ACT Rescue and Foster (ARF) working in the Canberra region with pounds to rescue and rehome as many unwanted dogs and puppies as we can

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		To save and improve the lives of dogs in the Canberra region


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	About ARF ACT Rescue and Foster (ARF) Inc. (ABN 54 495 663 951) is an incorporated association of people in the Canberra (Australia) and surrounding region who rescue dogs from euthanasia and foster them temporarily in our own homes for as long as it takes to find them loving, permanent homes.
	ARF aims to: Save and improve the lives of dogs primarily in the Canberra region, as well as in surrounding regions, including metropolitan and regional Sydney, by: Rescuing and rehoming as many unwanted dogs as possible; Educating the community about responsible dog companionship; Working with local pounds to help achieve, develop and implement "minimum destruction" policies and procedures; and Establishing and developing networks of communication for people involved in rescue and rehoming dogs.

	Click on the picture of Jess and her foster siblings to meet all the dogs currently seeking adoption

	Top ARF Links: Available dogs gallery Dialup link to available dogs Dog wanted: fill-in form Recently adopted dogs Help ARF to help dogs Want to sponsor an ARF Dog? What does foster care involve? ARF membership Do you want to rehome your dog? Chin Wag- January 2010 edition (large pdf file) Contact us	Dogs needing special assistance (updated 29 December 2009 ) Good News Stories (updated 20 August 2009) Special Thanks ARF members' site Upcoming ARF Events (updated 31 January 2010)

	Jessie needs your help! Jessie is a French Bulldog X recently saved from euthanasia and is now in foster care. We have since discovered that she has a minor cleft palate, resulting in a hole running up between her teeth and into her nasal cavity. Jessie is a delightful pup of 8 months. She has a fabulous nature with other animals and humans alike. She is good with cats, loves a gentle game with the dogs and adores affection from her humans. For her age she is so mature. She is not a digger or chewer and is very responsive and generally obedient. Though she may be a little "unique" in looks, she is just the sweetest young girl you could meet. Later in January, Jessie will have treatment to fix her cleft palate. This will cost ARF approx $600. This is in addition to the standard veterinary bills for desexing, microchipping, vaccination and worming. Your assistance to help meet this additional costs for the gorgeous Jessie is very much appreciated. All donations to ARF over $2 are tax deductible. If you can help ARF to continue rescuing neglected dogs, some of whom, like Jessie, need extra medical care before they can be adopted, please contact ARF for our bank details or use PayPal to make a direct donation.

	Quote of the Week: "Animals are such agreeable friends--they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." ~ George Eliot

	Ever thought about rescuing dogs? Foster carers are the "missing piece of the puzzle" between the pound and the forever home. They provide shelter, care and love for the dogs in preparation for their new homes. If this sounds like something you would like to do, fostering through ARF can provide you with the support to make it easier, safer and more affordable than doing it solo. If you, or anyone you know, are keen to help save abandoned dogs lives, please read a little about what is involved in "Foster Care" and talk to us and /or complete the form there.	Sponsorship or donations All donations to ARF of $2 and over are tax-deductible. If you can help ARF to continue rescuing neglected dogs, some of whom need some extra medical care before they can be adopted, please contact ARF for our bank details to make a direct donation. ARF is also happy to accept donations through

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