Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc.

The basic fee to adopt a dog or a cat from the Animal Rescue Foundation has gone up to $100, effective immediately. "The ARF Board of Directors regrets the necessity of this increase," says ARF President Bobbie Thompson. "The bottom line is that donations are just not keeping pace with expenses. The adoption fee increase is necessary to help us pay our bills. It's been almost three years since the last time the fee was adjusted, and so many other prices have shot up since then. ARF does not receive funding from local, state or federal government sources. The support of the community is more important now than ever."

The previous $80 adoption fee was the lowest in the central Georgia area. Most other local rescue groups charge in the $100 range, some have lower rates for cats than for dogs. Primarily these are foster-based groups and do not have the overhead expenses of maintaining a physical shelter and a dedicated staff.

Even at $100, the adoption fee is a bargain and rarely gives back to ARF the investment of care put into each pet. Every animal that comes into the shelter is thoroughly vetted, receiving vaccinations appropriate to age, testing for feline leukemia and FIV (cats) and heartworms (dogs over six months). Additionally, all animals are treated for internal and external parasites and dogs over five months of age are given heartworm preventative. No dog or cat leaves the shelter without being spayed or neutered. The adoption fee covers the rabies vaccination, even if the puppy or kitten receives it after leaving the shelter.

Regardless of size, full-breed or mixed, dog or cat, young puppy or old cat, the adoption fee is $100. Each animal at ARF receives much loving attention and is well socialized. Volunteers come in daily to play with the cats and to walk the dogs. Adoption counselors work with potential adopters to help find the pet that will fit into their situation and lifestyle. Dogs and cats have their own personalities and energy levels. A good fit will help ensure many years of happiness. The whole family, including kids and dogs already in the household, is encouraged to meet with the new puppy or dog to determine compatibility. In the rare event that a match does not work out, the pet will be accepted back at the shelter although the adoption fee cannot be refunded.

For further information regarding our adoption process and fees, see our adoption brochure.

Your Donations are still needed!

For the animals:
   Heartgard in all sizes – for dogs 5 months of age and older every month
   Frontline Plus in all sizes – the dogs need this because of the ticks and fleas
   Revolution for puppies and for cats and kittens – serves many purposes
   Dog harnesses in all sizes – safest way to walk our puppies and dogs
   Leashes for the dogs and puppies
   Treats for dogs and cats – because they deserve them
   Sturdy washable toys for puppies and dogs – best way to keep them occupied
   Washable toys for kittens and cats – cats love to play

For the office:

Copier paper

Stamps to mail thank you cards

3 ring notebooks

For the shelter:

Paper towels	Garbage bags	Laundry detergent
Bleach	Dish detergent	Hand sanitizer

Mail financial donations to:
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)
P.O. Box 1032
Milledgeville, Georgia 31059

Drop off/ship donations and supplies to:
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)
711 S. Wilkinson St.
Milledgeville, GA 31061

Become an ARF member or renew your membership today! Click here to print a copy of the 2009 membership form. You may also renew and donate online! Click on the PayPal Donate button below and follow the instructions. It's an easy and secure way for you to renew your membership!

The Animal Rescue Foundation has partnered with HomeAgain to offer you another way to protect your dog. A microchip can be quickly and easily inserted under the dog's skin. If your dog ever becomes lost and is found by Animal Control or taken to a participating veterinarian, it can be scanned and returned to you. You can make an appointment for this service any time during normal shelter hours--Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm. Plan to spend at least half an hour at the shelter for this procedure. Registration must be completed at the time of microchip insertion. The price is $40 for your first pet and $25 for each additional pet brought in the same visit. This one-time enrollment price includes the microchip, one-time activation fee and a one year membership in the HomeAgain Pet Recovery Service. When you arrive for your appointment, your dog must be on a leash or contained in a pet taxi.

But wait! There's more that you can do. Become a HomeAgain PetRescuer and help stray pets return home.

Please check out our Fundraisers page to find out about upcoming events and ways you can participate and help! We need your support. ARF is completely funded by donations from animals lovers like you.

You may donate at the shelter in person, mail us a check for any amount or click on the VISA/MasterCard link to donate on line via PayPal. Thank you for your support!

Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit tax exempt humane society serving central Georgia. ARF's main purposes include finding responsible permanent homes as family pets for abandoned animals, encouraging spaying and neutering of all pets, and educating the public on the proper care and treatment of animals.