Massachusetts Animal Shelters

270 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Alliance for Animals
    232 Silver Street
    Boston, MA 02127

    Located in Suffolk County

    781-648-6822
    Details
    American Bullmastiff Association Rescue Services
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 300
    Templeton, MA 01468
    (480) 737-2879
    Details
    Animal Advocates
    P.O. Box 79258
    North Dartmouth, MA 02747

    Located in Bristol County

    508-991-7727
    Details
    Animal Protection enter of Southeastern Massachusetts
    1300 West Elm St. Extension
    Brockton, MA 02301

    Located in Plymouth County

    508-586-2053
    Details
    Animal Rescue League of Boston
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 265
    Boston, MA 02117

    Located in Suffolk County

    617-426-9170
    Details
    Animal Rescue League of Boston - Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pembroke Branch
    Rescue Organization
    599 Washington Street
    Pembroke, MA 02359

    Located in Plymouth County

    781-826-6140
    Details
    Animal Rescue League of Boston - Cape Cod Branch
    Rescue Organization
    3981 Main Street
    Brewster, MA 02631

    Located in Barnstable County

    (508) 255-1030
    Details
    Animal Rescue League of Boston - Headquarters
    Rescue Organization
    10 Chandler Street
    Boston, MA 02116
    (617) 226-5602
    Details
    Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pine Ridge Animal Shelter
    Rescue Organization
    55 Anna's Place
    Dedham, MA 02026

    Located in Norfolk County

    (781) 326-0729
    Details
    Animal Rescue League of FR (dba) Faxon Animal Care and Adoption Center
    Rescue Organization
    474 Durfee St
    Fall River, MA 02720

    Located in Bristol County

    (508) 676-1061
    Details
    Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling MA
    Shelter Organization
    17 Laurelwood Road
    Sterling, MA 01564

    Located in Worcester County

    (978) 422-8585
    Details
    animal shelter.org
    Shelter Organization
    95 Lacy Street
    North Andover, MA 01845

    Located in Essex County

    978-688-8008
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Massachusetts

    Massachusetts has 270 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 14 counties. About half are animal shelters. Boston has more than any other Massachusetts city, followed by Springfield and Fall River. Somewhere on this list is a Massachusetts dog or cat who would much rather be at your place.

    Massachusetts has 270 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Boston has more than anywhere else in Massachusetts, followed by Springfield, Fall River and Hopkinton. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Middlesex, Plymouth and Bristol counties have the most, though listings reach 14 of Massachusetts's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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