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.
Foster families provide a temporary home for shelter animals who aren't ready for adoption. ARF understands the connection foster families have with an animal in their home can be incredibly strong, and some form a bond that will last a lifetime.
ARF generally gives the first adoption opportunity to foster families when their foster animal becomes available for adoption.
If you are an ARF family who would like to adopt your foster animal, please contact [email protected] for more information and to make arrangements. All standard adoption criteria apply.
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.