ARF’s Pet Celebration Day & 50th Anniversary

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF Hamptons) will hold its Pet Celebration Day and 50th Anniversary on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the ARF Adoption Center, 124 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton. The public is invited to bring the whole family, pets too, for a tail-wagging pet fair dedicated to the joy our cats and dogs bring and the impact of ARF’s rescue efforts for the last 50 years, and the next 50 years to come. Admission to the event is free.

To help ARF celebrate 50 years of caring for animals, elected officials, including New York Senator Anthony Palumbo, Assemblyman Fred Thiele, and East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez will be on hand to make proclamations to honor the organization.

The festivities will include music, vendors, contests, the dog agility course, “Ask the Trainer,” free nail clipping, free microchipping, plus coffee donated by Hampton Coffee Company, a candy station donated by Dylan’s Candy Bar, and more sweet treats donated by Lexus of Southampton and Mercedes Benz of Southampton. Food will also be available for purchase from the Buddhaberry and Mattitaco food trucks. Plus, meet ARF’s cats and dogs available for adoption.

Attendees can also learn about ARF’s programs and services, including the Operation Cat TNR program, dog training and socialization classes, volunteer opportunities, lemonARF, and ARF’s Pet Food Pantry. Guests are asked to bring a donation of pet food or treats for the pantry and will also be encouraged to take part in ARF’s 50th Anniversary Mosaic Photo Installation.

ARF’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is open to everyone—adults, children and their dogs (on leashes) and their cats (in carriers.) Undoubtedly there will be many former ARFans in attendance, with their owner showing them off proudly. Many are re-named and have lost or gained a few pounds, but ARF staff members always recognize them and are delighted to see them happy and healthy with their families.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate 50 years of animal rescue and support ARF’s mission to continue providing care and shelter to animals in need. Join us on May 18 for a day filled with joy, love, and wagging tails.