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*Andrea J.* · 01-16-2012, 08:52 PM

Paul and I are honored to call her our friend.
http://aruba-daily.com/newspaper/?p=11027

The ARF Aruba group is wonderful.

check out the article on our forum member "sugar".

someday she will get to enjoy a full day at the beach with a frozen cocktail in her hand..........but not while the animals of aruba need assistance.

BillStellaR · 01-16-2012, 09:31 PM

Andrea, thanks for posting. I was just getting around to it but you beat me to it.

soccermom17 · 01-16-2012, 10:14 PM

Sweet!! She is a ROCK STAR!!! what a great thing she is doing!!!

ctfirewife-mjn109 · 01-17-2012, 09:20 AM

What a wonderful organization!

I remember the first time I was on the island. I was at Baby Beach with my family and a mangy, dirty dog just covered in ticks came over to our beach chairs. He was so sweet. We never felt threatened by him so we fed him goldfish crackers and gave him some water.

My heart just sank for him because I am a HUGE animal lover and rescuer. We named him "Blue" after a lovable character in the at that time popular movie "Old School".

My husband and I have talked about bringing a rescue home from Aruba one day. Right now we are in a condo with two rambuncious cats, a rescued beagle & a near 1 yr old boy...no room at the inn! Working towards a house of our own so an Aruban Rescue may be in our future!

Now every time I go back, I think of Blue and wonder what had become of him. I so wish I new of this organization back then.

tight_lines · 01-17-2012, 09:43 AM

This is a great story! Reminds me of the "Potcake" organization my wife and I saw in the Turks & Caicos. We were so tempted to volunteer to take an animal back to the states but we were on our honeymoon. If we didn't already have two dogs, we'd think about taking one back.

*Arubalisa* · 01-17-2012, 12:11 PM

I remember Bambi well!

God bless Sugar.

sugar · 01-21-2012, 07:47 AM

I am still not sure how this article ended up in the Aruba paper, but just wanted to comment. ARF-aruba is a network of many, many supporters. We could not accomplish anything without our board members, who work very hard at their different roles. Stella is a hugh help on the island and when she is in Canada, keeps the secretarial duties organized. I am very unorganized..couldn't do her job.
We also have a great network of volunteers in many different areas and fosters across the U.S. and in Aruba. Of course, we couldn't help so many animals without the generous donations.
Our most rewarding time is when one of our dogs, puppies, cats and kittens are adopted into loving, forever homes.

Thank you to everyone who has supported ARF-aruba!

Kathy

01-16-2012, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,259 Images: 80	Our Member "SUGAR" Paul and I are honored to call her our friend. http://aruba-daily.com/newspaper/?p=11027 The ARF Aruba group is wonderful. check out the article on our forum member "sugar". someday she will get to enjoy a full day at the beach with a frozen cocktail in her hand..........but not while the animals of aruba need assistance. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Arubalisa likes this. __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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01-16-2012, 09:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
BillStellaR Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 141 Images: 11	Andrea, thanks for posting. I was just getting around to it but you beat me to it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Andrea J. likes this.

01-16-2012, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
soccermom17 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 51	Sweet!! She is a ROCK STAR!!! what a great thing she is doing!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-17-2012, 09:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
ctfirewife-mjn109 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boca Prins, Mangel Halto & just about any spot with my little family. Posts: 171 Images: 18	What a wonderful organization! I remember the first time I was on the island. I was at Baby Beach with my family and a mangy, dirty dog just covered in ticks came over to our beach chairs. He was so sweet. We never felt threatened by him so we fed him goldfish crackers and gave him some water. My heart just sank for him because I am a HUGE animal lover and rescuer. We named him "Blue" after a lovable character in the at that time popular movie "Old School". My husband and I have talked about bringing a rescue home from Aruba one day. Right now we are in a condo with two rambuncious cats, a rescued beagle & a near 1 yr old boy...no room at the inn! Working towards a house of our own so an Aruban Rescue may be in our future! Now every time I go back, I think of Blue and wonder what had become of him. I so wish I new of this organization back then. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

01-17-2012, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
tight_lines Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 58	This is a great story! Reminds me of the "Potcake" organization my wife and I saw in the Turks & Caicos. We were so tempted to volunteer to take an animal back to the states but we were on our honeymoon. If we didn't already have two dogs, we'd think about taking one back. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba here we come!

01-17-2012, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	I remember Bambi well! God bless Sugar. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

01-21-2012, 07:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
sugar Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 86	I am still not sure how this article ended up in the Aruba paper, but just wanted to comment. ARF-aruba is a network of many, many supporters. We could not accomplish anything without our board members, who work very hard at their different roles. Stella is a hugh help on the island and when she is in Canada, keeps the secretarial duties organized. I am very unorganized..couldn't do her job. We also have a great network of volunteers in many different areas and fosters across the U.S. and in Aruba. Of course, we couldn't help so many animals without the generous donations. Our most rewarding time is when one of our dogs, puppies, cats and kittens are adopted into loving, forever homes. Thank you to everyone who has supported ARF-aruba! Kathy Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Andrea J. likes this.