Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc.
Our Mission
The Animal Rescue Foundation is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating homeless cats and dogs, ensuring they receive the compassionate care and medical attention they deserve. We strive to promote the humane treatment of animals and find them suitable, caring, permanent homes.
Our History and Community
Founded in 1971 as a non-profit, non-destroy shelter, we have spent decades serving our community in Terryville, Connecticut. After our facility was lost to a fire in 2008, the incredible support of our neighbors and volunteers allowed us to build a state-of-the-art shelter, ensuring we can continue our life-saving mission for years to come.
How We Operate
We operate as a 100% volunteer-led organization, with our dedicated team managing everything from daily animal care and cleaning to fundraising and administrative tasks. Because we are staffed entirely by volunteers, we maintain our facility with a deep commitment to providing a safe, clean, and loving environment for our animals until they find their forever families.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We believe that successful adoptions are built on thoughtful connections. We take the time to understand each animal's individual needs and personality, allowing us to find the best possible home for every dog and cat in our care. Our volunteers are here to guide you through the process, ensuring a joyful and lasting partnership between you and your new pet.
Join Our Mission
If you are ready to welcome a new best friend into your home, we invite you to view our adoptable pets and submit an application online. We are open by appointment only, so once your application is approved, we look forward to scheduling a meet-and-greet to introduce you to your future companion. Visit us online to explore our current adoptables or to learn about ways you can get involved.
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10/16 - A hard life. Someone has to live it. 😴🐱 No meetings. No deadlines. No bills. Just eating, napping, stretching, and being ridiculously adorable. 😂💤 The only thing missing from these cats’ daily routine? A forever home. ❤️ Maybe one of them is your future couch companion! 🐾 Interested in meeting one of our cats? Visit arfct.org/adopt. Not all of our cats are featured on our website just yet, so if you see someone who catches your eye, email us at ARFCT.adoptions@gmail.com with any questions! 🐱❤️ 📍Terryville, CT
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10/15 - 🐾❤️ UPDATE: WILSON IS HOME! …AND HIS NAME IS PRINCE! 👑 Surprise! Our little Wilson turned out to be someone’s Prince all along! 🥹❤️ After seeing his Facebook post, Prince’s original owner recognized him and reached out to ARF. And now, this little guy is back where he belongs! 🏡🐾 We’re so happy that social media helped reunite Prince with his family. Sometimes, a share can make all the difference! ❤️ Welcome home, Prince! 👑 We wish you and your family many more happy adventures together! Thank you to everyone who shared his post and helped get the word out. This is what community is all about! 🐾💕 #happytails #foreverhome #animalrescue
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10/15 - An angel so sweet... yet no one has applied for her 🥺 This young tuxedo gal has so much love to give. She gave that love to her kittens who have since been adopted, leaving Monica by herself at the shelter. She is so affectionate and gentle. We know whoever takes this girl home will be incredibly lucky 🖤🤍 🔗 Visit arfct.org to apply for Monica 📍 Terryville, CT #adoptdontshop #rescuecats #catlovers #tuxedocat #connecticut
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10/12 - WHAT THE HELL?! WHAT THE HELL?! WHAT THE HELL?! 😭😂 Mom said I was promoting a photoshoot. Nobody said I had to become the entire Halloween costume department. 🎃 Now it's YOUR pet's turn to steal the spotlight! 📸 🍂 ARF FALL-O-WEEN PET PHOTOSHOOT 👻 📅 October 17 & 18 | 10 AM–4 PM 📍 366 Main St., Terryville, CT 🚨 Limited appointment slots! Book yours before they disappear! Come for the cute photos. Stay for the fact that you're helping shelter animals. 🐾❤️ Learn more at arfct.org/events
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10/11 - 🎶 You can stand under my umbrella… 🎶 The dogs standing in the rain: we beg your finest pardon? 😭 Meet our adoptable superstars at arfct.org/adopt! 🐾 📍Terryville, CT
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10/11 - Remember when Scooter got SO excited to be picked for a walk? 🥹🐾 Well, this time, he got picked for something even better… A FOREVER HOME! 🏡❤️ We’re so happy for you, Scooter! May your days be filled with walks, love, and all the adventures your heart desires. You deserve this, sweet boy! ❤️ Help us find more happy endings! 🐾 Check out our other adoptable animals at arfct.org/adopt and share their stories to help them find their forever homes, too! 🏡❤️ 📍Terryville, CT #ARFCT #Adopted #HappyTails #ShelterDogs
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10/10 - Research shows that pets improve our mental health 🐶🐱 Today on World Mental Health Day, we want to bring attention to just some of the ways our furry friends benefit our brains and minds. 🧠 Adopting an animal into your home not only improves their life, but also improves yours. ❤️🩹 🔗 Visit arfct.org to learn about our adoptable animals and apply 📍 Terryville, CT #WorldMentalHealthDay #adoptdontshop #rescuecats #rescuedogs #mentalhealthmatters
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10/10 - Ella has entered the chat. ☂️💅 Gorgeous? Absolutely. ✨ Great? Without a doubt. 🐾 Sweet? Sweeter than you can imagine. ❤️ You better remember her name, because this girl deserves the spotlight. 🌟 The name is Ella. The profile is coming soon. 👀 Learn more about all our adoptable animals - arfct.org/adopt 📍Animal Rescue Foundation — Terryville, CT #ARFCT #AdoptDontShop #rescueismyfavoritebreed
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10/9 - FROST understood the assignment. Just not the budget LOL 🤣 His next big production? A starring role in YOUR life! 🏡❤️ Apply to adopt Frost and give this drama king his happily ever after. And if you can’t adopt, share this post to help him find his person! Learn more about Frost at arfct.org/adopt 📍Terryville, CT
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10/7 - Sometimes the shy ones just need a little more time. ❤️ Leila is looking for someone who will be patient, get to know her at her own pace, and give her the chance to show you what a sweet girl she really is. And yes… that underbite is pretty adorable too. 🥹🐾 Could you be Leila’s person? 🏡❤️ Learn more about our adoptable animals at arfct.org/adopt. 📍Terryville, CT #AdoptDontShop #underdogs #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog
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10/7 - Not a cat person? We can change that! 🐈❤️ Bodie and so many other sweet kitties are at ARF waiting for their forever homes. Visit arfct.org/adopt to learn about our adoptable felines who will change you into a cat person, guaranteed 🐱 📍 Terryville, CT #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #catlovers #rescuecats #catsforadoption
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10/6 - Hi, I’m Yoshi! 👋🐾 I’m what you call a **gentle giant**—2 years old, 50 lbs, handsome, goofy, smart, great on a leash, and full of personality! I get along with most dogs, too. 💙 I came to ARF as a stray, and now I’m ready for my forever family. So… are you gonna adopt me or what? 😂 👉 Visit arfct.org/adopt and come meet your new best friend! 📍Terryville, CT #AdoptYoshi #GentleGiant #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #rescueismyfavoritebreed
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10/4 - Every dog owner knows the struggle… 🍂 “I KNOW you pooped somewhere around here.” Did you find it? 🤣
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