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
ARL Caring for Cats and Kittens Rescued from House Fires
April 23, 2025
House fire cats and kittens brought to ARL through referral from the American Red Cross Over the past few weeks, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has stepped up to help families following house fires, providing services from temporary pet housing to pet food and supplies. The pet owners were referred to ARL through the American Red Cross, a national organization dedicated to helping during times of emergency, to help the families when they had nowhere else to turn for their pets. Following a house fire in Boston last week, ARL took in two cats for temporary shelter while
Strategic Plan Report
April 22, 2025
ARL’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan reflects our unwavering commitment to helping animals heal and thrive, keeping pets and people together, and protecting animals from cruelty and neglect. It will ensure we can continue to respond to the needs of animals and support a community in which animals are protected, safe, and healthy – in homes and out of shelters. We’re excited to share the progress you helped make in 2024 towards our goals. Together, we’re keeping pets and people together, delivering lifesaving care, expanding access to critical resources, and standing up for animals across Massachusetts. Our Goals Goal 1: Provide high-quality
ARL Provides Community Kitten with Life-Saving Care
April 21, 2025
Community kitten suffered from traumatic leg injury An 8-month-old community kitten recently received a life-saving surgery at the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) and while not ready for adoption quite yet, she is well on her way to finding the home and life she deserves. Community cats comprise of friendly strays, feral cats, or owned cats that are allowed outdoors to roam. Community cat colonies usual form due to a conducive environment like an established food source or protective shelter. The kitten, named Alice, was living among a colony of community cats in Fall River, and ARL’s Field Services
ARL Caring for Cats and Kittens Rescued from House Fires
April 23, 2025
House fire cats and kittens brought to ARL through referral from the American Red Cross Over the past few weeks, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has stepped up to help families following house fires, providing services from temporary pet housing to pet food and supplies. The pet owners were referred to ARL through the American Red Cross, a national organization dedicated to helping during times of emergency, to help the families when they had nowhere else to turn for their pets. Following a house fire in Boston last week, ARL took in two cats for temporary shelter while
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