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ARF believes in the power of the human-animal bond, and that cost of care should never keep veterans from this benefit. ARF offers free vaccine and wellness clinics to assist veterans who may depend on their pets for emotional support. Spay/neuter services are scheduled for veteran clients as needed.
Appointments
ARF's free veterinary wellness exams and vaccinations are open to veterans' pets (dogs or cats only) through ARF's clinic at our Walnut Creek, CA headquarters. All services are on Wednesdays by appointment only. For information or to schedule an appointment, veterans may call (925) 296-3125 (option 7) and leave a message.
Please note: Due to COVID-19, mobile clinic events at the VA are currently suspended. Appointments are only available at ARF's headquarters at this time. View the full list of affected programs here.
Eligibility
Clinics are open to dogs and cats belonging to veterans of any era (up to two pets per visit). No non-military civilians will be accepted. Clients must furnish valid military identification and state-issued photo identification at time of check-in.
Acceptable forms of military identification include military I.D. card, VA health care card, discharge paperwork matching photo identification, and Department of Defense Form 214 matching photo identification.
Protects one animal from disease with vaccinations
Feeds one shelter guest for their entire stay
Brings comfort to people in need with one Pet Hug Pack visit
Provides supplies for the complete care of one shelter guest from rescue to adoption
Conducts necessary blood work for one senior shelter guest
Prevents more unwanted litters by spaying or neutering one dog
Teaches public school children compassion for animals with one day of ARF All Stars® humane education
Provides complete medical care for one shelter guest from rescue to adoption
Covers one week of transportation cost (gas, maintenance, and insurance) to rescue animals from public shelters
One month supply of specially prescribed food for shelter animals
One month supply of protective clothing for staff to ensure proper handling for infectious diseases
Keeps the shelter clean and free of disease with a one-month supply of disinfectant for entire shelter
Covers costs for one day of Pit bull, Chihuahua, or low-income spay/neuter surgeries at ARF's clinic
2890 Mitchell Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1273
Adoption Hours
Appointments recommended
Wed - Sun: 11:45 am - 5 pm
Business Hours
Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5 pm
You can save lives. Together, we can make a difference.
ARF is a 501(c)(3)
Tax ID 68-0240341
ARF has received Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 13 years running.