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Nike Animal Rescue Foundation

Animal rescue in San Jose, CA

The Nike Animal Rescue Foundation (NARF) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization founded in 1985 in San Jose, California. NARF is dedicated to protecting dogs and cats. We strive to eliminate animal overpopulation through spay and neuter programs and public education. Our volunteers rescue and shelter cats and dogs in need. We provide medical care and locate quality, permanent homes for these animals. We are also a NO KILL shelter. The animals are fostered in our volunteer’s home; allowing us to give adopters a more complete background about their personality and how they get along with other animals, children, etc.

Contact Linda Pope
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San Jose, CA 95159
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Adoptable pets at Nike Animal Rescue Foundation

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

Siamese

Male, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ernie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ernie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bert's adoption status with email updates.
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Bert

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
San Jose, CA

Rescue FAQs

We serve the San Jose Bay Area and have frequent local pet fairs to provide opportunities to meet our cats and dogs in need of their forever homes.

Additional adoption info

First, decide on the kind of dog or cat you want (large, small, active, older, puppy, kitten, long hair, short hair, etc.) and find a few pets that fit your criteria on our web site.

Then either contact the foster home directly or visit us at our weekly pet fairs.

Next a NARF representative will conduct an interview to make sure that the pet of your choice is a good match.

The donation for dogs ranges from $200 – $300, and $120 for cats. This donation covers the cost of spaying or neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping. In some cases, a training contract may be required for our dogs with an additional deposit.

Adoption application

https://www.facebook.com/Narfcatsdogs/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Nike Animal Rescue Foundation

Paws for Genesis

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Delta Animals Safe Haven

P.O. Box 1235,
Antioch, CA 94509

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Alamo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Prince Adam's adoption status with email updates.
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Prince Adam

Maine Coon

Male, Adult
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Z - Unlisted Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Z - Unlisted Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Female
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MATCHA's adoption status with email updates.
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MATCHA

Rat

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cotton w/Aurora's adoption status with email updates.
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Cotton w/Aurora

Pigeon

Male, Adult
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chloe's adoption status with email updates.
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Chloe

Pug

Female, 5 yrs
Pacific Grove, CA

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