Lend a paw to animals in need!
ARF's dedicated volunteer foster families save lives every time they open their homes and hearts to a homeless animal. Each year, more than 1,200 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens spent time growing, healing, and receiving much-needed TLC in loving foster homes.
ARF provides:
Fostering is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer together as a family or care for a pet without a long-term adoption commitment. Join us as a foster parent and start saving lives!
Foster Orientation
Get the scoop on the joys of caring for dogs or cats, kittens, or puppies in your home and hear about the realities and rewards of fostering from experienced foster parents and ARF's Foster Supervisor at a foster orientation. Bring your concerns and questions to this free, no-obligation presentation and get started!
Continuing education classes for existing ARF foster parents are also available.
2890 Mitchell Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1273
Adoption Hours
Wed - Thurs: Noon - 6 pm
Fri: Noon - 7 pm
Sat - Sun: Noon - 6 pm
Business Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
ARF needs your help to save more 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 12 years running.