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AARF

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AARF (Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation of Winston-Salem) helps abandoned dogs and cats find loving homes through foster and adoption services.

Founded in 1995, AARF is a no-kill, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We are open from noon to 5pm Tuesday through Friday. Adoption fairs are resuming for cats on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm and dogs from 11 am to 1 pm. in the backyard. Watch Facebook for up-to-date information. You may visit our website to see our adoptable cats and dogs. You may turn in an online application at aarfws.org

10/11/2026

Bring your pups and join AARF at Dive Bar Winston-Salem for a night of spooky fun, cold drinks, and adorable chaos!

📅Saturday, October 24 from 5-7 p.m.
📍Dive Bar Winston-Salem, 1131 Burke Street
🐾Pawstume Contest - prizes for the best dressed pups - cute, creepy, or downright hilarious.
💙Adoption Fair with AARF’s adoptable dogs and puppies! Meet your new best friend.
🍸Halloween‑themed drink with a portion of sales supporting AARF’s rescue work.
🦴AARF will be accepting supplies and donations to help animals in our care.

Join us for a night of wagging tails, good vibes, and Halloween fun — all for a great cause.

10/09/2026

Snuggle bug? Running partner? Couch potato? Purr factory? Your new best friend is waiting. 🐾

AARF’s adoption fair is TOMORROW at the AARF House, 302 Thurston Street, Winston-Salem.
🐱 Cats: 11-2
🐶 Dogs: 11-1

Come meet them. Leave with a best friend.

Learn more about AARF's heart matched adoptions and meet available cats and dogs at www.aarfws.org.

10/07/2026

💙🐾 Meet Frazier - a shy, gentle gray tuxedo girl with the cutest little nose spot you’ll never forget. She’s soft‑spoken, sensitive, and happiest with calm, one‑on‑one attention from someone who understands that trust grows slowly.

Right now, she’s healing from her spay surgery and rocking her stylish recovery suit, hoping for a home filled with patience, kindness, and extra TLC.

Frazier loves other cats and would thrive in a quiet, dog‑free home where she can build confidence at her own pace. If you have a soft spot for the tenderhearted ones, Frazier just might steal your heart, one tiny meow at a time.

Learn more about Frazier and her siblings, Ripley and Axiom, at www.aarfws.org.

10/07/2026

Happy Adoptaversary to Zoey (formerly TNT)! She’s grown so much over the past year and is living her happiest life - running, playing fetch, and floating in the pool like a pro. She’s also become the perfect playmate for her blue heeler sister, Sadie. Her family says they’re so thankful they found Zoey and can’t wait to make many more memories with her in the years ahead. 😍💙🐾

10/05/2026

Happy Adoptaversary to Theo! It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since this sweet boy found his forever home. His adopter says Theo (formerly Silver) is the best boy ever and we couldn’t agree more. Here’s to many more years of love, joy, and happy memories together. 💙🐾

10/05/2026

We are over the moon for Hashbrown and Ophelia - both officially adopted! These two sweethearts have found their forever families, and our hearts couldn’t be fuller. Congratulations to their amazing adopters. Wishing you all a lifetime of love, snuggles, and happy memories together. 💛🐾

10/02/2026

Join AARF at the Fall Petsense by Tractor Supply Adopt-a-thon, Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clemmons Petsense store, 4186 Clemmons Road.

Petsense by Tractor Supply hosts National Adoptathon events semi-annually at all of its stores. During these events, they invite local animal shelters and rescue groups to bring adoptable dog and cats to the stores to gain additional exposure and find forever homes for as many animals as possible.

Additionally, each Petsense store hosts monthly adoption events to provide extra support to the shelters and rescues in their local communities.

Come out for the fun - you may just meet your new best friend!

10/02/2026

🐾 AARF is looking for a Marketing Intern! 🐾

Are you passionate about animals and creative storytelling? Want real, hands‑on experience that makes a difference in the lives of pets who need a second chance? AARF is looking for a Marketing Intern to join our team!

This part‑time role is perfect for students or early‑career marketers who want to build skills in social media, content creation, photography, community engagement, and nonprofit communications - all while helping dogs and cats find loving homes.

Job Type: Part-time
Workplace Type: Hybrid Remote (onsite 12-15 hour per week)
Location: Winston-Salem, NC

If you’re ready to grow your marketing skills and make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you. Visit https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4475026078/ for details.

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302 Thurston Street
Winston-Salem, NC
27103

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 4pm
Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 3pm

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+13367687387

Website

https://www.aarfws.org/, http://instagram.com/aarfws, https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarfws/, https://linktr.ee/AARFws

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