ARF Animal Rights Fur-ever

ARF Animal Rights Fur-ever Animal Rescue Organization in Jackson County, WV

Mission Statement
Animal Rights Fur-ever (ARF) is a small "pack" of dedicated volunteers organized in June, 2010, to improve our community by improving the lives of animals in Jackson County, WV. Membership is open to all who care about animals and who will rise above differences and personalities and work together against pet overpopulation, abuse, and neglect. This non-profit group will find res

ponsible homes for animals; rescue animals; sponsor fund-raising events to support animal welfare and public education; cooperate with local officials and other animal welfare groups whose goals and methods are compatible with our own, and assist Jackson County Animal Shelter by maintaining Petfinder, holding adoptathons, transporting rescued animals, etc.

Introducing DELIAH at Jackson County Animal Shelter! This beauty is available for adoption is she is the perfect package...
12/13/2025

Introducing DELIAH at Jackson County Animal Shelter!

This beauty is available for adoption is she is the perfect package. OK...this package is big, Deliah weighs in at 103 lbs, but she is a Mastiff afterall. She has very good manners: she walks well on a leash, is not a barker (pretty quiet actually) and does well with other dogs. Deliah is already spayed. She does chase chickens though. Stop by the Jackson County Animal Shelter if you'd like to meet her or give them a call --304 372-6064-- during business hours to get more information about this sweet gal.

Let's find her a home for Christmas!

12/12/2025

‼️🐾The shelter could use your help‼️

Currently there are 99 dogs and more than 30 cats being cared for at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. That’s a lot of cleaning!
They are in need of:

✔️bleach
✔️Dawn dish soap
✔️newspapers
✔️laundry soap

If you can, stop by with a donation. It would be much appreciated!

ARF has many things for which to be thankful this Thanksgiving holiday! One of them is our wonderful adopters! We try to...
11/27/2025

ARF has many things for which to be thankful this Thanksgiving holiday! One of them is our wonderful adopters! We try to match our little orphan dogs to families that can help them thrive. Maggie is definitely thriving! She celebrated her first "Gotcha" Day with a big party at her doggie day care. She loves her home, her day care, her trainer, her new toys and sweater, and the pup cups her mommy and daddy get her. (She's learned the word "pup cup" even when they spell it!) After a fun day of play, she likes to snuggle up with dad for a nap on the couch. Some might say that she's a little spoiled, but seeing our dogs be spoiled makes ARF members really happy! Congratulations, Maggie, on landing a home where you are understood, your needs are met, you get time and attention,, and you're enjoying life. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Gotcha Day, you lucky girl!

Remembering Goldtown Goldie - A Logyard Legend2013-2025With heavy hearts, ARF is sad to announce the passing of former A...
11/08/2025

Remembering Goldtown Goldie - A Logyard Legend
2013-2025

With heavy hearts, ARF is sad to announce the passing of former ARF dog and foster fail, Goldtown Goldie, on November 5, 2025. For all of you who followed her story, she was dubbed the Logyard Diva and the Ghost Dog of Goldtown who was on the lam for 3 years before finally being captured by ARF on April 02, 2017.

Shortly after her capture she had two back to back cancer surgeries (One at OSU) and was a trooper through it all. She bounced back and became a couch pototato at home and a very important ARF volunteer by participating in fundraisers, passing out her Pawtographed pictures, welcoming new ARF foster dogs into her home and showing them the ropes. Goldie never knew a stranger, either two legged or 4 legged, and was without a doubt one of the sweetest and fluffiest dogs ever.

Goldie's image is on our ARF van and her legacy will live on as she continues her travels with every transport. She will watch over all of the rescue dogs and assure them they are headed for a new and better life.

We would like to thank Jackson Animal clinic for being so incredibly awesome and for helping us keep Goldie comfortable through her final weeks. We would also like to thank the Goldtown community and the log yard fellas for all of the Wendy Burgers, french fries and sandwiches you gave her to keep her safe and off of the Interstate until she could be captured. If not for you, she would not have survived.

Goldie, your heart was strong but your body finally gave out. GOSH do we miss you! You were so very LOVED and we appreciate you sharing your life with us. RIP sweet girl ...

For anyone thinking of fostering a dog, please know how rewarding it can be for both the human and the dog. If you can open your home and your heart to just one rescue dog, please message ARF or the Jackson County Animal Shelter. We are always in need.

Congratulations to our latest ARF basket winner -- Suzette Lowe! Your Halloween treat came early this year! We hope you ...
10/20/2025

Congratulations to our latest ARF basket winner -- Suzette Lowe! Your Halloween treat came early this year! We hope you enjoy searching through all of the "goodies" in your basket. (Boo may even enjoy helping you!) As always, we appreciate everyone who supported our fundraiser and promise to put every penny into helping another animal in need! Thank you to Vail Furniture for displaying the basket and providing tickets for supporters.
They say it takes a village, and we have the greatest village imaginable! Thank you!

GOOD NEWS!!! ARF's good boy Xeus found his fur-ever home on Thursday, October 16, and it's a perfect match! Seeing pets ...
10/20/2025

GOOD NEWS!!! ARF's good boy Xeus found his fur-ever home on Thursday, October 16, and it's a perfect match! Seeing pets go to a home is always nice, but it's especially heartwarming when both humans and pets have an immediate connection and are happy to have found each other! We know Xeus will be spoiled, and we're all for it! Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, for being the soft place for Xeus to land and for your generous donation to help ARF vet another animal in need. Keep us posted on your new family member! We're so happy for both of you!

‼️BUC-EE'S HALLOWEEN RAFFLE BASKET‼️Another Mega Buc-ee's Halloween Basket is up for grabs from ARF! This one is a doozy...
09/24/2025

‼️BUC-EE'S HALLOWEEN RAFFLE BASKET‼️

Another Mega Buc-ee's Halloween Basket is up for grabs from ARF! This one is a doozy and is a Halloween Basket valued at over $400! Don't miss your chance to get tickets and support ARF to help doggies in need. Ticket prices are $1 each, 6 for $5, 12 for $10, or 30 for $20. Tickets are available from ARF members and from our friends at Vail Furniture, where the winning ticket will be drawn on October 20th.

Basket contains 2 Glow in the dark Fit Forty Yukon Halloween 40 oz. tumblers, 3 Glow in the Dark Halloween T-shirts (“Buc-ee’s Put a Spell on Me”) - adult large, youth 2T and 4T, Halloween Buc-ee’s plush toy, traditional Buc-ee’s plush toy, Teriyaki and Cherry Jerky Treats, Large size Beaver Nuggets, Chocolate covered Beaver nuggets, Buc-ee’s Halloween Blanket, Children's Activity Book, Stretch-ee Buc-ee’s toy, Buc-ee’s child seat belt cover, Buc-ee’s “trick or treat bags”, Halloween Beanie Babies, Buc-ee’s bead bracelet, dog toys and Light-up flashing toys! As always, your support is deeply appreciated by both ARF and the pets they are able to help!

The basket is on display at Vail Furniture until the drawing on October 20th. You do not have to be present to win.

08/07/2025

‼️Our friends at Jackson County Animal Shelter sure could use your help‼️

They are currently caring for over 90 dogs and about 35 cats. To say the shelter is full is an understatement. The food supply is getting low. If you could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated.

The following items are much needed:

PURINA DOG FOOD (DRY)
PURINA PUPPY CHOW (DRY)
MILK-BONES
CANNED DOG FOOD FOR THE OLDER DOGS
PUPPERONI TREATS
BENEFUL TREATS
NON CLUMPING KITTY LITTER
PURINA CAT FOOD

*no rawhides--Choking hazzard

Donations can be dropped off at the shelter or Vail Furniture in Ripley. Chewy, Amazon orders, etc can be sent to the shelter at 86 County Farm Road, Cottageville, WV 25239. Shelter phone number is 304 372-6064.

Please consider donating. And dog walkers and kitty cuddlers are always a welcome treat for the animals and staff.

YOU CAN BUY LOVE! $32 adoption fee!! THese sweeties are available at Jackson Co. Animal Shelter. They have have been f...
06/27/2025

YOU CAN BUY LOVE! $32 adoption fee!! THese sweeties are available at Jackson Co. Animal Shelter. They have have been fixed and chipped. PLEASE SHARE AND LETS FIND THESE PUPS A HOME

What a great way to start the weekend! Congratulations and thank you ANDY MELLERT for supporting ARF and our mission. E...
05/10/2025

What a great way to start the weekend! Congratulations and thank you ANDY MELLERT for supporting ARF and our mission. Enjoy the basket…there’s certainly a lot of goodies packed in that basket.

Again, we so appreciate everyone that donated and/or purchased raffle tickets for this basket. We appreciate you!

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P O Box 264
Ripley, WV
25271

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