ARF Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild CA

ARF Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild CA ARF is a non-profit 501(c)3 volunteer rescue for lost, abandoned, or unwanted pets. We are open on weekends and by appointment M through F.

We also offer vaccination clinics and nail trim clinics monthly. Welcome to ARF, the little rescue with the big heart. We are located in the mountain village of Idyllwild, CA where we have been serving the community since 1994. An all-volunteer, grassroots, non-profit organization, ARF’s mission is to rescue animals that have been abandoned, lost, or whose owners are no longer able to care for the

m. We provide foster care until forever homes are located. All our animals are spay/neutered, receive necessary shots and other veterinary care as needed. Each year, relying only on the generosity of donors and small grants, ARF helps an increasing number of dogs and cats, turning sad stories into happy tails. ARF has always worked to educate our population about the importance of responsible pet ownership, including the need for spay/neuter and heartworm disease prevention. WE ARE OPEN ON THE WEEKENDS but we also will meet individuals M-F by appointment. Please call and leave a message.

They are awaiting you at ARF!
08/07/2025

They are awaiting you at ARF!

Discovered today at ARF. Which is this? A new cattery director or, perhaps, a breech in security? We did learn that his...
08/05/2025

Discovered today at ARF. Which is this? A new cattery director or, perhaps, a breech in security? We did learn that his name, appropriately, is Hoover.

08/04/2025
TODAY!!!
08/03/2025

TODAY!!!

BACK HOME!RUNNING LOOSE on Pine Ridge and Laurel Trail. Look familiar??
08/01/2025

BACK HOME!

RUNNING LOOSE on Pine Ridge and Laurel Trail. Look familiar??

COCO has been spoken for!
07/30/2025

COCO has been spoken for!

07/28/2025

Just watch, and do your best to not tear-up

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REUNITEDFOUND on Pine Crest. Being held temporarily. PKEASE CALL ASAP with any info951-663-6642
07/28/2025

REUNITED

FOUND on Pine Crest. Being held temporarily. PKEASE CALL ASAP with any info
951-663-6642

PUPPIES, PUPPIES, PUPPIES! These adorable pups will be ready to meet you next Sunday, August 3, at Mountain Paws from 1...
07/27/2025

PUPPIES, PUPPIES, PUPPIES! These adorable pups will be ready to meet you next Sunday, August 3, at Mountain Paws from 10:00 til 1:00. On that day they will be 8-weeks old and ready to go to their forever homes! Their mom is a lab (mix), and Dad is, well, we aren't sure! We do believe they are probably lab-pit mixes.
Adoption fees include: all required vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip, and heartworm testing. Adoption fee is $295.
Please give ARF a call with any questions. 951-659-1122

ARF will help you with spaying/neutering your dog or cat if you need it. Please call us! 951-659-1122
07/26/2025

ARF will help you with spaying/neutering your dog or cat if you need it. Please call us! 951-659-1122

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
07/25/2025

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Address

26890 Highway 243
Idyllwild, CA
92549

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19516591122

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NOTE: ARF is an all-volunteer organization, therefore it is not staffed Monday - Friday, but volunteers DO check phone messages 4 to 5 times each day. Leave a message with your number, and we WILL return your call. 951-659-1122 Email: [email protected]

Welcome to ARF, the little rescue with the big heart. We are located in the mountain village of Idyllwild, CA where we have been serving the community since 1994. An all-volunteer, grassroots, non-profit organization, ARF’s mission is to rescue animals that have been abandoned, lost, or whose owners are no longer able to care for them. We provide foster care until forever homes are located. All our animals are spay/neutered, receive necessary shots and other veterinary care as needed. Each year, relying only on the generosity of donors and small grants, ARF helps an increasing number of dogs and cats, turning sad stories into happy tails. ARF has always worked to educate our population about the importance of responsible pet ownership, including the need for spay/neuter and heartworm disease prevention.