Massachusetts Animal Shelters

270 Shelters

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    Black Cat Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    85R Mcbride St. Apt. 1
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

    Located in Suffolk County

    Details
    Black Cat Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Somerville, MA 02145
    Details
    Bosler Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 12
    Baldwinville, MA 01426

    Located in Worcester County

    978-939-7316
    Details
    Boxer Buddies Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    Po Box 120
    Bellingham, MA 02019

    Located in Norfolk County

    508-966-3944
    Details
    Brockton Blue Dog Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    760 West Chestnut St
    Brockton, MA 02301

    Located in Plymouth County

    508-436-6446
    Details
    Broken Tail Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 295
    Worcester, MA 01614

    Located in Worcester County

    Details
    Buddy Dog Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 296
    Sudbury, MA 01776

    Located in Middlesex County

    978-443-6990
    Details
    Cape Ann Animal Aid Association
    260 Main Street
    Gloucester, MA 01930

    Located in Essex County

    978-283-6055
    Details
    Carrie Seaman Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Box 518
    Truro, MA 02666

    Located in Barnstable County

    508-487-4243
    Details
    Cat Pack Adoptions & Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    P. O. Box 277
    Ludlow, MA 01056

    Located in Hampden County

    413-547-8025
    Details
    Cat Rescue of Marlborough and Hudson
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 560
    Hudson, MA 01749
    Details
    Cavalier Alliance for Rescue, Research, and Education, Inc.
    Rescue Organization

    Boxborough, MA 01719
    (978) 254-1005
    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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