After a national, nine-month search, the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Kimberly J. Nichols will be joining the organization as CEO and Executive Director. Ms. Nichols will succeed ARF’s Scott Howe … Continued
In 1974, Sony Schotland joined with Barbara Hotchkiss Posener and Dorothy Wahl to change the lives of homeless and abandoned animals in the Hamptons. They founded ARF, the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. At that time, summer residents regularly … Continued
ARF is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Siegel to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Siegel is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The One Nine Three Group (193), a boutique advisory firm that provides … Continued
For Immediate Release: 12/15/2022 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS LEGISLATION TO END THE PUPPY MILL PIPELINE Legislation (S.1130/A.4283) Bans the Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits at Retail Pet Stores Allows Pet Stores to Charge Shelters Rent to Use … Continued
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons announces the arrival of nine puppies and their mother last week to the East Hampton Airport. Rescued from rural New Mexico, two flights carried these dogs to the East Coast where they will … Continued
As part of their Brew Barn Series charity release program, Montauk Brewing Company has partnered again with the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons to support the efforts of ARF on the East End. “If you’ve enjoyed a pint on … Continued
NY’s Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill, Passed by Wide Bipartisan Margin, Would Ban Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits in Retail Pet Stores Across State New York Would Be One of the First Places to Adopt This Ban Statewide Pet Stores … Continued
Dear Friends, With the completion of ARF’s Forever Home construction and renovation project in sight, I believe that 2023 will be the right time for me to step down as ARF’s CEO and Executive Director. ARF’s next director will arrive … Continued
As you celebrate July 4th, please keep your animals in mind, as there is often an increase of lost pets following the holiday. Festivities for the 4th often include fireworks and other commotion, which can be stressful to pets or … Continued
UPDATE: May 12, 2022 Earlier this week, the New York State Senate approved S.1130, to shut down the puppy mill pipeline and end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state. The bill must … Continued
