Animal Rescue Foundation

P.O. Box 1129 Beacon, New York 12508
Dogs & Cats
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Animal Rescue Foundation in Beacon, NY

Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is a rescue organization based in Beacon, New York, located in Dutchess County, roughly 40 miles southeast of Stamford, CT. It is a 100% volunteer, no-kill, non-profit animal rescue that finds homes for rescued kittens, puppies, and adult cats and dogs. Adoptions are handled by appointment only, starting with an application that ARF's adoption coordinators review before arranging a meet & greet. ARF is one of 11 animal shelters and rescues serving Dutchess County, NY.

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Adopting from Animal Rescue Foundation

Adoption process

Applicants fill out an adoption application, an adoption coordinator reviews it (up to 5 business days) and schedules an in-person visit by appointment, and then the adoption contract is signed and the fee paid in cash to take the pet home.

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Dutchess County
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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