Animal Rescue Foundation of Rome - Floyd County INC.

🐾There’s still room and time to play in the PicklePaws Charity Tournament on the 27th!

✔️ Don’t have a team? We’ll help you find one.
✔️ Not sure how the coed format works? We’ll explain it.
✔️ Having trouble registering? We’ll walk you through it.
✔️ Afraid it’s going to be too hot outside to play? It’s indoors (not a gym floor).

No excuses! 😄 Grab your paddle, support a great cause, and join us for a day of fun benefiting ARF
So many discounts, giveaways and raffles including a pickleball paddle from your host’s wall - Pickleball 706!

Comment below, send ARF a PM, or call Pickleball 707 and we’ll get you set up! 💙🐶💚

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Please show us some love! Right now…at this very moment…we are transporting 8 dogs out of Public Animal Welfare Services to a partner rescue for their second chance!!!
You can vote every day!
Amongst giving animals a second chance with transports, we also are busy in the background with community assistance, spay/neuter, vetting, dog food,

🏆 Best of Rome 2026 Nominations Are OPEN! 🗳️
It's time to shine a spotlight on the BEST of Rome & Floyd County for 2026! Nominate your favorite businesses, people, places, and events across a wide range of categories — and help them earn the recognition they deserve!

💥 Categories include:
🎭 Arts & Entertainment
🚗 Automotive
💇 Beauty & Self-Care
🍽️ Dining & Nightlife
🔧 Services
💪 Health & Wellness
🎓 Kids & Education
🛍️ Shopping

…and so much more!

📅 Nominations open May 16 – June 14
🗳️ One nomination per category, per day

👉 Submit your picks here: https://bit.ly/3V8B24w

Our annual Car & Truck Show was an absolute blast, and we couldn't have done it without our supportive community!
The date change was a bit of a wild card, but it all worked out in the end.
The Cars & Trucks on display were simply incredible!
We're sending huge thanks to our fantastic and generous sponsors, with a special mention to the Floyd County Sheriff's Office! THANK YOU!
And to our amazing volunteers, your tireless dedication to help the animals, is truly recognized and appreciated.

🐾Get ready for PicklePaws 2026! 🐾

Mark your calendars for a tail-waggin’ good time at our Pickleball Charity Event benefiting ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation of Floyd County)!

🐶 You do NOT have to play pickleball to attend! We have animal loving vendors, raffles and great local business for everyone! 💙💚

🎟 Enjoy raffles, vendor booths, and great local businesses.

✂️🐶 Got a pup that needs a glow-up? Doggie StyleZ Mobile Grooming will be parked and ready to pamper in the lot!

🦴 Looking to spoil your furry friend? A Healthy Pet Life is serving up homemade treats your pup will drool over!

🛍 Bring your friends, family, and fellow animal lovers to grab goodies, learn more about ARF, and support a great cause.

Scan the QR code or click the link to register.

Hosted by the powerhouse indoor - this is more than just a pickleball event, it will be a full on paw-some time!

Paddle up, show up, and support our furry friends who don't have a voice of their own. 🐕🐈

Please contact Jessie if you are interested in becoming a Sponsor or providing swag bag goodies!

Proceeds help support animals in need right here in our community 🐾

🚫 Please note: pets are not allowed INSIDE the event.

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It takes a village!
This is possible because of your love and support, our wonderful rescue partners, and devoted volunteers. Working at an animal shelter is not for the weak. Thank you again Public Animal Welfare Services staff for your hard work and dedication.

This month, thanks to Animal Rescue Foundation of Rome - Floyd County INC., 26 dogs have gotten their second chance outside the shelter walls. 🐾

It’s often the quiet, behind-the-scenes rescue pulls that make the biggest difference — the ones that turn a kennel into a warm couch, uncertainty into safety, and waiting into belonging.

We are incredibly grateful for ARF and their continued partnership and dedication to saving lives. These moments may not always be seen, but they are deeply felt by every dog who gets a fresh start.

Thank you for being part of this lifesaving work with us. 💙

It’s official!!! We can’t have these nice Cars & Trucks in the rain.
Our Car & Truck show will be postponed for the rain out date.
Same time on May 2nd.
Spread the word!!!

***UPDATE***
(Show cancelled for tomorrow due to weather. Will have our Car & Truck Show May 2nd)

The weather this time of year does not want to participate. Our Car & Truck Show is this Saturday!

We are checking the weather closely. Check for updates!!! We will post tomorrow if we will continue or plan for rain out date May 2, 2026.

Thank you all for you continued love and support!

When you read this, remember…

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!

We physically visited Public Animal Welfare Services, interacted with the long-term at-risk pups, took pictures, and met their personalities.
Our actions provided a second chance to 10 furbabies, a number that, although not substantial, represents lives rather than words.
Several of these babies had been residents for over 100 days.
We cannot save them all, but we certainly try.
It truly takes a collective effort. Much more can be accomplished together in this ongoing battle that we are not winning. We are all here to assist these innocent and voiceless lives.
Our ACTIONS, which reflect our mission, brought a chance for love and happiness to these 10 furry friends.

A huge THANK YOU to those who continue to support us and our efforts. As a donation based non-profit, this is possible with your help and donations. Thank you to the P.A.W.S staff for your hard work, thank you to our rescue partners, and selfless volunteers.

The ARF Car & Truck show is back again!

May 2nd (due to weather. NOT April 25th) from 9am-2pm.
Calvary Baptist Church
101 Broadus Rd NE
Rome, GA 30161

Registration is from 9am-11am.

Any questions please contact:
Sue (706) 233-3543
Ken (706) 802-8624