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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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

We'll also keep you updated on Ruby and Emerald (bonded sisters)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby and Emerald (bonded sisters)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jax & Scotty (bonded pair - wobbly cats)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jax & Scotty (bonded pair - wobbly cats)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Donte & Aura (bonded pair)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Donte & Aura (bonded pair)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 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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A Dog's Day Rescue

PO Box 18073,
Chicago, IL 60618

Joliet Township Animal Control

2807 McDonough St,
Joliet, IL 60435

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

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs
Crown Point, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Bouillon's adoption status with email updates.
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Bouillon

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Juanita bonded with Donita's adoption status with email updates.
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Juanita bonded with Donita

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 yrs 8 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Smokey's adoption status with email updates.
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Smokey

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Moby's adoption status with email updates.
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Moby

Bernese Mountain Dog

Male, Adult
Itasca, IL

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