The countdown is on!

From August 10 to 24, Team Dog and Team Cat will battle it out in AARF's first-ever PAWGUST fundraising challenge, and we need your help to reach our goal of raising $20,000 for homeless animals in need. 

On Monday, August 10, AARF will kick off PAWGUST - a two-week community-powered campaign to raise $20,000 for dogs and cats searching for their next families. And there's even more excitement: a generous donor is matching what we raise dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000, doubling the impact of the campaign and helping even more animals in need.

Our fundraisers have their personal pages, setting goals to help provide lifesaving medical care, food, shelter, and second chances for animals waiting for their forever homes.

Why wait? You can be among the very first to make an impact by visiting our PAWGUST campaign page today and make an early gift. https://tinyurl.com/pawgust2026

Early Bird Bonus! Donate before PAWGUST officially begins, and we’ll send you an AARF car magnet!

Then be sure to follow along throughout August as Team Dog and Team Cat compete for bragging rights, celebrate fundraising milestones, and work together to reach our $20,000 goal.