Animal Rescue of Fresno

09/05/2026

🐾 ARF NEEDS AFTERNOON SHIFT VOLUNTEERS! 🐾

Do you love dogs, don’t mind getting a little dirty, and want to make a difference? We’re looking for dependable volunteers 16 years or older to join our Afternoon Shift!

⭐ The biggest thing we need is commitment! ⭐

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to commit to one shift every week. Even just 2 hours once a week makes a HUGE difference to our dogs and our staff. We need people who can make this a regular commitment, not just volunteer occasionally.

☀️ Afternoon Shift

Start times vary by day. When temperatures are mild, we usually begin around 3:30 PM. During extreme weather, hours may shift as needed.

Our Afternoon Shift helps make sure all of our dogs are safely tucked into their sleeping quarters for the evening. Responsibilities include:

🐶 Making sure the dogs are safely secured in their kennels
💧 Cleaning and refilling their drinking water
🏊 Cleaning and preparing pools, depending on the weather
💩 Making sure the play yards are picked up and ready for the morning (yes… p**p happens!)
❄️☀️ Checking that heaters or air conditioners are set appropriately for the season

You’ll work alongside other volunteers who will show you the ropes, so you won’t be on your own. And the best part? You’ll get to know all of our wonderful dogs and have the rewarding experience of tucking them into bed each night. ❤️🐾

We need help every day of the week, so there are plenty of opportunities to find a day that works for you.

Not interested in working directly with the dogs but don’t mind cleaning water bowls, pools, and picking up p**p? We need you, too! There are plenty of important jobs that help keep our dogs comfortable and their spaces clean.

If you can commit to one afternoon shift every week on a regular basis and think this might be something you’d enjoy, please email us at:

📧 [email protected]

Give us just 2 hours a week, and help us continue doing what we do for these amazing dogs. 🐕❤️

We need reliable volunteers who are ready to make a weekly commitment. Will you join our Afternoon Shift?

09/04/2026

Casper is still waiting for his forever home and he can go home tomorrow. Put your application in tonight and hopefully we can get back to you pretty quick. We are working on applications tonight.

JODY JO'S PET PROJECT! Meet CASPER!!! THAT FACE!!! 🐶💜🐶💜 He is 4 months old and gets along with other dogs and people! He is such a cuddlebug and he's looking for his FURever home! If you are interested in Casper or any of the dogs at ARF (Animal Rescue Fresno) contact them at ARF-FRESNO.COM PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!

09/04/2026

🐾💗 **MEET BETSY — YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND!** 💗🐾

Could Betsy be the little dog your heart has been waiting for? 🥰

Betsy is an adorable **4-year-old Chihuahua** who may have a little Chiweenie mixed in there somewhere! With her cute looks and big personality, she’s sure to steal your heart. ❤️

💕 **Betsy LOVES her people!** She wants to be close, loved, and part of the family. When she’s left alone, she may serenade you with her very own version of a song — let’s just say her barking is a little more *off-key* than opera! 🎶😂

Once she’s in a loving home where she isn’t kenneled and can relax on a cozy bed, blanket, or even the furniture (depending on your house rules!), we think she may show a whole different side of herself. 🛏️🐶

🏡 **What Betsy wants most of all?**
A **FOREVER HOME** where she can feel safe, loved, and included.

She’s keeping her little ears perked up and listening closely for the family who is meant to be hers. 👂💗

✨ Could that be YOU? ✨

Please **SHARE Betsy’s post** so we can help her find her forever family as soon as possible! Every share could be the one that gets her home. 🐾❤️

How to Adopt a Dog from ARF
Animal Rescue of Fresno is a Volunteer Managed & Operated Dog Rescue.
We are available by Appointment Only.
Adoptions begin with an Approved Application you can find the application at our website at www.arf-fresno.com

09/04/2026

🚨🚨 HEY! YOU! YES, YOU, PUPPY LOVER! 🚨🚨

STOP SCROLLING. THESE TWO LITTLE FACES NEED YOUR ATTENTION! 😍🐶🐶

☁️💕 LUNA & CARMEL 💕☁️

Are they puppies? YES.
Are they ridiculously cute? ALSO YES.
Do they look like two tiny Maltese puppies? ABSOLUTELY! 🥹

These adorable Maltese/Chi mix girls are 3 months old and they are officially ready to start their next adventure — hopefully straight into your heart (and home)! ❤️

They are READY TO RUMBLE! 😂💥

Their favorite activities currently include:
🐾 Wrestling with each other
🐾 Chasing each other around
🐾 Being ridiculously adorable
🐾 Causing a little puppy mischief
🐾 And then looking completely innocent about it. 😇😂

Luna & Carmel will be ready to go home THIS WEEKEND! 🎉

But before you fall completely in love with those faces… ❤️

Puppies are work! They need patience, consistency, potty training, socialization, supervision, and LOTS of love. They’re babies learning how to be good little dogs, so their forever family needs to be ready for the commitment — and the chaos — that comes with puppyhood. 😉

If you’ve been thinking, “Maybe I need a puppy…”
THIS IS YOUR SIGN. 👀🐾

💗 Luna & Carmel
🐶 3 months old
🐶 Maltese/Chi mixes
🏡 Ready for their forever homes this weekend
💰 Adoption fee: $250

📣 PLEASE SHARE! You never know — the person who is supposed to fall in love with one of these little girls might see YOUR post.

Because somewhere out there is a family who hasn’t met their new best friend yet. 🥹❤️

And these two little troublemakers are ready to meet them. 🐾💕

09/03/2026

PENDING ADOPTION - 🚨 ATTENTION ALL BOXER LOVERS! 🚨
Nubbins is waiting for YOU. 🥺❤️🐾

If you’ve ever loved a Boxer, you already know that special combination of goofy, playful, loyal, and completely irresistible. Well… meet Nubbins. 🥹

At just 2 years old and around 42 pounds, Nubbins is on the petite side for a Boxer, but don’t let his smaller size fool you — this boy has plenty of love and personality packed into that adorable body!

Nubbins LOVES to run and play, and he’s definitely a boy who knows the way to his heart is through treats! 🦴😋 But underneath all that playful Boxer energy is a sweet, shy soul who sometimes needs a little time and patience to feel safe and confident.

He may not be the guy who runs up to everyone and says hello right away. He needs someone willing to slow down, earn his trust, and show him that the world can be a wonderful place. And when he chooses YOU? That trust is something truly special. ❤️

We know there is a Boxer person out there who will see Nubbins and know he’s the one. Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s someone you know.

📣 Please share Nubbins far and wide. His forever family could be just one share away.

🐾 Nubbins is ready for his next chapter. He just needs someone to help him believe in it. ❤️

How to Adopt a Dog from ARF
Animal Rescue of Fresno is a Volunteer Managed & Operated Dog Rescue.
We are available by Appointment Only.
Adoptions begin with an Approved Application you can find the application at our website at www.arf-fresno.com

Application can be found in the drop-down menu above, click "ADOPT"
Mobile users click three lines at top of page to see "ADOPT"
Business Hours: By Appointment Only

09/02/2026

if anybody is interested in needs any pallets, there are 13 pallets sitting in front arf 4545 E. Dakota between Cedar and Maple. You are welcome to take them no charge at all. we are not holding them for anybody it is first come first serve and when they’re gone, they’re gone.

09/02/2026

# # # Meet Dumpling 🐾❤️

Dumpling is a sweet 7-month-old boy who has been with us at ARF since he was just 4 months old. He was originally adopted from the shelter, but sadly, he was later dumped at our front gate. Despite the rough start he has had in life, Dumpling has remained an incredibly sweet, friendly, and loving boy.

We believe Dumpling may be a German Shepherd/Cattle Dog mix, although his exact breed mix is unknown. Whatever his mix, one thing is certain — he is growing into a handsome boy with a wonderful personality!

Dumpling is eager to please and loves being around people. At 7 months old, he is still very much a puppy and is continuing to learn and grow. His future family should be prepared for puppy behaviors, plenty of energy, continued training, and lots of love. He would benefit from someone who is willing to give him structure, consistency, exercise, and positive reinforcement as he learns what it means to be part of a family.

We always encourage potential adopters to research the breeds they are considering so they have a good understanding of what to expect. With Dumpling’s possible German Shepherd and Cattle Dog heritage, he may grow into an active, intelligent dog who will thrive with a family that enjoys keeping their dog busy and involved.

Dumpling has already spent a big part of his puppyhood waiting at ARF. He deserves the chance to grow up in a home where he can be loved, trained, spoiled, and finally know that he is safe and wanted.

**Dumpling is ready for his forever family.** ❤️

**Adoption Fee: $100**

If you think Dumpling could be the perfect addition to your family, please reach out by completing an application so you can come meet this sweet boy. He has been waiting long enough for his happily-ever-after. 🐶🏡❤️

09/02/2026

Meet Rhoda — Your New Little Love Bug! ❤️

Rhoda is a sweet, beautiful one-year-old Chihuahua mix who is just as lovely on the inside as she is on the outside.

She can be a little nervous when you first meet her, but don’t let her initial shyness fool you. With a little baby talk, a gentle approach, and some patience, Rhoda warms up within seconds. Before you know it, she’ll be eating treats from your hand and asking to be held. She loves being cuddled close, where she can feel safe, secure, and loved.

Rhoda is looking for someone who will show her what it means to have a forever home. She is eager to please and would make a wonderful companion. Whether you’re home all day or have a busy schedule, Rhoda would happily settle in beside you and become your favorite little couch potato. She may even become your Velcro dog — your constant companion and favorite shadow!

Because Rhoda is shy and can be startled by fast movements, we recommend that she go to a home without children under the age of seven. A calm, patient environment will help her continue to build confidence and feel secure.

We don’t know what Rhoda experienced before she arrived at ARF, but we do know that she deserved a chance. We took her in so she would not face euthanasia, and now she is ready for the loving forever home she has always deserved.

We call her Rhoda the Love Bug, because that’s exactly what she is. 🥰 Once she trusts you, she has so much love to give.

Rhoda is ready to go home!
Adoption Fee: $225

Can she be your little love bug — we have a feeling she may steal your heart. ❤️🐾

How to Adopt a Dog from ARF
Animal Rescue of Fresno is a Volunteer Managed & Operated Dog Rescue.
We are available by Appointment Only.
Adoptions begin with an Approved Application you can find the application at our website at www.arf-fresno.com

Application can be found in the drop-down menu above, click "ADOPT"
Mobile users click three lines at top of page to see "ADOPT"
Business Hours: By Appointment Only

09/01/2026

🎟️ RAFFLE ITEM DONATIONS NEEDED! 🎟️
We have several exciting events coming up, and we would absolutely love and appreciate the support of our local community and businesses! ❤️

If you have a business and would like to donate a raffle item, create a gift basket, or sponsor a raffle prize, we would be incredibly grateful!

Our upcoming events include:

🎉 September 12th Event – We are currently looking for raffle items and donations.
🚗 Subaru Event in October – More details coming soon! We would definitely welcome raffle donations for this event.
🎃 Trunk-or-Treat in October – We’ll be looking for fun raffle prizes and baskets for families to enjoy.
🏁 Machine Heads Event – Details coming soon, but we would also love to have raffle items donated for this event.
🎄 Annual Holiday Open House – We’ll be looking for festive raffle baskets and prizes as we get closer to the holidays.
Whether you’re a local business that would like to contribute a product or service, or someone who would like to put together a fun gift basket, every donation makes a difference and is greatly appreciated! 🙏❤️
If you or your business would be interested in donating a raffle item or sponsoring a prize for any of these events, please message us here!

Thank you so much to everyone who continues to support our events and our community. We truly appreciate your generosity! ❤️

08/29/2026

last day of our estate sale/collectibles/antiques/yard sale 8060 N Callisch St., Fresno
North of Nees, between Fresno and First Streets
7 AM to Noon
Saturday