Animal Rescue of Fresno (ARF) was established in 1998 by a group of concerned community members in Fresno, CA that wanted to do something about the high number of homeless dogs that were dying because no one gave them a chance.

The mission of Animal Rescue of Fresno is to eliminate suffering and promote the welfare of dogs through direct action and education. ARF is committed to encouraging the humane treatment of all animals, reducing the number of homeless animals in Fresno County, promoting the benefits of the human/animal bond, and supporting spaying/neutering of all animals.
ARF works towards achieving its mission by:

Rescuing dogs from life threatening situations at animal shelters and elsewhere.
Finding dogs permanent loving homes with qualified families.
Assisting owners of dogs who can no longer keep them to find them new homes.
Working cooperatively with animal shelters and other rescue groups in the community towards our common goals of saving dogs' lives and reducing pet overpopulation.
Educating the public about the advantages of adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, and about the need for spaying and neutering dogs.
Educating owners and prospective owners of dogs about their proper care and training, and about other aspects of the breed.

No-Kill Dog Rescue

Adoption Policy