Our Mission
The Animal Rescue League of Boston is an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy.
Recognized for our innovative, award-winning programs that go beyond sheltering, we address the root causes of the issues facing animals and the people who love them.
By partnering with communities, we help animals heal and thrive, keep pets and people together, and protect animals from harm.
Because there is no government funding for this important work, animals must rely on people like you to get the care they need, when they need it most, 365 days a year.
ARL In Action
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
April 1, 2025
Did you know… it only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to spread Heartworm disease to your pet? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal illness for cats, dogs, and ferrets, as well as other mammals. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of affected animals. Heartworm may result in lung disease, heart failure, or other organ damage. Although this sounds scary (it is!), Heartworm disease can be avoided altogether with the necessary preventative measures. Protect your pet by reading these 6 FAQs about Heartworm: How can Heartworm disease
Meow Madness
March 24, 2025
Help Community Cats Compete for a Cause! This March, we’re kicking off something special: Meow Madness! Inspired by the excitement of March Madness, we’re bringing you a bracket-style competition featuring some of our most beloved community cats. Each cat has their own story of resilience, charm, and triumph, and we want YOU to help them win. Here’s how it works: Meet the Cats: We’ll introduce you to our Meow Madness contestants—cats that have been a part of our community and have made a big impact. Vote for Your Favorite: These feline finalists will face off in a bracket, and YOU get
ARL’s Keep Pets S.A.F.E. Program Celebrates Fifth Anniversary, One-Millionth Pet Meal Delivered
March 24, 2025
Program assists pet owners in need, and helps keep people and pets together Today, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Keep Pets S.A.F.E. (Supporting Animals and Families Everyday), a program that provides numerous services to pet owners in need throughout Boston and plays a major role in the organization’s focus to keep pets out of shelters, and in homes with the people who love them. The inception of the Keep Pets S.A.F.E. occurred during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although ARL’s shelter doors were shuttered, the organization knew it needed to
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
April 1, 2025
Did you know… it only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to spread Heartworm disease to your pet? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal illness for cats, dogs, and ferrets, as well as other mammals. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of affected animals. Heartworm may result in lung disease, heart failure, or other organ damage. Although this sounds scary (it is!), Heartworm disease can be avoided altogether with the necessary preventative measures. Protect your pet by reading these 6 FAQs about Heartworm: How can Heartworm disease
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