The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization founded in 1991 to rescue dogs and cats from overcrowded municipal shelters and strengthen the human-animal bond for children, seniors, veterans, and people in need. Read about our unique dual mission and origin story. Our Pets and Vets program was founded in 2011 with the goal of expanding our mission by Saving Both Ends of the Leash. Our team is committed to finding homes for all healthy and treatable dogs and cats in our care. Animals with treatable medical or behavioral conditions are evaluated and cared for prior to rehoming them. Learn more about these classifications by reviewing Maddie's Fund's Health & Behavior Categories for Shelter Animals. Potential adopters are provided with all health and behavior history during their time at ARF.