Amity Animal Rescue Fund, Inc. - AARF -  was recently awarded the American Red Cross Animal Hero Award, according to a statement.

AARF received the award for its efforts to support animal welfare on different levels from holding rabies clinics, the Spay/Neuter NOW program, assistance with feral cat colonies and work with private citizens in need of assistance, the statement said.

AARF also is holding a series of library discussions in May at the Woodbridge Library.

 

Pictured with the award are AARF members Beth Heller of Woodbridge; second from left; Bridget Albert of Orange; Margie Schenk, also of Orange; and Pat Rubin of Bethany. Flanking AARF are award presenters Woodbridge First Selectman Ed Sheehy, far left, and O. F. Mossberg & Sons, director of Media Relations Linda Powell.
WTNH News 8 anchor Kristen Cusato was the events emcee.