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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 Hennessey's adoption status with email updates.
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Hennessey

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, Kitten
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 Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs
Mundelein, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Leaf's adoption status with email updates.
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Leaf

Great Dane

Female, 2 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lola's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola

German Shepherd Dog/Blue Heeler

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

Doberman Pinscher/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 mos
Willowbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Koala's adoption status with email updates.
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Koala

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cheers's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheers

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs
Chicago, IL

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