ARF News Release

Animal Rescue of Fresno To Host Open House Fundraiser Dec. 6

FRESNO, CA, Nov. 12
Animal Rescue of Fresno announced it will host its annual open-house fundraiser for pets and owners who have adopted from ARF to return and mingle with other adopters. Animal Rescue of Fresno annually hosts a reunion for families of adopted pets to attend and share how their pets are doing.

Businesses from around the area will sell dog treats and other products.  A percentage of the earnings will go to ARF.  Dog treats and gift baskets available at the event make excellent Christmas gifts for your family’s dog.  The ARF fundraiser is the perfect opportunity to understand how to properly care for your dog as well as learn from other owners.

The Dec. 6 event is open to the public, and ARF encourages families to come and play with the dogs.  Children will enjoy the activities, as well as the company of so many happy dogs!  There is plenty of space and no cost for admission. All proceeds go towards the shelter’s costs for dog care.

About the Animal Rescue of Fresno
ARF started as a small outreach in Fresno County in 1999.  Originally located at Belmont Ave. and Highway 99, ARF took in stray and abandoned dogs and helped them find good homes while caring for them in the interim.  ARF was started because pet overpopulation in Fresno had become a serious concern, and euthanasia was the only alternative.

Today, ARF has grown into an organization that cares for over 100 dogs and ensures they are either adopted or live at the shelter until they die a natural death.  Dogs at ARF have been abandoned at least once in their lifetime, and ARF wants to guarantee that won’t happen again.

If you aren’t sure about adoption right away, you can go to ARF’s web site at http://www.arf-fresno.com.  There is a list of available dogs along with detailed characteristics so that you can be sure that the dog you choose is right for you.

ARF of Fresno is now located at 4545 East Dakota Ave.  They are open every day, preferably by appointment.  For walk-ins, they are available Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.