Ipswich Animal Shelter

17 Fowlers Lane Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938

Dogs & Cats

Ipswich Shelters

(978) 356-6652 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday Closed Today
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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

About this shelter

Ipswich Animal Shelter in Ipswich, MA

Ipswich Animal Shelter, run by the Ipswich Humane Group, is located at 17 Fowlers Lane in Ipswich, Massachusetts, about 25 miles west of Lowell. It is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that finds forever homes for cats and dogs of all ages, from kittens and puppies to seniors, with adoption fees that include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and testing appropriate to each animal. The shelter welcomes visitors during its open house every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, and pets can also be viewed by appointment or through its online adoptable-pets listings. Prospective adopters can start the process by completing the shelter's online cat or dog adoption application.

Before you go

Adopting from Ipswich Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Complete the online adoption application, then visit to meet pets at the Sunday open house (2-4pm) or by appointment; adoption fees vary by animal age and cover spay/neuter, testing, vaccines, and other basic veterinary care.

Service area: Town of Ipswich, Massachusetts
Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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