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Celebrating 125 years of helping animals in need

Our Mission

The Animal Rescue League of Boston is an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy in habitats and homes.

Our Vision

Animals are safe and healthy in the communities where they live.

Adopt

Matching adoptable
animals with a permanent home

Dog Training

Courses are offered
in Boston and Dedham

Medical Care

We offer high-quality, affordable
veterinary services

Community Programs

Serving animals and people
where they live

ARL In Action

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Severely Injured and Burned Stray Kitten in Care of ARL 

Burned kitten likely injured in vehicle engine compartment  A three-month-old kitten is in the care of the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), after being found in a Dorchester parking lot with injuries likely due to being inside a vehicle engine compartment. The kitten sustained a multitude of injuries, including burns, and ARL is asking for the public’s support to help provide her with the care she needs. Cynthia was found in a grocery store parking lot in Dorchester in late October, with the Good Samaritan finder realizing the kitten was in distress and needed help. The finder took the

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Kim Roderiques holding a puppy outside of ARL Dedham.

Supporter Spotlight: Kim Roderiques

Kim Roderiques is a seemingly never-ending source of enthusiasm, commitment, and compassion! Kim’s philanthropic journey began at the age of eight with a lemonade stand fundraiser for muscular dystrophy research. This act of kindness would set the stage for a lifetime of selfless giving. Since then, Kim’s selfless nature has only intensified, and she now proudly supports dozens of Cape Cod non-profit organizations. Kim’s involvement with ARL goes way back. Her family adopted their first dog, Snubby, from ARL’s Brewster location in 1975! Her family ended up adopting a few more dogs from ARL over the course of her childhood,

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A Round of A-Paws for Our 2024 Paws to Celebrate Sponsors!

With the help of our amazing sponsors, we achieved record-breaking fundraising at our Paws to Celebrate events in Chatham, Truro, Boston, and Dedham! Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for their generous support: PLATINUM PAWPRINT LEADER OF THE PACK BEST IN SHOW   TOP DOG Cape Cod 5Chatham Bars InnGourmet CateringGrossman Marketing GroupBrian Hyde and Joe FiorelloWalter & Lee KenyonTeam Guthrie-MabileMintzLisa RachlinJosé Rodriguez-Villalobos & Christopher Lapan TOP CAT AAFCPAsThe BoatslipChanging Tides Consignment BoutiqueDedham SavingsHelen Kosinski: Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator®Howard Stein HudsonNorfolk & Dedham Foundation, Inc.Arthur & Paula Rabe ANIMAL ADVOCATE Angell Pension GroupAvalon at Assembly RowBowditch &

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In 2023, your donations made a huge impact for animals in need

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animals helped with your support in 2023

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animals adopted

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of animals were adopted, returned to field/owner, or transferred

(live release rate)

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animals were given access to high-quality, affordable veterinary care right in their community

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animals helped in cases of cruelty and neglect