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A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation Animal rescue in Wheaton, IL

A.R.F.-ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION is a non-profit humane society established 1985. We are volunteers dedicated to finding loving homes to the homeless, abandoned, and abused animals of our community. Animals waiting for adoption are housed in foster homes. We are licensed by the state of Illinois, we receive no government funding. Private and corporate donations, as well as adoption fees, keep ARF prepared to help animals in need. As of July 1999, ARF is now a 501c3 non-profit organization in the United States.

Contact
Address
PO Box 4423
Wheaton, IL 60189
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Adoptable pets at A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

We'll also keep you updated on Berlin's adoption status with email updates.
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Berlin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tina Turner's adoption status with email updates.
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Tina Turner

Pomeranian

Female, Adult
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Busch's adoption status with email updates.
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Busch

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dreamsicle's adoption status with email updates.
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Dreamsicle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Irma's adoption status with email updates.
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Irma

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Senior
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zoey's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoey

Shih Tzu/Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Venus's adoption status with email updates.
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Venus

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pheoina's adoption status with email updates.
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Pheoina

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Wheaton, IL

Rescue FAQs

We conduct adoption events throughout DuPage County, IL (the western suburbs of Chicago). You can see a list of our upcoming adoption events here: https://www.arf-il.org/events/

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting one of our pet you should complete an online application at www.arf-il.org. This does not commit you to adopting, but does allow the process to begin. You're welcome to send an inquiry, but fortunately our animals move quickly so the animal may be adopted by the time you inquire.

You will be screened to ensure that:

You understand the life long responsibility of adopting and caring for a pet.

All household members consent to the decision to adopt.

Adopting a pet will not result in a violation of your lease. If you live in an apartment, we do ask that you provide us with a copy of the lease or obtain a letter of approval from your landlord.

You are 18 years or older to adopt a pet from us.

The temperament of the animal you are interested in is conducive to your lifestyle and home environment.

Agree to our adoption fees*:
Dogs: $200
Kittens: 6 months and younger $150
Cats: Older than 6 months $110
Mama cats: $95

*Unless otherwise noted in pet listing or adoption contract.

Adoption application

https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/

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We'll also keep you updated on Bonita's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonita

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Stark's adoption status with email updates.
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Stark

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Yorkville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kinslahger's adoption status with email updates.
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Kinslahger

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Avei's adoption status with email updates.
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Avei

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Marilyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Marilyn

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Rosmont, IL

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