Programs

Low Cost Spay/Neutering Program

ARF has partnered with trusted and dedicated veterinarians to provide low cost spaying/ neutering to the community of Rincon.  ARF also sponsors at least 2 Dog and 1 Cat Health Day each year, offering reduced price immunizations and neutering services.   To find out more about these programs, contact ARF.

To find a participating veterinarian nearest you, call:

• Alberque Villa Michelle, Mayaguez 787-834-4510
• The Pet Vet, Bo. Playa Jobos, Isabela 787-872-0204
• Animal Medical Clinic, Aguada 787-868-8000
• Miradero Vet Clinic, Bo. Miradero, Mayaguez   787-834-6050

Adoption/Fostering Program

ARF helps find caring and responsible families to adopt healthy and social dogs and cats. Since the ARF dogs and cats are under foster care, the foster parents can vouch about the character, socialbility and adoptability of the animal. All of ARF’s animals receive basic medical care and are in good health. To find out more about fostering animals, contact ARF.  To see our current available animals for adoption:

 

Registration Service

ARF can register your pet for a low cost of $2. Your pet will receive an ID tag with an identification number and ARF’s telephone number. YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. In the event your pet is lost, the ID tag will allow a rescuer to contact ARF who in turn will contact you. To register your pet, bring her, him or them to the ARF office during office hours.

Educational Community Outreach Program

ARF has partnered with the Board of Education in Puerto Rico.   As a graduation pre-requisite, high school students in Rincon, Puerto Rico, must perform 40 hours of community service in organizations of their choice.   On average, 14 students sign up to work with ARF per year.  ARF participants instruct the students regarding organization, team work, practical skills and especially the importance of animal welfare and owner responsibilities.   ARF endeavors to make the volunteering experience a positive one and is happy to provide a referral letter to colleges for any student completing the program.

Another way that ARF achieves its mission is through its education program to the local schools from grades K-12.  Sandra Rodriguez designed the ARF curriculum, engaging the children in an effort to raise their consciousness about animal abuse, animal rights and animal protection laws as well as owner responsibilities.   For more information or to invite ARF to your school, please contact the ARF office.