PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with the shelter-in-place mandate, ARF currently cannot accept drop-off donations.
ARF is a privately funded 501(c)(3) non-profit. We're proud that 85 cents of every dollar goes directly to programs.
Your donation makes a huge difference in the lives of abandoned animals and people in need.
ARF has received Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 13 years running, an assurance to donors of careful stewardship. Only 1 percent of charities rated by Charity Navigator receive at least 12 consecutive 4-star evaluations.
If you wish to donate by mail, please send your check to ARF, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. For questions, please call (925) 256-1273.
Make a difference for animals all year long for as little as 60 cents per day. Get your tail wagging and become an ARF Sustainer!
Designate your gift for veterinary care, special programs, or assistance for struggling pet guardians.
Remember or pay tribute to a special person or pet with a compassionate gift to ARF. Honor a friend with a gift today.
Leave a legacy of love and be the lifeline to animals in need by remembering ARF in your will or estate.
Is your old vehicle ready to go to the dogs (and cats)? Donate it to ARF using our easy, painless vehicle donation program.
The gift of stock can save lives and may allow for significant tax benefits from a charitable contribution deduction!
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
Virtual Adoption Hours
By appointment only
Wed - Sat: Noon - 5 pm
Sun: Noon - 4 pm
Business Hours
By appointment only
Monday - Friday, 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.
