ARF | Courtesy Listings

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Courtesy Listings

These animals are looking for new homes. This is a referral service only, and listings are provided as a courtesy by ARF to guardians rehoming their pets. The descriptions and photographs are provided by the animals' guardians; these animals have not been seen or evaluated by ARF. Adoption processes and fees are at the sole discretion of the pet's guardian. ARF makes no claims as to the health or temperament of these pets and cannot be held liable for any outcomes or damages resulting from adoption.

If you need to re-home your pet, please complete ARF's Animal Re-homing Form. ARF offers 30-day adoption courtesy listings. Be prepared to upload a clear, well-lit photo of your pet. Someone from our adoption team will be in contact with you within a few business days.

Tico

4 years old, 13 pounds, Brentwood

Tico is playful, likes walks and going to the dog park. He wants to be a lover, and every morning is a brand new sunshiny day! It did take him a bit to warm up but I kept him on a leash for a week, and took him with me everywhere.

He really needs a one on one human relationship but other dogs in the family would be great. He would make a nice companion for a man or a woman.

For more information about Tico, please contact his guardian at (925) 216-2944

Freddie

6 months old, 14 pounds, San Francisco

Freddy is a very playful and sweet puppy. He's very energetic and loves to run around in the yard. For more information about Ricky, please contact his guardian at (415) 828-5737.

Freddy is a very playful and sweet puppy. He's very energetic and loves to run around in the yard.

For more information about Ricky, please contact his guardian at (415) 828-5737.

ARF requires all dogs and cats that are up for adoption to have been spayed or neutered prior to going into their adoptive home. However, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, ARF and most other veterinary hospitals have temporarily stopped elective surgical procedures — including spay and neuter — to ensure staff safety. Therefore, it has become necessary to adopt animals out before they have been spayed or neutered.

If you are adopting an intact animal from one of our courtesy listings please consult your veterinarian regarding the availability of a spay or neuter appointment.

Ricky

6 months old, 14 pounds, San Francisco

Ricky is a very playful and sweet puppy. He's very energetic and loves to run around in the yard. For more information about Ricky, please contact his guardian at (415) 828-5737.

Ricky is a very playful and sweet puppy. He's very energetic and loves to run around in the yard.

For more information about Ricky, please contact his guardian at (415) 828-5737.

If you are adopting an intact animal from one of our courtesy listings please consult your veterinarian regarding the availability of a spay or neuter appointment.

Buster

5 years old, 22 pounds, Concord

Buster is a happy loving dog. He loves going on walks and cuddling next to you on the couch. He is good with kids. Buster is potty trained. He knows sit,lay down, and give me five.

Buster is a happy loving dog. He loves going on walks and cuddling next to you on the couch. He is good with kids. Buster is potty trained. He knows sit,lay down, and give me five.

For more information about Buster, please contact his guardian at (925) 434-7788.

Houdini

15 years old, 40 pounds, Walnut Creek

Houdini is a caring , mellow dog. He is a little hard of hearing but obedient when he hears. He has never been aggressive toward people or other dogs and he seldom barks. He enjoys walks, especially the smells he encounters.

Along with Houdini come a couple dog beds, water and food bowls, leashes, and dog food.

For more information about Houdini, please contact his guardian at (925) 952-9472.

Sawyer

11 years old, 10-15 pounds, Livermore

Sawyer is a female, 11-year-old indoor-only cat. She was adopted at 5 weeks old when she was found as a stray.

Sawyer is a female, 11-year-old indoor-only cat. She was adopted at 5 weeks old when she was found as a stray. She does not like to be held or carried, but shows love in other ways, such as following me around, rubbing herself on my legs, lays on my tummy at night, and waits by the garage door for me to come home from work.

She is a low maintenance cat, meaning she is independent and does not demand too much attention. She eats almost any kind of cat food, dry or wet (prefers salmon or seafood flavor though). She has never had urinary or defecation issues outside the litterbox. She does scratch furniture, but she does not jump onto counters or tables. She is healthy, with no known serious health conditions. I believe she has another 10 years left in her.

Although she is an easy going cat, it is hard for her to gain the trust of others. She has trusted only me for the past 11 years. Thus, the ideal adopter would be an experienced cat person with a loving home.

For more information about Sawyer, please contact her guardian at (925) 963-3392.

Soi

14 weeks old, ~3 pounds, Oakland

Soi is a high energy kitten who has loads of personality! She is guaranteed to bring a smile to her new humans with her escapades. Soi is the youngest and the smallest of her litter – and also the toughest. She is a fearless explorer. When she is done with her activities for the day, she loves snuggling or stretching out on the sofa to watch Cat TV or whatever her human wants to watch at the time. It would be wonderful if Soi could be adopted with one or both of her siblings, Marie and/or Kenji. But of the three, she would do best as an only-kitten. She would really thrive with high-energy humans, but probably not with young children.

Soi was born in a home in mid-April and has never been outside. She has been socialized to humans from birth. She is a friendly and playful kitten. Her favorite pastimes are exploring, running, eating, and exploring some more. Soi will definitely bring another dimension of love, joy and excitement to her new family when she finds her forever home.

For more information about Soi, please contact her guardian at (510) 388-3444.

If you are adopting an intact animal from one of our courtesy listings please consult your veterinarian regarding the availability of a spay or neuter appointment.

Kenji

14 weeks old, ~3 pounds, Oakland

Kenji is the "professor" of his litter. He is a very smart kitten; he is inquisitive and loves to study his surroundings. Kenji is the first to learn the new routine whenever something in the house changes. He is very athletic and loves to play. Although he is rough-and-tumble with his siblings, he is also very affectionate with them. He can often be found grooming them and sometimes watching them to ensure they are o.k. Kenji was the second of five born in his litter.

Kenji was born in a home in mid-April and has never been outside. He has been socialized to humans from birth. He is a friendly and happy kitten. Kenji would do well in a home with his sister Marie and/or his sister Soi for company. He would thrive with humans who are loving and would enjoy his energy and rubbing him behind his ears, which he absolutely loves.

For more information about Kenji, please contact his guardian at (510) 388-3444.

If you are adopting an intact animal from one of our courtesy listings please consult your veterinarian regarding the availability of a spay or neuter appointment.

Marie

14 weeks old, ~3 pounds, Oakland

Marie is a vivacious, joyful kitten who can best be described as the diva of her litter. She is a beautiful cat, and she seems to know it. She is already comfortable in front of a camera.

Marie is a vivacious, joyful kitten who can best be described as the diva of her litter. She is a beautiful cat, and she seems to know it. She is already comfortable in front of a camera. Marie was born fourth of her litter of five; she was smaller than most of her litter mates but she never let her size get in the way of making her presence known. Whether it was nursing when she was younger to her play today with her siblings, she is not a kitty who will be denied.

Marie was born in a home in mid-April and has never been outside. She has been socialized to humans from birth. She is a friendly and happy kitten; she loves playing with her littermates, watching Cat TV, eating and lots of attention. Marie would do well in a home with her brother Kenji and/or sister Soi for company. She would thrive with humans who are loving and would enjoy her energy and her love of cuddles.

For more information about Marie, please contact her guardian at (510) 388-3444.

If you are adopting an intact animal from one of our courtesy listings please consult your veterinarian regarding the availability of a spay or neuter appointment.

Cali

1 year old, 60 pounds, Discovery Bay

Cali loves to cuddle and kiss. She loves being with her human family. She's been submissive to dogs and mostly cats but also chases cats if they run from her. She loves to play. Then take a nap after playing.

For more information about Cali, please contact her guardian at (925) 724-4737.

Dolly & Dinky

13 & 14 years old, 15 pounds each, Concord

THESE ARE 2 ADORABLE AND SWEET LITTLE SENIOR DOGS THAT I'M HOPING TO FIND A NICE HOME FOR

For more information about Dolly & Dinky, please contact their guardian at (925) 260-4225.

THESE ARE 2 ADORABLE AND SWEET LITTLE SENIOR DOGS THAT I'M HOPING TO FIND A NICE HOME FOR

For more information about Dolly & Dinky, please contact their guardian at (925) 260-4225.

Gryff

5 pounds, Discovery Bay

He is a super sweet, but skittish kitty that needs somewhere to live out his sunset years. He is afraid of most people and pets, but doesn't fight at all. He will let you pet him when he gets comfy. Likes dogs and cats, but is skittish.

For more information about Gryff, please contact his guardian at (925) 864-0530.

Simba

6 years old, 9-10 pounds, Alameda

A dear friend recently lost her 14 yr. battle with cancer. She was very involved with community cat rescue, spay/neuter, TNR & helping disenfranchised felines.

A dear friend recently lost her 14 yr. battle with cancer. She was very involved with community cat rescue, spay/neuter, TNR & helping disenfranchised felines. She has a few cats needing to be rehomed (or even fostered) to experienced cat people.

SIMBA - Tame, friendly, sweet, loves to be petted & brushed. He is an "alpha" cat & is best in a single cat household but he does pick & choose his friends. Simba is 10-11 yrs. old, part Bengal, indoors only.

Neutered, in good health, treated with Cheristin for fleas. If you are interested in adopting or even fostering Simba, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your consideration.

For more information about Simba, please contact his guardian at (510) 697-5352.

Frankie

11 years old, 38 pounds, San Jose

Frankie was adopted from the San Jose Animal care center when he was less than a year. He has been a faithful friend for 9 years and it breaks my heart but I know he deserves a better home.

Frankie was adopted from the San Jose Animal care center when he was less than a year. He has been a faithful friend for 9 years and it breaks my heart but I know he deserves a better home. We have a 10 month old and have relocated and it is been increasingly hard to give Frankie the exercise and attention he deserves.

Frankie will bark at the front door at people coming into his house he does not know. He has some nervousness at the door when people ring or knock. He takes a minute or two to get used to a new person but them will cuddle up next to them. He walks great on a leash and loves to hike, go to the beach, and chase tennis balls. He loves his humans and is fine around other dogs but will not play with other dogs. He knows "sit" and "wait" and "place" and will go to his determined place when you tell him to. He gets excited when he goes in the car bc he's usually going somewhere fun!

For more information about Frankie, please contact his guardian at (408) 824-8979.

Mouse

4 years old, 10 pounds, San Francisco

She's a sweet, mellow, sensitive girl looking for a calm and quiet home. She attaches to her person rather quickly, and needs lots of affection. She shows some interest in other dogs but does not want to play. She adores people, pets and cuddles, and is a total lap dog. Unfortunately city life is too stimulating for her, so a safe place for her would be low stress, with a yard or close to nature. She can be an anxious dog in high-energy, loud, busy environments. She has experienced a seizure twice, about 6 weeks apart, both times after a long day of running around town which was too much for her to handle.

Otherwise she doesn't pull on walks, is great with people, calm with cats, doesn't bark unless a loud firework goes off nearby. She loves food and treats. She loves to sit on peoples laps and to be pet. She loves car rides. Looking for her forever home with responsible people that can take on her anxious quirks.

For more information about Mouse, please contact her guardian at (925) 395-6825.

Zoe & Fay

9 weeks old, Concord

These puppies are in need of their forever home/family. They are Standard size American Bully breed. They will need more puppy immunization shots. Located in Concord, 94520.

These puppies are in need of their forever home/family. They are Standard size American Bully breed. They will need more puppy immunization shots. Located in Concord, 94520.

Would prefer for someone to adopt them both and keep them together because they are super bonded with eachother but if not, I'm sure they're young enough to be okay as long as they both go to a loving home/family that can provide them the attention and play time they will need. Also aince they aren't done with their puppy shots, I would prefer they are adopted by a family without any other pets to avoid the increased possibility of the pups getting sick.

ZOE: Has blue eyes, super sweet, calm and cuddly. Understands her name, sit, stay, come here, potty, outside, upstairs and leave/drop it. Does not bark unless someone unknown comes to door or into back patio. She knows how to bite softly/playfully. Sleeps in large crate together peacefully overnight until I wake up. Holds pee and poop overnight, runs outside to potty.

FAY: Has brown eyes, soft coat, very agile/athletic and energetic. Understands her name, sit, stay, come here, potty, outside, upstairs and leave/drop it. Does not bark unless being playful or when her sister barks. She is still learning how to bite softly/playfully. Sleeps in large crate together peacefully overnight until I wake up. Holds pee and poop overnight, runs outside to potty.

Only local and seriously interested people please. Do not contact me with questions already answered by this post.

For more information about Zoe and Fay please contact their guardian at (510) 363-6900.

If you are adopting an intact animal from one of our courtesy listings please consult your veterinarian regarding the availability of a spay or neuter appointment.

Niles

4 years old, 11 pounds, Richmond

He runs and jumps, loves to jump for a toy waved in the air, plays with empty boxes and crumpled up paper.

For more information about Niles, please contact his guardian at (510) 812-1688.

He runs and jumps, loves to jump for a toy waved in the air, plays with empty boxes and crumpled up paper.

For more information about Niles, please contact his guardian at (510) 812-1688.

Nemo

2 years old,. 60 pounds, Hercules

Nemo is energetic and strong needs someone who can spend time with him

For more information about Nemo, please contact his guardian at (510) 333-7110.

Nemo is energetic and strong needs someone who can spend time with him

For more information about Nemo, please contact his guardian at (510) 333-7110.

Pono

7 years old, 55 pounds, Daly City

Pono is a very sweet and mellow ole man. He's energetic when the moment is right and is always wanting cuddles and pets. He hardly ever barks, just to let you know if there's a stranger at the door.

Pono is a very sweet and mellow ole man. He's energetic when the moment is right and is always wanting cuddles and pets. He hardly ever barks, just to let you know if there's a stranger at the door. He knows his basic mannerisms like sit, lay down, and stay.

For more information about Pono, please contact his guardian at (808) 280-2197.

Piper

3 months old, 25 pounds, Concord

Piper is a three-month-old Border Collie. We got back when she was five months old. She was gifted to me for my birthday. It was the best gift I've ever especially after losing my 17-year-old dog. She is special to my family and me. She's smart and energetic. Due to an accident that happened more than two weeks ago, our family decided to rehome her. I lost my job not too long ago, so it has been challenging for us. We didn't really expect it to happen, especially with her being so young and healthy.

We're looking for a family that can keep up with her energy level and takes care of her. Someone who loves doggy kisses and tug her favorite toys. Someone who can give the life that I dreamed for her from the day that I held her.

For more information about Piper, please contact her guardian at (515) 783-6898.

If you are adopting an intact animal from one of our courtesy listings please consult your veterinarian regarding the availability of a spay or neuter appointment.

Phoebe

6 years old, 10 pounds, Concord

Phoebe is a fun, lap loving little dog. She has anxiety and can bark around strangers but she warms up quickly and loves attention. She is semi house trained, spends a lot of time in our yard rolling around in the bark.

For more information about Phoebe, please contact her guardian at (415) 328-4788.

If you are adopting an intact animal from one of our courtesy listings please consult your veterinarian regarding the availability of a spay or neuter appointment.

Rosie

2½ years old, 75 pounds, Concord

Rosie is a sweet and sensitive 2.5 yo female German Shepherd mix. Rosie loves cuddles, petting, brushing, hugs, and belly rubs. She is endlessly gentle and tolerant with children she knows, and will thrive in a stable one-pet home. On walks Rosie is reactive towards some dogs and has a strong prey-drive for smaller animals. Rosie is comfortable being crated and is house-trained. The world can be a scary place for to Rosie, but a few pieces of hotdog and some belly rubs, and she's an easy and faithful convert to the homebody life. Rosie is deeply affectionate with her humans and wants only to be loved (and given treats!).

For more information about Rosie, please contact her guardian at (925) 383-3396.

Toby

4 years old, 12 pounds, Moraga

Toby is almost 4 years old (birthday in August) and weighs approximately 12 pounds. He has lived in a very busy household with three adults and three preteen/teenage children for over 3.

Toby is almost 4 years old (birthday in August) and weighs approximately 12 pounds. He has lived in a very busy household with three adults and three preteen/teenage children for over 3.5 years but we think he would be much happier in a calmer setting.

Toby is a very loyal dog who wants to adore one main person. He would be an amazing companion to someone who lives alone or perhaps a couple. We believe a home with a large lot without too many cars/trucks/people passing by during day would be best, since lots of noise puts him on high alert and he will definitely bark until he knows that he and his person are safe.

He gets along well with calm, nonchalant dogs. His ideal is to be near his main person while they are working at home, working in the yard or his favorite - sitting on his person's lap while they are reading or watching TV.

He loves short to medium walks, rides in the car, will voluntarily fetch a ball 10-20 times in a row and periodically gets the "zoomies" where he will repeatedly run back and forth for no apparent reason other than to entertain his "person."

He does not shed, is healthy and a DNA test confirms his breed as mostly "Chorkiepoo" (Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Poodle @23% each), with some Cocker Spaniel, Pekingnese and super-mutt mixed in.

We are making the difficult decision to find a new home since our home of six people might be too busy for him. Serious inquiries only.

For more information about Toby, please contact his guardian at (925) 878-1725.