Animal Rescue of Fresno (ARF) was established in 1998 by a group of concerned community members in Fresno, CA that wanted to do something about the high number of homeless dogs that were dying because no one gave them a chance. The mission of Animal Rescue of Fresno is to eliminate suffering and promote the welfare of dogs through direct action and education. ARF is committed to encouraging the humane treatment of all animals, reducing the number of homeless animals in Fresno County, promoting the benefits of the human/animal bond, and supporting spaying/neutering of all animals.