Learn How to Help Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends

Executive director Susan Leisure explains how people can help the group, known as AARF, accomplish its many efforts to help dogs find forever homes, and more. AARf recently held a dog adoption day.

Weekend Planner: Spring FUN Break, Egg Hunt, Hike

Also this weekend: Dog Adoption Day at AARF and the Easter bunny at Stonecrest.

  Please click on the event title for more information. Saturday, March 30 > Spring FUN Break begins at Stone Mountain Park, featuring the new Journey 2: The Mysterious Island – The 4-D Experience! at the 4-D theater, and the Campfire Grill. Prices vary. > Easter bunny at Mall at Stonecrest, 2929 Turner Hill Rd. in Lithonia, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. > Dog Adoption Day at AARF Pet Central, 6570 James B. Rivers Dr., 12-3 p.m. Sunday, March 31 > Interpretive and recreational hike with Ranger Robby at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Rd. in Lithonia, from 8-11 a.m. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and water. > 9th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wade Walker Park, 5585 Rockbridge Rd. in Stone Mountain, 2-5 p.m. for kids ages 3-10, provided…

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Have Room and a Heart for a Cat? Consider Julius

Julius is available for adoption from Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends in Stone Mountain.

Duke the Dog Needs a Home

Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends in Stone Mountain says this big lovable dog is playful and smart.

5 Questions For...

Five Questions For: Susan Leisure, Executive Director, Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends

Patch asked Leisure about the organization's projects and needs.

Susan Leisure, executive director of Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends in Stone Mountain city, answered five questions from Patch about the organization - including what's on its holiday wish list and its ongoing needs: Does AARF have a special 'holiday wish' this year -- a need you'd like taken care of before the start of 2013? We have some ongoing renovation projects that might take longer than the end of the year, but our two primary "holiday wishes" for our facility are: 1) to finish our dog adoption room, and 2) to renovate our cat adoption room. For the dog adoption room, we still need to add in the HVAC system (about $1200) and finish the outdoor fence area (about $1500). For the cat adoption room, we need new cat trees and scratching …

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Volunteer Corner

School Mentors to Help Kids, "Fabulous $5" to Help a Pet

A weekly list of local volunteer and donation opportunities.

The following are local volunteer opportunities and donation needs: Help Needed - Donations Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends (AARF Atlanta) says $5 is fabulous, especially when it comes to helping one of its foster pets. The giving opportunity is called Fabulous $5 Friday. AARF will let you donate to a specific AARF foster pet and will update you on the how your generosity is assisting the animal. Learn more about Fabulous $5 Friday and how to donate. Help Needed -Volunteers: Learn more about volunteer age requirements, accessibility, and how to sign up for Hands On Atlanta Day here. If you'd like to try it, prospective mentors must complete an application, a background check through the DeKalb County School District Public Safety department…

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Volunteer Corner

Help Care for Wildlife at AWARE

Take a look at this and other local volunteer and donation opportunities, posted weekly on Patch.

The following are local volunteer opportunities and donation needs in Stone Mountain and Lithonia:  For more information, go to AWARE's website . The phone number is 678-418-1111. Learn more about Refugee Family Services and its opportunities. The phone number is 404-299-6217. Donation Opportunities Here's what's on AWARE's wish list: GENERAL ANIMAL CARE FOOD

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Donations Help Animal Rescue Group Get New A/C

But Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends posted on Facebook that it could still use donations because now duct work also needs to be done in the building, which is located in the City of Stone Mountain.

UPDATED: AARF Gets New A/C Unit

Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends has received donations toward getting the new air conditioner, which replaces an older unit that quit earlier this month. The group needs additional funding help as duct work needs to be completed.

Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends posted this update on Thursday, Aug. 16 on the organization's Facebook page about its air conditioning situation, which began earlier this month when the facility's 35 year-old unit quit: The new air conditioner is being installed today! Thanks to everyone who has donated so far. So far, we have raised 55% of our initial goal. We found out this morning that the existing ductwork is installed incorrectly, so we are looking at a higher cost than we thought. If you would like to donate online, click the Paypal link below. The kitties at AARF Pet Central say thank you! The link mentioned in the Facebook post helps people make a donation to AARF through Paypal. Here is a previous message from Susan Leisure of …

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Volunteer Corner

After School Program, Pet Help Volunteers Needed

A weekly list of local volunteer opportunities.

The following are several organizations' needs for volunteers or donations. The groups listed are in Stone Mountain or in areas nearby: Volunteer coordinator Stephanie Burton said volunteers don’t have to be available everyday; even just one day of help would work. Let her know what day(s) you are available: rfsvolunteers@refugeefamilyservices.org Since the market runs from 4-8 p.m., things need to be set up by 3:45 p.m. and broken down by 8:15 p.m., the organization said. Set up involves going by AARF Pet Central to pick up the tent, table and supplies, actual set up at the market and bringing the items back to AARF. Volunteers are needed July 27-August 31. If you can help, contact Susan with AARF: susan@aarfatlanta.org See other …

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