ARF Fact Sheet

Animal Rescue of Fresno Fact Sheet

Animal Rescue of Fresno (ARF) is a “no-kill” animal shelter that seeks to provide quality homes for their dogs.  ARF believes that not just any dog should be adopted, but one that can work with a family’s unique chemistry.

Animal Rescue of Fresno takes care of more than 100 dogs. There are older dogs suited to older families, and there are young pups that are perfect for your young children.  ARF takes care of these dogs until they are either adopted or die of natural causes.  ARF makes a point of trying to rehabilitate dogs with personality disorders rather than putting them down if possible.

All dogs are spayed or neutered, and have all their shots.  ARF really wants to help ensure that no dog is ever abandoned or mistreated.  The screening process applied by ARF attempts to find the right home for the right dog, and will only allow adoption when all requirements are met.

The organization is entirely run by volunteers, and all funding and donations go directly to the dogs’ care.  Today, ARF has saved the lives of countless dogs that would have had to be put down in local and government animal shelters due to space concerns.

A board of directors governs Animal Rescue of Fresno:
•    Linda Guthrie, President  – 2006 Compassion in Action Winner
•    Cathy Crimele, Vice-President
•    Kendra Rogers, Secretary/Treasurer
•    Nancy Smith, Medical Coordinator
•    Randy Walter, Volunteer Coordinator
•    Karen Shoji, Foster Home Coordinator

How You Can Help
ARF welcomes volunteers in many different areas including:
•    Staff booths at events
•    Socialize with people about ARF
•    Help with maintenance at the ARF facility

Besides donations of money, food, or time, ARF accepts any help offered.  For example, the ARF website is hosted and designed by volunteers who gave of their talent and connections.

Location and Contact Information
Animal Rescue of Fresno is located at 4545 East Dakota Ave. in Fresno, Calif.  If you are in the area or would just like to come by, please feel free to visit us during these hours:

We are open the following hours:
•    Wednesday: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
•    Saturday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
•    Sunday: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
•    All other days and times by appointment only.
Contact ARF by phone at (559) 225-5715 or online at http://www.arf-fresno.com.