Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Reports Best-Ever Year

WAINSCOTT, NY- Thousands of homeless dogs and cats have seen a second chance at life due to the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons.

ARF, located in Wainscott, announced today that 2015 was the best year ever in the organizations more-than-40 year history.

Last year, 1,477 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies were rescued and brought to ARF, 1,000 of which were rescued from certain death, according to the organization.

In addition, 1,397 animals were adopted into new homes, an 11 percent increase over last year. That number includes 271 kittens, 90 cats, 630 puppies and 406 dogs.

The Operation Cat Program also saw 2,303 animals spayed/neutered.

Open-hearted supporters contributed the $500,000 netted at ARF’s summer gala, contributing to the organization’s $2.9 million dollar operating budget. It was the organization’s most successful benefit ever, ARF representatives said.

“ARF is committed to this lifesaving work and is thankful for its adopters, donors, rescue partners and volunteers, with whom these achievements are made possible,” a release stated. “ARF’s mission is to actively rescue cats and dogs, provide quality care and offer sanctuary until loving homes can be found.”

Patch photo courtesy of Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons.