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PLEASE NOTE: Mobile clinics are currently suspended due to COVID-19. View the full list of affected programs here.
ARF's in-house veterinary team provides care to thousands of homeless dogs and cats to prepare them for adoption each year. In an effort to reduce pet overpopulation and relinquishment, ARF provides limited, affordable services to the public through a spay and neuter clinic, mobile clinic, and the ARF Emergency Medical Fund®.
ARF Emergency Medical Fund® (EMF) provides qualifying pet guardians with affordable, non-urgent veterinary care at ARF.
Free veterinary wellness exams and vaccinations to veterans' pets (dogs or cats only) through mobile clinics held at regional VA Medical Centers.
Low-cost spay and neuter services at our Walnut Creek, CA headquarters for low-income pet guardians.
ARF's mobile clinic travels to off-site East Bay locations to provide affordable veterinary services in the communities it's needed most.
Protects one animal from disease with vaccinations
Feeds one shelter guest for their entire stay
Brings comfort to people in need with one Pet Hug Pack visit
Provides supplies for the complete care of one shelter guest from rescue to adoption
Conducts necessary blood work for one senior shelter guest
Prevents more unwanted litters by spaying or neutering one dog
Teaches public school children compassion for animals with one day of ARF All Stars® humane education
Provides complete medical care for one shelter guest from rescue to adoption
Covers one week of transportation cost (gas, maintenance, and insurance) to rescue animals from public shelters
One month supply of specially prescribed food for shelter animals
One month supply of protective clothing for staff to ensure proper handling for infectious diseases
Keeps the shelter clean and free of disease with a one-month supply of disinfectant for entire shelter
Covers costs for one day of Pit bull, Chihuahua, or low-income spay/neuter surgeries at ARF's clinic
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.