A non-profit, non-destroy shelter for abandoned, abused, and neglected cats and dogs. Located in Terryville, CT. Saving lives since 1971.


The Mission Statement of Animal Rescue Foundation, when humanely and financially feasible is:

To rescue, house, feed, clean and medicate stray, abandoned, injured, neglected and abused dogs, cats, puppies and kittens; spay and neuter when feasible (considering age and physical condition of the animal); rehabilitate the animals and find suitable, caring, permanent homes for them.

To be and remain a non-destroy organization where animals accepted into the shelter by ARF will remain the sole responsibility of ARF.

To prevent cruelty to, and to promote the humane treatment of animals.

To assist individuals with problems concerning animals.

Raising funds to support the work of the organization.

To guide the public in humane and proper care of animals.

ARF is one of CT's largest No-Kill Animal Shelters. We have a brand new state of the art facility which can house 19 dogs in spacious cages, and over 15 cats. Please come up and volunteer with us.

To Adopt, please visit our shelter @ 366 Main St. in Terryville Sat/Sun 12-4

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