Lend a paw to animals in need! ARF's dedicated 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.
Adoption Hours at ARF
2890 Mitchell Drive
Walnut Creek, CA
Wednesday Thursday
Noon - 6 pm
Friday
Noon - 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Noon - 6 pm
Early-bird sign-in Wed-Fri at 9 am
Adoption fees
Cat - $75
2 Cats - $100
Kitten (< 6 months) - $125
2 Kittens - $200
Dog - $250
Puppy (< 6 months) - $300
Select animals have pre-paid fees.
Credit card and cash are accepted. No checks please.
Dog and puppy fees include a discount on the first six week session of manners classes.
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.