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ARF’s People Connect programs foster the unequaled human/animal bond. Through classes, hands-on activities, interactive educational programs and play, people and pets enrich each others’ lives. ARF’s People Connect programs provide an opportunity for individuals of all ages to experience the unfailing friendship and magic of animals.

Added Touch Program   All Ears Reading®
 

The Added Touch Program is a customized program for visitors from assisted living facilities. ARF staff will work with each participating facility to provide. More About The Added Touch Program

     

Reading with animals is a great way for children to improve their reading skills. To celebrate the unique bond children and pets share, Target®, Nestle Purina PetCare Company and ARF have partnered to create All Ears Reading®â€¦ Learn About All Ears Reading®

 
 
ARF Teen Training   ARF Rescue Patrol®
 

The ARF Teen Training program is open to students in grades 6 - 12. The program fosters responsibility, maturity, empathy and community involvement for youth volunteers. Learn More

     

Hey Kids! You can help both people and animals by joining Evie, Bingo, Zippy and the ARF Rescue Patrol®! By reading the ARF Rescue Patrol® Pledge and clicking the ARF Rescue Patrol® link, you are on your way to helping animals in need! More about ARF Rescue Patrol®

 
 
Birthday Parties   Camp ARF
 

ARF wants to be a part of your birthday milestone. Let us help you make a memorable birthday for your child at the ARF Learning Center… Learn More

     

Camp ARF is a wonderful experience for children of all ages who love animals and are interested in having fun, fun, fun, while learning more about their furry four-legged friends. More About Camp ARF

 
 
Children's Events   Class Presentations
 

Do your kids want to spend more time at ARF? Keep an eye on upcoming events for children. Learn About Events For Children

     

ARF's humane education program offers a wide selection of educational courses for your classroom. Each presentation or program can be tailored to your class's specific grade level… Learn About Class Presentations

 
 
Community Service   Humane Emergency Action Response Team
 

Do you love animals and want to help them? Then ARF is the place for you! ARF now offers 5-hour community service days to students grades 6-12. Learn About Community Service

     

ARF certified dogs and cats are on call to help schools get students through difficult emotional emergencies… Learn About Humane Emergency Action Response Team (HEART)

 
 
Homework Help   Learning Center
 

Are you doing a research report on ARF or animals? Let ARF help you with your homework! Use the links below for information to help you with your work… Get help with homework

     

The Learning Center is the first interactive museum ever connected to a private animal adoption center. Through hands on directed play, children learn how to care for animals… More On The Learning Center

 
 
Pet Hug Pack      
 

ARF's therapy animal team provides animal assisted activities for patients in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and more. Reading assistance dogs and humane education assistants play a major role in this program. Learn More

     

 

 

 

     
 
   

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