Updates

A.R.F. in 2020

In the News: Naperville Sun Writes About A.R.F.’s 2020 Successes

2020 wasn’t all bad. In fact, for A.R.F. we adopted a record number of cats and dogs – more than 1,200. Naperville Magazine wrote a lovely article about our successes and how animal welfare groups like A.R.F. reached a new segment of volunteers with changes to work due to COVID. Read the full article: Furry […]

ARF Headquarters Wheaton

Our Newest Family Member – A.R.F. Purchases New Facility in Wheaton

The Wheaton-based A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation operates primarily out of volunteer homes–until now, that is! A.R.F. is moving into their very first brick-and-mortar building, increasing operations with the help of their newly centralized headquarters. The 2,600-sq-ft facility at 531 Roosevelt Road was purchased by A.R.F. in March and move in is complete. They will use the […]

A.R.F.’s COVID-19 Procedures

Due to the current coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, out of an abundance of caution and following direction from the CDC and the IL Department of Public Health we have decided to suspend adoption events until further notice. The health of our volunteers and adopters comes first during this time of need. We will continue to do adoptions […]

Announcing New Board Member – Sandra Pattison

A.R.F. is proud to announce a few changes to our board leadership with an eye toward our projected growth in 2020 and beyond. We are sad to announce that Kimberly Myers will be stepping down from the A.R.F. board to pursue personal projects, but will provide continue to provide us with outstanding legal counsel and […]