Did you know parts of our facility are available for rental? We’ve hosted a myriad of gatherings, including business events, family get-togethers, canine birthday celebrations, and even a wedding! Our beautiful campus is family-oriented in a park-like setting where people of all ages can enjoy positive interactions with animals.
Contact our Facilities Manager at (925) 296-3120 or [email protected] for more information or to book your facility rental. All facility rentals must be a minimum of two hours.
Spaces Available for Rent
Nestlé Purina Dog Training Pavilion
The Nestlé Purina Dog Training Pavilion is a 50’ x 60’ multipurpose room located behind our adoption center.
- ¾ inch rubber flooring (easy clean-up)
- Max capacity of 200 people or 50 people with dogs
- Convenient restroom access
- Open from 9 am to 7 pm
$300/hour or $150/hour for non-profit organizations
Current dog training students may rent for $25 an hour for individual practice, subject to approval.
Courtyard
Our courtyard is an approximately 80’ x 20’ located between the adoption center and Nestlé Purina Dog Training Pavilion.
- Supplement to training pavilion rental only and mandatory for dog events in the Pavilion
- Max capacity of 25 people or 10 people with dogs
- Open from 9 am to 7 pm
$200/hour or $100/hour for non-profit organizations
Training Field
The training field is a 5,864 square foot, outdoor field, divided into three fenced-in sections.
- Durable, synthetic turf
- Max capacity of 165 people or 40 people with dogs
- Open from 9 am to 7 pm
$300/hour or $150/hour for non-profit organizations
Current dog training students may rent for $25 an hour for individual practice, subject to approval.
Full Training Complex
The training pavilion, training field, and courtyard are available as a package deal.
$500/hour or $300/hour for non-profit organizations (one day at 4+ hours)
$450/hour or $250/hour for non-profit organizations (multiple days at 4+ hours each)
People Connect Classroom
The classroom is a 28’ x 27’ room that serves as the home of our humane education programs.
- Wall-mounted whiteboard
- Access to a private, outdoor, 800-square-foot courtyard
- Convenient restroom access
- Open from 9 am to 7 pm
$200/hour or $150/hour for non-profit organizations
Presentation Room
The presentation room is a 24’ x 20’ room functioning as a meeting or presentation space.
- Wall-mounted whiteboard
- Access to a private, outdoor, 600-square-foot courtyard
- Convenient restroom access
- Open from 9 am to 7 pm
$200/hour or $150/hour for non-profit organizations
Boardroom
The boardroom is an 18’ x 26’ room for private discussion, meetings, and presentations.
- Wall-mounted flat-screen television
- Large table that seats 18 people
- Access to a private, outdoor, 600 square foot courtyard
- Open from 9 am to 5 pm, on weekends only
$200/hour or $150/hour for non-profit organizations
Lesher Foundation Community Hall
The Lesher Foundation Community Hall is our large adoption lobby in the center of our facility.
- Space to accommodate 150 seated guests
- Convenient restroom access
- Open from 9 am to 7 pm
$230/hour or $180/hour for non-profit organizations (9 am-6 pm) and $250/hour or $200/hour for non-profit organizations (6 pm-9 pm)
Parking Lot
A portion of ARF’s parking lot is available for rental for outdoor events.
- Approximately 100 spots (rows 2-4)
- Restroom access in main ARF facility
- Available from 8 am to 5 pm, on weekends only
- Weather-permitting
$130/hour or $110/hour for non-profit organizations
Additional Equipment
Canine Agility Equipment: $40/hour
We can supply everything needed for a full canine agility course: tunnels, jumps, weave poles, a-frame, hi-plank, tire, table, and station numbers. Equipment is rented as a supplement to the pavilion or training field only. The listed rate applies to one or all pieces of agility equipment, for one hour.
Chairs: $2 each
Chairs are for indoor use only, check for availability and up to 20 are made available at no charge with your facility rental. The listed rate is for an entire day of use.
Tables: $5 each
Available tables measure at 6 feet long, are for indoor use only, and up to three are made available at no charge with your facility rental. The listed rate is for an entire day of use. Check for availability.
A/V Equipment: $40
A/V equipment rentals include a television monitor, VCR, and DVD player. They are for indoor use only. The listed rate is for an entire day of use. Check for availability.
Kitchen Access: $50
The kitchen in our staff lounge can be accessed for food storage and heating purposes only. The listed rate is for an entire day of use.