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AARF

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AARF (Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation of Winston-Salem) helps abandoned dogs and cats find loving homes through foster and adoption services.

Founded in 1995, AARF is a no-kill, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We are open from noon to 5pm Tuesday through Friday. Adoption fairs are resuming for cats on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm and dogs from 11 am to 1 pm. in the backyard. Watch Facebook for up-to-date information. You may visit our website to see our adoptable cats and dogs. You may turn in an online application at aarfws.org

10/29/2026

🏀🐾 What a Saturday! The Wake Forest Women's Basketball Team visited AARF and spent time loving on our adoptable dogs and cats - puppy cuddles, play yard time, and a few new feline friends too.

Thank you, Wake Forest Women's Basketball for sharing your Saturday with our animals and helping shine a light on rescue!

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10/29/2026

The Ardmore Art Walk is sponsored in part by AARF, Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation of Winston‑Salem. Thank you!

AARF

10/29/2026

🎃🐾 The AARF Team had a fabulous time Reynolda Veterinary Hospital's Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 24. Our crew represented AARF well with a decked-out cat-themed car, lots of candy, and plenty of giveaways. Thank you to Reynolda Vet for including us in this wonderful annual event!

A big meow-out to Piper Yates Caviness, Jane, Dr. Stephens, Martha, Diane, Phyllis, Marilyn, and Lisa for representing AARF with spooktacular style! 🐱

10/28/2026

We had a fur-raising good time this weekend!

10/25/2026

Three lucky cats are off to start their happily-ever-afters! 🐾

Please join us in celebrating Angelica, Bean, and Darla, who have all found loving forever homes. 💕 Every adoption is a reminder of why we do what we do, and we couldn't be happier for these deserving cats as they begin their next chapter.

Thank you to everyone who supports rescue, fosters, volunteers, and adopts. Because of you, more lives are changed every day.

Congratulations, Darla, Bean, and Angelica! May your days be filled with cozy naps, sunny windows, and endless love. 🐱❤️

10/23/2026

Cuteness overload! Navene, Tatiana, and many adoptable furbabies can't wait to meet you at tomorrow's adoption fair.

📍AARF House, 302 Thurston Street, Winston-Salem
📅Saturday, October 24
🕐Dogs 11-1, Cats 11-2

View all the adoptable cats, kittens, dogs and puppies at www.aarfws.org.

10/23/2026

What a blast at Mast General Store's Dogs' Night Out! 🐾🎃

Endless tail wags, the most creative costumes for dogs AND their humans, and a Mast team that went completely over the top. And of course, none of it happens without AARF's rock star volunteers and fosters. 💙

We loved the visit from the Carolina Disco Turkeys and seeing our friends Howlin’ At The Moon Dog Bakery and Forsyth Humane Society. Thanks for the memories!

10/22/2026

🏀🐾 This is what community looks like.

The Wake Forest Women's Basketball Team is coming to AARF's Adoption Fair this Saturday and we couldn't be more grateful. These student-athletes give so much on the court, and now they're showing up for the animals, too.

Come meet the team, meet some very adoptable dogs and cats, and maybe meet your new best friend. When a team this talented cares this much about its community, everybody wins. 💛🖤

📍 AARF House, 302 Thurston Street, Winston-Salem
🗓️ Saturday, October 24, 11-2
🐶 Adoptable pets: aarfws.org

Every adoption saves two lives — the one you take home, and the one who takes their place. See you Saturday!

10/21/2026

Can we all take a moment to appreciate Wilkie's legendary mohawk? 😍🐾

This handsome guy (one of the 4th of July litter of pups) is celebrating his Adoptaversary, and we're thrilled to hear he's had an amazing year with his forever family!

Between dog park adventures, daycare playdates, and plenty of snuggles, Wilkie (formerly Blaze) is living his best life. His family says everyone comments on his sweet personality and adorable trademark mohawk, and honestly, we can see why.

Thank you to Wilkie's family for sharing this update and for giving him the loving home every dog deserves. 🧡

Drop a ❤️ below to wish Wilkie a Happy Adoptaversary!

Address

302 Thurston Street
Winston-Salem, NC
27103

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 4pm
Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+13367687387

Website

https://www.aarfws.org/, http://instagram.com/aarfws, https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarfws/, https://linktr.ee/AARFws

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