Afghan Hound Rescue Central Ohio

   Phone: 614-747-0795                              email: ahrco@columbus.rr.com

Found stray in Montgomery County, Laddie spent 3 weeks in the shelter before making his way to his rescue and onto his forever home where he quickly learned that the resident kitties are not to be chased.

Adopted by Gary and Sue,  Laddie and his new affie brother enjoy running free and playing chase around their huge fenced yard. 

                 January 04

Duke ~

Surrendered by his owner of 10 years, Duke became unadoptable when it was discovered that he suffered from heart disease.  Diagnosed with a grade 3 (out of 4) systolic heart murmur, and with no way to determine his life expectancy, the decision was made to send Duke to long-term foster care.   After surgery to remove an abscess tooth and neuter, Duke is happily living life in Girard, Ohio with several small fluffy companions.  His new best friend is a sphynx kitty.  Duke

February ' 04

Surrendered to rescue when his family could no longer care for him.  Bandit lived up to his name as he became known as "the wild child".  At times, challenging his foster Mom to the limit of her abilities.  After several months of rehabilitation, foster Mom, Barb of Lexington, KY finally admitted that she could not let him go.  Bandit has found his forever home with 3 other beautiful affie companions.  All four bring great pleasure to their neighbors as they join their mom on their daily walks.

April '04

Rescued in 1998 Rufie recently lost his home when his family divorced and their lifestyle changed.  Broken hearted at seeing him go, they were happy to learn Rufie has found new happiness with Jeannie and Shane in Madisonville, KY.   Rufie has recently lost 10lbs,  and is enjoying his new low calorie diet,  lots of walks and many hours of fun.

April '04

When we received a call about an Afghan hound in the shelter in Uniontown, PA, we called Truman’s Mom for help.   No problem.    Bonnie did, as she was asked, she went to the shelter and adopted Buddy.    A couple of days went by with phone calls before transport was arrange to get Buddy to Camp Cunningham.  Each time we asked about Buddy's parentage, Bonnie was intentionally vague.  But she couldn't keep the secret for long.   When the affie transport arrived, the question was, "where's the afghan".  But, not to worry, he's cute, he's our responsibility, and we will find him a home.   When foster Dad, Don Cunningham  stopped by wife Sue’s office a few days later, Buddy had an excellent view from the front seat.   One of Sue’s co-workers seeing the little furry face, fell in love with him.   A match made in heaven???   Buddy has a wonderful in Northern Ohio                                                                        May 04

Cupid was the last puppy from a litter of show puppies, the one no one wanted, the one the breeder could not sell.  Cupid was the lucky one who found his way to rescue via  foster Mom Anita Hackworth, of Delaware, Ohio then onto his forever home with Dave and Karen McDonald in Attica, Indiana.

July '04

 Holly found her way to rescue when her owner, who loved her very much, realized that she could not provide the home that Harley needed.   Born into a back yard breeding situation, she was rescued at 6 months old by Bonnie Gross of Indiana.    Bonnie loves this dog more than life itself, but Harley was jealous of Bonnie’s little fluffy dogs and the cats.   For 2 years Bonnie managed to keep the all the animals apart, by rotating dogs and sharing her time, until health constraints made it more and more difficult for her to manage and she realized that she was doing Harley an injustice.   Amidst many tears, Bonnie released Harley to AHRCO where she became Holly.   After several months enjoying the luxuries of Camp Debbie in WV,  guests at the 2004 reunion were able to witness a moment in time, known forever as When Tom met Holly.            August 04

Leopold ~

Previously known as Neo.   Neo was found roaming the streets of a small Indiana town by a young man who gave him to a friend who lived in the country.   Neo lived happily with the young family for a year or so until they sold their home to move to the city.   Because taking Neo was not an option his owners contacted AHRCO to find Neo a new home.

 Luckily for Neo, Don Cunningham had been waiting for a “pale faced” affie to come along.   A few days later, Don and Sue drove the 10 hour return trip from Marblehead Ohio, to Indiana to return with their pale faced affie.   Renamed Leo or Leopold, this beautiful boy immediately fit into the routine of the Cunningham household.   Even Princess Sophie didn’t mind sharing with the newcomer.

Triston's owner moved to New Zealand, leaving Triston in the care of a friend anticipating sending for him once she was settled in her new country.  Unfortunately, Triston's guardian lives in the city where 3 dogs are too many.   With neighbors making frequent complaints to the city officials, and no place else for Triston to go, arrangements were made, and pretty soon Triston began to enjoy a new life, in Cincinnati with Sue & Jim.

September 04

 Keiffer ~

12 years old Keiffer has never been so happy. Not only has he found his forever home with Barb Sterling.  He's got a new girlfriend to share it with.  For more information of Keiffer's sad story, follow this link Keiffer

September '04