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ARF is here to help through various assistance programs, referrals, and advice that is designed to keep pets in loving homes and out of public shelters.
ARF cannot provide emergency medical assistance. If an animal is having a medical emergency, please call your veterinarian or a local emergency clinic for immediate assistance.
ARF's Resource Center is the first step to get qualified for ARF's assistance programs or connected with other resources in your area.
A library of handouts and information about pet care, solving behavior challenges, resources for recent adopters, and more!
ARF Pet Safety Net assists qualifying Contra Costa County residents in keeping their pets and avoid surrendering them to a shelter.
ARF's FoodShare program supplies pet food and cat litter, donated by Purina, to qualifying low-income pet guardians.
ARF Emergency Medical Fund® (EMF) provides qualifying pet guardians with affordable, non-urgent veterinary care at ARF's clinic.
Tips and resources to prepare your human and furry family members if disaster strikes.
Presented by Hospice of the East Bay in partnership with ARF, providing small group setting for those grieving the loss of a pet.
Deciding you need to rehome a pet is a difficult decision. ARF offers some tips and resources.
2890 Mitchell Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1273
Adoption Hours
Wednesday-Sunday: 12-6 pm
Early sign-in: 9 am-12 pm
(Weds, Thurs, Fri only)
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm
You can save lives. Together, we can make a difference.
ARF is a 501(c)(3)
Tax ID 68-0240341
ARF has received Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 13 years running.