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2019
Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
Grant of $50,000 will extend efforts to save more animal lives through Saving Both Ends of the Leash® campaign [May 24, 2019]
2018
Paws Hit the Pavement in Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza to Save Animals in Need [April 2, 2018]
ARF's "Stars to the Rescue" Returns with Celebrity-Filled Musical Gala
Chicago, Cam, and More Perform at Annual Animal Benefit on January 27 [January 8, 2018]
2017
Adoption fees waived Wednesday, May 31 – Sunday, June 11 for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. [May 31, 2017]
Schultz Family Foundation Grant will expand ARF's Pets for Vets program to match veterans with service dogs from shelters [May 2, 2017]
Join ARF for a day on the green and help animals in need at the popular FORE! ARF golf tournament Monday, May 1. [March 23, 2017]
Join Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation for the 17th annual Animals on Broadway, a fun, free community festival celebrating the bond between people and their pets! [March 23, 2017]
ARF is presents the 13th annual Business of Saving Lives conference for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. [February 15, 2017]
Guests are invited to Steak 44 in Phoenix on March 22 for dinner with sports icons. [February 14, 2017]
Tony La Russa and ARF return to Busch Stadium to benefit dogs and cats [January 24, 2017]
2016
Kevin Nealon, Huey Lewis, and more perform to benefit animals on January 7 [December 6, 2016]
Ring in the new year with laughs at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek [December 6, 2016]
ARF chosen as hometown charity for dealership's car sales through January 3 [November 17, 2016]
Cover star Klay Thompson makes a splash with his pup to support ARF's animals [October 3, 2016]
Maddie's Fund invests in collaboration, supports partnership for Antioch's animals [September 28, 2016]
13th annual wine tasting extravaganza at ARF September 24 [August 9, 2016]
Adoption fees waived for all dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens [June 20, 2016]
$25 adoption fees for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens in the month of June - Community Open House June 25 [June 8, 2016]
Organization receives ninth consecutive 4-Star "exceptional" rating [June 7, 2016]
Join Tony La Russa and the Animal Rescue Foundation July 31, 2016 at The Beverly Hills Hotel [May 31, 2016]
Free community festival features KOFY-TV Doggie Casting Call, Pet Wellness Fair, and more! [May 3, 2016]
ARF's free community pet festival returns to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek [April 14, 2016]
Veterans who have been matched with dogs through ARF's program speak about their experiences [March 4, 2016]
Golf tournament fundraiser April 11 at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo [March 2, 2016]
Animal welfare professionals share expertise at ARF's 12th annual conference [February 24, 2016]
2015
Join Tony La Russa and ARF January 18, 2016 at Busch Stadium [December 21, 2015]
ARF's variety show fundraiser celebrates 25th anniversary show January 30 at Lesher Center for the Arts [December 16, 2015]
Stephen Ball Mobile Clinic to begin surgeries December 15 with expanded services to follow [December 8, 2015]
November 5, 2015 at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo, California [October 13, 2015]
Cover Star Adrian Grenier and his dog entourage lead the pack to support ARF's animals [September 24, 2015]
Wine, shopping, bling, puppies, kitties, and more exclusively for ladies [September 17, 2015]
Only 2% of charities rated receive eight consecutive 4-Star "exceptional" ratings [September 2, 2015]
12th annual fundraising extravaganza at ARF September 19 [August 5, 2015]
2,601 rescued dogs and cats found homes in FY 2014-15 [June 30, 2015]
Adoption fees waived all month long for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens [June 4, 2015]
Free community festival features KOFY-TV Doggie Casting Call, Pet Wellness Fair, and more! [May 8 2015]
ARF Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of "Evie Day" on May 7 [May 6 2015]
Golf tournament fundraiser April 20 at Blackhawk Country Club in Danville [March 13 2015]
Animal welfare professionals share expertise at ARF's 11th annual conference [March 12 2015]
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ARF's free community pet festival goes OFF Broadway to Heather Farm Park [March 3, 2015]
Redesigned site improves functionality and enhances customer experience to save more lives [February 13, 2015]
Pet food leader donates food to help low-income families feed their pets [January 19, 2015]
Twelve-week-old kitten finds a home and marks a milestone [January 13, 2015]
2014
Celebrate Tony La Russa's Hall of Fame Induction January 16 at Busch Stadium [December 22, 2014]
Idol winner Taylor Hicks, Jim Beavers, The Warren Brothers, and more to perform to benefit animals [December 10, 2014]
Give the gift of a dog or cat's love — and have it delivered! [December 8, 2014]
Donate pet food locally or online November 28-December 28 [November 24, 2014]
ARF chosen as hometown charity for dealership's car sales through January 2 [November 20, 2014]
Honor Tony La Russa's National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction and Award Recipients [October 21, 2014]
Download an ARF cat into your home FREE with adoption contract! [October 9, 2014]
Wine, shopping, bling, puppies, kitties, and more at ARF Oct 2 [September 11, 2014]
Proceeds benefit ARF's rescue of homeless dogs and cats [August 22, 2014]
Coming to your home free through September [August 19, 2014]
Loving dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens await their new families at ARF [August 1, 2014]
ARF's award-winning themed camps teach kids of all ages to care for animals [June 10, 2014]
VIP Pre-game party at AT&T Park benefits ARF's life-saving programs [May 28, 2014]
Don't miss ARF's free community festival for pets and people May 18 [May 9, 2014]
ARF's annual community pet festival goes OFF Broadway to Heather Farm Park! [March 3, 2014]
Golf tournament fundraiser April 14 at Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville [February 28, 2014]
10th anniversary conference features all-star line-up of animal welfare experts [January, 29, 2014]
Stephanie Erickson steps into leadership role [January 6, 2014]
2013
Adoption fees for all adult cats waived January 2-12 [December 31, 2013]
Mark Pitta hosts all-star line-up of comedians Lesher Center for the Arts [December 19, 2013]
Join ARF for Wine & Whiskers at the Redbird Club at Busch Stadium January 18 [December 9, 2013]
Donate pet food locally or online November 29 – January 10 [November 27, 2013]
Bruce Hornsby and Bob Weir Team Up January 4 at Lesher Center Fundraiser [November 22, 2013]
Join Tony La Russa and friends at Busch Stadium on January 18, 2014 [November 14, 2013]
6-month-old pit bull pup overcomes rough start and learns to forgive [October 4, 2013]
$50 dog adoption fees every Friday, cats and kittens two-for-one adoption fee in October [October 3, 2013]
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