Please click here for the most up-to-date information on operations during COVID-19.
The ARF Thrift Store is currently closed. Please click here for the most up-to-date information on operations during COVID-19.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 37,700 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 37,700 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 37,700 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 37,700 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 37,700 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 37,700 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 37,700 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 37,700 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 37,700 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Opened in 2003 on a prominent corner in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, ARF's 37,700 square foot campus is located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area. ARF's beautiful animal shelter and community center is a park-like, family-oriented place where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals. Get directions to ARF's national headquarters.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Virginia Pitchford Main Entry
Visitors to our facility arrive in the warm, welcoming main entry including a donor wall honoring leading contributors to ARF's capital campaign.
Lesher Foundation Multi-Use Hall
ARF's multi-use hall hosts adoptions, school tours, community gatherings, events, and more.
Lou Russa's Boutique
Located in the heart of ARF's adoption center, Lou Russa's Boutique sells pet supplies, gifts, and more to support ARF's programs.
Maddie's Animal Care Center
Animals relax in a homelike setting, preparing them for adoption and encouraging adopters to envision a pet in their home.
Lynn & Dolores McCoskey Spay/Neuter Clinic
With state-of-the-art veterinary technology, ARF's clinic controls overpopulation through spay and neuter and provides critical care for shelter animals.
Learning Center
ARF's interactive museum teaches children the skills they need to understand and care for animals with a junior vet clinic, pet supply shop, and stage for teaching and interacting with animals.
Nestle Purina Dog Training Pavilion
The home of ARF's training program, where courses led by talented training professionals help guardians train for a lifetime of happiness with their pets.
Looking for a place to hold your next social or business gathering? ARF has a variety of spaces available for rent to the general public. Learn more about rentals.
Please click here for the most up-to-date information on operations during COVID-19.
The ARF Thrift Store is currently closed. Please click here for the most up-to-date information on operations during COVID-19.
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
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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.