PLEASE NOTE: Effective immediately, in compliance with the shelter-in-place order, ARF is suspending most regular programs and services until further notice. Our shelter animals will continue to be cared for by our staff and most of our animals are in foster homes. Humane education, children's activities, and dog training classes are cancelled, and the shelter is closed to the public.
Adoptions are still being offered through a new, virtual adoption process. Clinic appointments are available for urgent medical needs and for scheduled ARF Emergency Medical Fund® appointments.
View more information here.
ARF welcomes your questions, comments, ideas, and support.
Animal-Related:
Schools and Youth Programs
Business and Community Group Requests
Events for/with ARF
For all other inquiries, please use our general contact form.
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.