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Animal Rescue Friends, LTD

Animal rescue in Mesa, AZ

ARF (Animal Rescue Friends) is a foster based rescue. We are an IRS approved 501c3 charity. We are run solely by volunteers so every penny goes directly to the animals. We are committed to do what we can to help save the lives of dogs that may be put to sleep. We will not over-extend ourselves and take on more then we have fosters for.

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Email info@animalrescuefriends.org
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Website
Address
P.O. Box 21393
Mesa, AZ 85277
Donation Tax deductible donations can be made via Paypal donate@animalrescuefriends.org
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Adoptable pets at Animal Rescue Friends, LTD

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Cali

Calico

Female
Mesa, AZ
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PJ

Domestic Mediumhair

Male
Mesa, AZ
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Chantel

Pekingese/Chihuahua

Female Young
Mesa, AZ
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Chiki

Pekingese/Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Mesa, AZ
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Buster

Border Collie

Male, Young
Mesa, AZ
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Emmy

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Mesa, AZ
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Rescue FAQs

Animal Rescue Friends (ARF) is a foster-based no-kill dog and cat rescue. We save animals from the local shelters as well as take in owner surrenders when we have available fosters.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

If interested in adopting; please fill out an Adoption Application located on our website animalrescuefriends.org. Once approved for the adoption there is an Adoption Contract that will be filled out. Our adoption donation fees depend on the dog (usually between $180 - $300) and we take cash and card. Most importantly is that we want to find the perfect home for our dogs!

Adoption application

https://www.animalrescuefriends.org/dog-adoption-application.html

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Apollo

American Pit Bull Terrier/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
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Bashful BARRY

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Peter

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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Tiny

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Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
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Santa

Labrador Retriever

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