Animal Rescue League of Boston
P.O. Box 265 Boston, Massachusetts 02117About this shelter
Animal Rescue League of Boston in Boston, MA
The Animal Rescue League of Boston is a rescue organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, located in Suffolk County, roughly 7 miles west of the city center, where it operates alongside 11 other animal shelters and rescues in the county. ARL describes itself as an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping pets safe and healthy in homes, and runs three Animal Care & Adoption Centers where it matches adoptable dogs, cats, and small animals with loving families. Beyond adoption, ARL provides low-cost veterinary services, dog training, a Community Cat Program, field services, law enforcement for animal cruelty cases, and community programs like the Wellness Waggin' and Spay Waggin' that meet people and their pets where they live. Since it receives no government funding, ARL relies on donations to support its animal welfare work 365 days a year.
Before you go
Adopting from Animal Rescue League of Boston
Adoption process
Adopters must be 18 or older and go through a conversation-based, application-free process matching adopters with animals; same-day adoption is often possible, and small-animal/bird adopters must bring their own carrier and a photo of the animal's cage.
- Service area
- Boston, Brewster, and Dedham, Massachusetts
- County
- Suffolk County
- Animals served
- Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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