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Click the videos above or visit ARF's YouTube channel for a full selection of videos.
Prior to following her dream into animal welfare, Elena Bicker earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from St. Mary's College of California and spent 11 years with GE Capital.
For inquiries or to be added to the media distribution list, please submit a media request.
2021
Prepare Your Pet for Post-Pandemic Life Today [April 8, 2021]
ARF's 30th Annual Stars to the Rescue [February 18, 2021] Entertainers line up to support Stars to the Rescue to benefit homeless animals in new virtual format.
Senior Pit Bull Looking for Home for Nine Months [January 21, 2021]
2020
Banfield Foundation® Joins ARF Helping Contra Costa Animals and Families in Need [November 9, 2020] ARF Emergency Medical Fund® (EMF) Helps Financially Struggling Families Care for Pets
Share the Love with ARF and Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek [October 15, 2020]
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation Evacuates Animals from Creek Fire's Path [September 9, 2020]
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation Applauds House Passage of PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act [February 6, 2020] Legislation, which Includes Rescue's Pets and Vets Program Input, Moves to U.S. Senate for Approval
ARF Honors American Pet Products Association for Saving Both Ends of the Leash® [January 18, 2020] Hope Award salutes APPA's dedication to the human-animal bond.
2019
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation announces support of PAWS for Veteran Therapy Act [November 7, 2019] Bill sets new standards for service dog training to benefit veterans with PTSD
Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation [May 24, 2019] Grant of $50,000 will extend efforts to save more animal lives through Saving Both Ends of the Leash® campaign
2018
ARF's "Stars to the Rescue" Returns with Celebrity-Filled Musical Gala [January 8, 2018] Chicago, Cam, and More Perform at Annual Animal Benefit on January 27
2017
Bay Area Rescues Receive Animal Evacuees from Hurricane Irma's Path [September 7, 2017] Dogs and Cats from Florida Rescue Will Soon Be Ready for Local Adoption
Grant to Benefit Veterans Awarded to ARF [May 2, 2017] Schultz Family Foundation Grant will expand ARF's Pets for Vets program to match veterans with service dogs from shelters
Media inquiries:
Erin Thompson, Marketing Manager
View ARF's virtual press kit.
Submit a media request.
Phone (925) 296-3103
Click the videos above or visit ARF's YouTube channel for a full selection of videos.
Prior to following her dream into animal welfare, Elena Bicker earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from St. Mary's College of California and spent 11 years with GE Capital.
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