array ( 'id' => '87', 'PARENT_ID' => '278', 'landing_slave' => '0', 'PAGE_ID' => '0', 'name1' => 'Pets and Vets', 'url' => 'pets-and-vets', 'visible' => '1', 'hide' => '0', 'start_end' => '0', 'viz_head' => '0', 'viz_foot' => '0', 'order' => '1', 'multiple' => '0', 'no_landing' => '0', 'dead' => '0', 'slave' => '0', 'php_file' => 'basic.php/layout1', 'has_detail' => '0', 'no_search' => '0', 'no_nav' => '0', 'ext_link' => '', 'indent' => 1, 'c_count' => 1, 'parent_url' => 'veterans', 'nope' => 0, 'ext' => 0, 'hit' => 1, )
array ( 'id' => '280', 'PARENT_ID' => '278', 'landing_slave' => '0', 'PAGE_ID' => '0', 'name1' => 'Our Dogs', 'url' => 'our-dogs', 'visible' => '1', 'hide' => '0', 'start_end' => '0', 'viz_head' => '0', 'viz_foot' => '0', 'order' => '2', 'multiple' => '0', 'no_landing' => '0', 'dead' => '0', 'slave' => '0', 'php_file' => 'basic.php/layout1', 'has_detail' => '0', 'no_search' => '0', 'no_nav' => '0', 'ext_link' => '', 'indent' => 1, 'c_count' => 0, 'parent_url' => 'veterans', 'nope' => 0, 'ext' => 0, )
array ( 'id' => '285', 'PARENT_ID' => '278', 'landing_slave' => '0', 'PAGE_ID' => '0', 'name1' => 'Apply', 'url' => 'apply', 'visible' => '1', 'hide' => '0', 'start_end' => '0', 'viz_head' => '0', 'viz_foot' => '0', 'order' => '3', 'multiple' => '0', 'no_landing' => '0', 'dead' => '0', 'slave' => '0', 'php_file' => 'basic.php/layout1', 'has_detail' => '0', 'no_search' => '0', 'no_nav' => '0', 'ext_link' => '', 'indent' => 1, 'c_count' => 1, 'parent_url' => 'veterans', 'nope' => 0, 'ext' => 0, )
array ( 'id' => '282', 'PARENT_ID' => '278', 'landing_slave' => '0', 'PAGE_ID' => '0', 'name1' => 'FAQ', 'url' => 'faq-282', 'visible' => '1', 'hide' => '0', 'start_end' => '0', 'viz_head' => '0', 'viz_foot' => '0', 'order' => '4', 'multiple' => '0', 'no_landing' => '0', 'dead' => '0', 'slave' => '0', 'php_file' => 'basic.php/faq', 'has_detail' => '0', 'no_search' => '0', 'no_nav' => '0', 'ext_link' => '', 'indent' => 1, 'c_count' => 0, 'parent_url' => 'veterans', 'nope' => 0, 'ext' => 0, )
array ( 'id' => '284', 'PARENT_ID' => '278', 'landing_slave' => '0', 'PAGE_ID' => '0', 'name1' => 'Veterinary Care', 'url' => 'services-for-veterans', 'visible' => '1', 'hide' => '0', 'start_end' => '0', 'viz_head' => '0', 'viz_foot' => '0', 'order' => '5', 'multiple' => '0', 'no_landing' => '0', 'dead' => '0', 'slave' => '0', 'php_file' => '?redirect=services-for-veterans', 'has_detail' => '0', 'no_search' => '0', 'no_nav' => '0', 'ext_link' => '', 'indent' => 1, 'c_count' => 0, 'parent_url' => 'veterans', 'nope' => 0, 'ext' => 0, )
array ( 'id' => '287', 'PARENT_ID' => '278', 'landing_slave' => '0', 'PAGE_ID' => '0', 'name1' => 'News & Media', 'url' => 'news-and-media', 'visible' => '1', 'hide' => '0', 'start_end' => '0', 'viz_head' => '0', 'viz_foot' => '0', 'order' => '6', 'multiple' => '0', 'no_landing' => '0', 'dead' => '0', 'slave' => '0', 'php_file' => 'basic.php/layout1', 'has_detail' => '0', 'no_search' => '0', 'no_nav' => '0', 'ext_link' => '', 'indent' => 1, 'c_count' => 0, 'parent_url' => 'veterans', 'nope' => 0, 'ext' => 0, )
array ( 'id' => '286', 'PARENT_ID' => '278', 'landing_slave' => '0', 'PAGE_ID' => '0', 'name1' => 'Donate', 'url' => 'help/arfvets', 'visible' => '1', 'hide' => '0', 'start_end' => '0', 'viz_head' => '0', 'viz_foot' => '0', 'order' => '7', 'multiple' => '0', 'no_landing' => '0', 'dead' => '0', 'slave' => '0', 'php_file' => '?redirect=help/arfvets', 'has_detail' => '0', 'no_search' => '0', 'no_nav' => '0', 'ext_link' => '', 'indent' => 1, 'c_count' => 0, 'parent_url' => 'veterans', 'nope' => 0, 'ext' => 0, )
Saving Both Ends of the Leash®
Launched in 2011 as a service providing emotional support animals to U.S. military heroes, ARF's program now also transforms rescue dogs into skilled service animals for veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety, severe depression, and more.
Like trusted battle buddies, ARF's Pets and Vets dogs are invaluable partners for veterans readjusting to civilian life, providing powerful therapeutic and practical benefits. Proven benefits include:
Unlike service dog programs costing thousands of dollars and involving long waitlists, ARF matches veteran-dog teams quickly and at no cost to the veteran.
ARF is ready to partner with ambitious, established nonprofit animal shelters and veteran services organizations to bring the Pets and Vets model to other regions of the country.
More
ARF is ready to partner with ambitious, established nonprofit animal shelters and veteran services organizations to bring the Pets and Vets model to other regions of the country. Please contact the Veterans Program Manager to inquire about how ARF can support the creation of a Pets and Vets program in your community.
Close
ARF's new 7,893 square foot Pets and Vets Center recently completed construction and will serve as a safe space for veteran-dog teams to gather, learn, train, and socialize with group and simulated home training rooms, program offices, kennels,.
More
ARF's new 7,893 square foot Pets and Vets Center recently completed construction and will serve as a safe space for veteran-dog teams to gather, learn, train, and socialize with group and simulated home training rooms, program offices, kennels, gathering space, and more. Read about the Saving Both Ends of the Leash Campaign.
Close
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.