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People Rescuing Animals ... Animals Rescuing People.®
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is an award-winning, nationally recognized leader for its unique mission of People Rescuing Animals … Animals Rescuing People®.
People Rescuing Animals ... Animals Rescuing People®.
The catalyst for ARF came on May 7, 1990 at a televised baseball game.
Browse news stories and publications, plus resources for the media.
View our annual report, animal statistics, and more.
Meet ARF's leadership team and learn about career opportunities.
ARF welcomes your questions, comments, ideas, and support.
Answers to some of ARF's most frequently asked questions.
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
Appointments recommended
Wed - Sun: 12 Noon - 5 pm
Business Hours
Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5 pm
You can save lives. Together we can make a difference.
ARF is a 501(c)(3).
Our tax ID is 68-0240341.
ARF has received Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 13 years running.