Jeff’s Fund
Jeff waited patiently for more than 260 days for a family to call his own. Thanks to a waived adoption fee, his dream came true!
Jeff’s Fund helps offset the cost of waived or reduced adoption fees to help more animals like him, who may be overlooked due to their medical needs, age, or personality, find the homes they deserve.
The Fund also supports impactful adoption events like Clear the Shelters, helping even more animals get home.
Did You Know…
ARL’s Adoption Forward, a conversation-based adoption matching process, remains the same for waived or reduced fee adoptions
Shelters are not designed for long-term stays so getting animals home quickly is important for their health and happiness
Studies show that return rates for animals with no fees are the same or lower than average
About Jeff
Jeff is an 8-year-old large mixed-breed dog who came to ARL when his owner had to relocate. Jeff didn’t care much for other dogs and was not shy about it! This personality quirk, combined with his size and age, meant he would have a harder time attracting the attention of adopters. Waiving his adoption fee was one way to remove a barrier and help him find a home.