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Adoption Update – Nacho
“In May of 2017, My cat passed away with an acute illness, and my heart was broken. I walked into ARF and met gorgeous (he’s a boy!) and decided to take him home. He was friendly at ARF but very timid and shy since the car ride home…”
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Adoption Update – McCarthy
“McCarthy joined the Cruz-Vind family in June 2019. We first saw McCarthy’s photo at the Oakland A’s Bark at the Park and FELL IN LOVE. We rushed to ARF the following day…”
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Adoption Update – Lacey & Bella
“We adopted Addison (now Lacey) and Audrey (now Bella) on June 5. I picked them up from ARF in Walnut Creek on June 5th. They were born on April 5. They were very sweet right from the start…”
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Adoption Update – Bear
“One year ago, almost to this exact day, we adopted Bear from ARF. Our story starts off a little rocky, when we brought Bear home he had some serious anxiety issues…”
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Adoption Update – Dante
“We didn’t know we were going to leave ARF with a dog when we came in for a visit. When we met him outside he ran straight to us with a big smile and was ready to play…”
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Adoption Update – Buck
“Exactly one year ago today, my husband and I adopted Buck. We have always had multiple dogs, but when we got Buck, we had one Great Dane who had cancer…”
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Adoption Update – Zia Maria
“We adopted Yvette (now Zia Maria) in April of 2009. When we met her at ARF she ran across the room and wrapped her front legs around me in a hug…”
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Adoption Update – Pearl
“I lost my sister on Christmas day in 2018, seven months later my sweet cockapoo passed away. So much pain and sorrow, it was difficult to see the joy in tomorrow…”
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Adoption Update – Chai
“I adopted Chai (fka Zuma) in December 2018 when she was 10 weeks old. I fell in love with her at first sight and was so happy when I got to bring her home. She is a perfect blend of sweet, sassy, and playful…”
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Adoption Update – Samson
“Sam has been a perfect fit since day one. The most friendly loving playful pup I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, and he’s mine! We go on walks and play ball and he is always just so happy to be with me…”
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Adoption Update – Mia
“Just want to say a big thank you for everything you have been doing whilst Shelter in Place has been in effect! We adopted Mia (formerly Carrot) from you on May 15th…”
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Shelters Expect Many Pets to be Given Up in Coming Year
KCBS Radio interviewed Elena Bicker, ARF Executive Director, about bracing for a surge of pets as more people face economic hardships from the coronavirus. Although many people are fostering and adopting shelter animals at this time, Elena Bicker told KCBS …