An 'Arlo' Update!

Some of you may remember a very special story about Arlo the Aussie. Earlier this year, UAF volunteer Joellyn rescued Arlo from the local shelter, where he was in dire trouble; Arlo had what appeared to be severe sarcoptic mange. After pushing through countless hurdles, challenges and obstacles, Joellyn and other UAF volunteers were able to get Arlo's initial treatment covered, and they even found a foster facility for him down in the Valley (Aussie and Friends) where he would receive the medical treatment and care he needed to recover. Joellyn recently got an encouraging update about Arlo that we wanted to share. Arlo's improvement continues; we understand that he is "much, much better." After thousands of dollars worth of medical treatment (even a bit of radiation for a benign tumor), the loveable young dog has almost conquered all of his mange! In fact, his coat has even grown back! It is likely Arlo will always need a bit of extra care due to a potentially weakened immune system, but then again, Arlo's attitude suggests he's got more than enough spirit to get him through any other challenges he'll face. We're sure - above all else - that the worst is over for this young fellow! Kudos again go out to Joellyn and all the other gracious, compassionate UAF volunteers, who never - ever - give up!

UAF In need of New Fosters!

United Animal Friends is at full capacity! We've got lots of dogs in paid boarding, and even more that we'd like to pull out of the local shelter and get into foster homes. Fostering for United Animal Friends can be an incredibly rewarding experience. For more information about fostering, please call Toby at 928-899-3942.

If you can't foster, please consider donating to our emergency kenneling fund so that we can get more dogs out of danger and into our system. Go online to www.unitedanimalfriends.org or call 928-778-2924 to donate today!

Latest Update for Bear!

The good news just keeps getting better about young Bear, the Shepherd mix rescued by UAF. See what foster mom Cindy has to report!

Bear has had his second surgery for his extreme cruciate ligament damage and is doing remarkably well! He has a great attitude and should be back on all four paws very soon. Bear is a wonderful, patient patient and very gentle, kind and loving. UAF, with their "above-and-beyond" efforts, saved an absolutely wonderful dog from euthanasia. Now Bear is on his way to becoming what he should be: a regular dog. His surgeries are behind him now; he is well on the road to recovery and whoever adopts Bear will never regret it. He will be a loyal best buddy. We will start taking applications for Bear with the understanding that we have to wait a couple of weeks until he gets his stitches out and that Bear will have to go through some gentle home rehab (several small walks daily to start and some Glucosamine daily). He is one happy guy now and thanks everyone for their love, generous support and his new life!