarship Program. This program is specifically designed to help our older animals and some of our special needs animals with minor medical conditions, find homes. The scholarship program will provide financial assistance to people adopting these special cats and dogs. 
On Saturday, May 28th, to celebrate the grand re-opening, the ARF Thrift Shop in Sagaponack was transformed into a stunning Designer Showhouse featuring 9 rooms by renowned interior decorators. Each stylish room incorporated ARF Thrift Shop items and pieces donated from the designers own collections, which ranged from a sophisticated dining pavilion, a writer’s lair, 
attended the special evening. By the end of the night two ARF dogs had been adopted, nearly every item in the designer showhouse had been sold and $100,000 had been raised in support of ARF. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success. 
The first installment of the ARF Commemorative Brick Garden has been completed. Come to the ARF Adoption Center any day between 11-4 to see your brick. The garden is located at the entrance to the Adoption Center in front of the Catteries. To date $25,000 has been raised from the sale of bricks and sales of bricks continue! All proceeds from brick sales are designated for the ARF Endowment, assuring our continuing service to the community.
