Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter

26 Mahler Road Roslindale, Massachusetts 02131

Dogs & Cats

Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter in Roslindale, MA

Roslindale Shelters

(617) 635-1800 Directions

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Hours of operation

Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed Today

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter in Roslindale, MA

Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter operates in Boston, Massachusetts, located in the Roslindale neighborhood and staffed by a full-time veterinarian. The shelter is open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 – 3:00 PM, and sits roughly six miles north of Cambridge, MA. It runs low-cost rabies clinics and a year-round pet food pantry, enforces animal-related ordinances, issues dog licenses, inspects dog boarding facilities, and investigates animal cruelty and neglect cases. Animals available for adoption from the shelter can be viewed on Petfinder, and the shelter accepts tax-deductible donations to support its low-cost animal wellness and adoption programs.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

If you see a specific pet you're interested in on PetFinder, download and fill out the adoption application form, list the pet's name, and email it to the shelter; you can also call for more information.

Service area: City of Boston, MA
Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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