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65 years ago – 1949 “Red,” Chuck and Mary Roberts’ dog, was a hero. His persistent barking at 2 a.m. alerted Chuck that the Cedars Cafe was ablaze. Chuck turned in the alarm and Bunny Brown, on the switchboard, called Bill Price and the firefighters. 60 years ago – 1954 Forest Service Ranger John…
This is the best Thanksgiving ever. Sally, our pittie that has been in foster care for almost four years to the date, has found her soul mate. The connection could only mean one thing for Sally. She waited for this and finally is home forever. The last kitten dropped off on the front porch is…
Boomer just can’t believe he has lived at ARF for more than a year now. His birthday is Feb. 27, and even though he is almost 2 years old, he still is a playful, mischievous kitty. He has bravely said goodbye to his brothers and sisters, and has had to take matters into his own…
Four paws up to Buddy the beagle. It was hard to get past those sad eyes and great personality and now you are in the most perfect home a four-legged could ever ask for. He is smiling now. And on the feline end, Mama Lizzie has her perfect home with her canine buddy. And that…
Found: a chow-mix, maybe. A puppy — very young. Call ARF 951-659-1122. Four paws up to our Tammy girl, the min-pin/chi-mix. Your good manners caught the attention you needed to find your perfect human. We just know you will be spoiled to death in a forever and ever home, as it should be. Yay for…
Four paws up to our Tammy girl, the min-pin/chi-mix. Your good manners caught the attention you needed to find your perfect human. We just know you will be spoiled to death in a forever-ever home, as it should be. Yay for you sweetie. And Meatball and Poppy, our kittens abandoned on the ARF porch, will…
Four furry paws up to Tigger, the tiger-striped kitten, for purring his way into a forever home. And a bow wow and woof to Lola, our Chihuahua. She has wagged her way right into a ranch with horses in Colorado to live the rest of her long life with the best Mom ever. Doggy match…
Three little kittens have lost their mittens and they began to cry. “Oh, Mother dear, we sadly fear, our mittens we have lost.” Mama Lizzie, a kitten herself, replied, “Oh, do not fear, for we are at ARF, and our mittens and a home we will surely find.” Lizzie and her babies were left on…
She’s all ears — mixed in with a lot of love, obedience and fun in such a small package. Tammy, also known as Billie Jean, is a 5- to 6-year-old min-pin. She’s good with cats and other dogs, and on the leash. And she absolutely loves car rides. Could you share your space with this…
It was those amazing eyes, Wally, and your charm that helped you wiggle right into your new owner’s arms. Paws up for Wally and his new digs. And it looks like Lily and Lulu are in their forever homes, too. So that leaves Mr. Archie all alone and wondering, “What about me?” Archie is learning…
