Q: Does ARF pick up stray cats and dogs, puppies and kittens?
A: NO. ARF is not Animal Control. If you see a stray animal you need to call Animal Control as they get PAID to do this job.

Q: How does one report animal abuse or neglect?
A: ARF suggests you contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Welfare
P.O. Box 19281
State Fairgrounds
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
1-800-273-4763 (Illinois callers only)
All calls can be made in confidence.
You can also contact your local police department or an Illinois approved Humane Investigator both can issue citations regarding the animal welfare laws.

Q: How does one get a spay or neuter voucher?
A: There are several ways to request a spay or neuter voucher: visit www.arfcares.org and fill out a voucher request form ONLINE, contact an ARF member or officer, write to ARF at P.O. Box 324, Fairfield IL.

Q: Who can receive a voucher?
A: A person residing in Wayne County. Although we do not ask your financial status or require this kind of information, we do ask that you only request a voucher if you can't afford to pay for the spay or neuter on your own. We have many people who are on a very low or limited income and we would like to serve those people. Please only request a voucher if you need the financial assistance.

Q: Does ARF get paid to provide their services to Wayne County?
A: NO. ARF is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization. We have no paid volunteers and do not receive any money from the city, county or state.

Q: Where does the money come from to provide vouchers to the public?
A: 100% of our money comes from FUNDRAISING, MEMBERSHIPS and DONATIONS. We receive no money from the city, county, state or federal government.

Q: How long will it take for someone to get back to me?
A: Because we are an all-volunteer organization, please allow 3-5 days for a return call or contact. Our volunteers have families, jobs, pets and other commitments. We make every attempt to contact you as soon as we can.

Q: Who can join ARF and who can volunteer?
A: Anyone! ARF is open to everyone. We are always in need of volunteers to help our animal friends!

Q: When are the ARF meetings?
A: The second Thursday of the months of January , April, July, and October at 6:00 p.m., Jemini Coffee House, downtown Fairfield IL. Everyone is welcome to attend!

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness or abilities that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.
- William Penn