A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

Animal rescue in Wheaton, Illinois

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PO Box 4423, Wheaton, IL 60189

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

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Corina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Wheaton, IL

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(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Not good with cats
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Snoopy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Wheaton, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Linus (aka Sally)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Wheaton, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Charlie Brown

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Wheaton, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
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Gabby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Wheaton, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
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Frankenberry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Wheaton, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
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Gilly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Wheaton, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
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Chubby

Standard Schnauzer/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Senior

Wheaton, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Dustin

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult

Wheaton, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Rescue FAQs

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.
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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

Angel Dog Alliance

Naperville, IL 60540

A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter

420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL 60563

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Otter

American Pit Bull Terrier/English Bulldog

Female, Young

Wheaton, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story
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Clark

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos

Wheaton, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Junie B Jones

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Wheaton, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
House-trained
Story

Animal Charities in Wheaton, IL

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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