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Located conveniently in the heart of ARF's adoption center, Lou Russa's Boutique has all the basics, bells, and whistles for those with discriminating taste - on two or four legs! Open during ARF's regular adoption hours, o...
Looking for a nice couch, a good read, a great deal on quality home accessories or quality clothing at a fraction of retail prices? Shop at the ARF Thrift Store in Concord, staffed by friendly and energetic volunteers! All sales proceeds suppor.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 50,500 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Virginia Pitchford Main Entry
Visitors to our facility arrive in the warm, welcoming main entry including a donor wall honoring leading contributors to ARF's capital campaign.
Lesher Foundation Multi-Use Hall
ARF's multi-use hall hosts adoptions, school tours, community gatherings, events, and more.
Lou Russa's Boutique
Located in the heart of ARF's adoption center, Lou Russa's Boutique sells pet supplies, gifts, and more to support ARF's programs.
Maddie's Animal Care Center
Animals relax in a homelike setting, preparing them for adoption and encouraging adopters to envision a pet in their home.
Lynn & Dolores McCoskey Spay/Neuter Clinic
With state-of-the-art veterinary technology, ARF's clinic controls overpopulation through spay and neuter and provides critical care for shelter animals.
Learning Center
ARF's interactive museum teaches children the skills they need to understand and care for animals with a junior vet clinic, pet supply shop, and stage for teaching and interacting with animals.
Nestle Purina Dog Training Pavilion
The home of ARF's training program, where courses led by talented training professionals help guardians train for a lifetime of happiness with their pets.
Engelstad Pets and Vets Center
A safe space for the veteran-dog teams of ARF's Pets and Vets program to gather, learn, train, and socialize. The 7,893-square-foot building includes group and simulated home training rooms, program offices, dog condos gathering space, and more.
Located conveniently in the heart of ARF's adoption center, Lou Russa's Boutique has all the basics, bells, and whistles for those with discriminating taste - on two or four legs! Open during ARF's regular adoption hours, o...
Looking for a nice couch, a good read, a great deal on quality home accessories or quality clothing at a fraction of retail prices? Shop at the ARF Thrift Store in Concord, staffed by friendly and energetic volunteers! All sales proceeds suppor.
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.