PLEASE NOTE: Effective immediately, in compliance with the legal order issued for six Bay Area counties, ARF is suspending all 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. All adoptions, spay/neuter appointments, clinics appointments, humane education, children activities, and dog training classes are cancelled, and the shelter is closed to the public. View more information here.

ARF's core mission is the rescue of dogs and cats who have run out of time at public shelters, giving them a chance at life until a new home can be found. ARF couples this focus with innovative programs strengthening the human-animal bond for children, seniors, veterans, and people in disadvantaged circumstances. Through ARF, people experience the unconditional love and acceptance of dogs and cats to fulfill a mission of "People Rescuing Animals…Animals Rescuing People…"®