Tower of Terror

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the animals of Northeast Arkansas by viewing the Tower of Terror. It is not something that everyone can linger and look at but helps with the understanding of the abuses that are investigated in our area.

Even the head of Animal Control, Larry Rogers, could not resist the adoreable Skunk, who is NAFA's designated canine for puppy mill education.

Here is Skunk with her intake picture when she first came to NAFA from the puppymill she and several others were taken from.

NAFA chose this time to also honor our local Animal Control Officers in Jonesboro. They are a great team of individuals and we are honored to work with them to make Jonesboro a better place for the animals.

Lots of people donated $1.00 for each rose and place card in honor of a living pet or relative or in memory of a lost pet or family member. Thank you to all who donated. Your money will help NAFA to keep up the community programs we do.

Place cards like these with individual roses are sold for each event. These cards read
"In remembrance of Bear and Stormy. Your Mom, Lisa will miss you for the rest of her lifetime."

Some people came out early.

Some of the newer volunteers were learning for the first time some of the cases we have been through. Seeing the faces of desperation and then watching them turn to recognition is one of the best feelings that a person can have.

One of the best quotes that has ever came from a person's mouth.

The Tower of Terror! This has become an annual event and honors some of the animals that NAFA has dealt with in the past few years. While some of the images are graphic, they are necessary to convey our message to the public.

Till Next Time,

Tut

DESPERADO

I have been out again with the NAFA RAID team and you won't believe this poor dog that we brought back. I want to warn you that it isn't a pretty site, but I think you should all know about this dog. You see, someone dropped it off at the end of a country road near the house of an elderly man. The elderly, disabled man told us that he called everyone trying to find someone to help him. After almost a week he called a vets office who referred him to NAFA. That's when the RAID team and I responded.


WARNING ... these are photos of my poor friend.

He had no name so I've called him "Desperado". I think you will know why.

As you can see, he is so covered in mange that his skin is actually oozing.

His feet were so bad that he was unable to walk straight.

The vet told me that he was one of the worst cases of untreated mange that he had ever seen.

Of course, they won't let me close because I might catch it. However, that didn't stop the RAID Team from holding and loving on him while the veterinarian quietly euthanized him. His temperature was nearly 107 degrees. He was having seizures and there was serious brain damage already. There were many questions that went through my mind as I watched my humans work with "Desperado" ...

How could someone dump this poor dog on a country road, to die alone and in such miserable pain? Why did it take so many days of suffering before the elderly man could find someone to help him?

I am so lucky to have a family now, what more can I do to stop the suffering of the many animals in this area? The humans of the RAID team are comforting me now. They tell me that my blog will help. They also say that although I am incredibly sad, that I should also be happy that we were able to stop his suffering. Many people will be too sad to look at the pictures ... but I say that everyone should look at him and think about his suffering. Then, they should pledge to help rescues in their area because I know that he is not the only dog to suffer. I know there are hundreds or even thousands of suffering animals and the only way to help them is to help the rescues. So, make a donation to a rescue you know that works abuse cases, even if it is just a dollar. Because without your support animals liked "Desperado" won't get any help.

With Sadness and Determination,

Tutankhamun

PROTESTING IS HEATED!

Who knew dogs were so opinionated?

Hey, Tut here just wanted to update you on the latest happenings. We are fed up with the only the male cats in our community getting neuter rights. Dogs deserve those rights also and spaying should be included. Equal opportunity should be given to dogs and cats so that low cost altering can be had by all!

Dakota was glad that her Mom allowed her to participate. She was taking a small break.

Issy was not going to be outdone and when her shorter sibling, Patti, said that she was protesting Issy eagerly volunteered!

Patti was really excited about being involved but would have loved it if the kind people at the bakery where we protested would have let her come in for a moment in the air conditioning.

Watch for protesting in your neighborhood! You never know where we could go next!

Till Next Time,

Tutankhamun

Welcome To NAFA's Board of Director's Blog!

I don't know for sure how this is going to work out, but we are prepared to give blogging a try. I will start by introducing myself. My name is Tutankhamun. I am the Executive Director of Northeast Arkansans for Animals. I know what you are thinking... he's a dog, how can he be the Executive Director? Well the story behind that is who better to know what a bunch of dogs need than a dog. Please know that we are an equal opportunity board and we do not discriminate by species. I was just the lucky one appointed to oversee this organizations well being. Please note that everyone that is involved in this organization is a volunteer. There are no paid employees at NAFA (kibble does not count). In the upcoming weeks and months I will introduce other members of NAFA's Board of Director's. Thank you for your time and support!