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.
ARL In Action
March is Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month!
March 5, 2025
There’s more than just cats and dogs at ARL Many people assume that animal care & adoption centers only have cats and dogs, but here at the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) we have a knowledgeable staff and are able to accommodate a variety of animals including guinea pigs. And they are just waiting for to find their perfect match! If you’d like to adopt a guinea pig (or other small animal) from the ARL, make sure to bring a photo of the cage that your new pet will live in to make sure it’s a good size and shape for a guinea
Pair of Puppies Found Tethered to Tree Near ARL Dedham Campus
March 4, 2025
Incident an example of a pet owner in crisis The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) recently found new homes for a pair of 4-month-old puppies found tethered to a tree near ARL’s Dedham campus – there was no malicious intent but is yet another example of a pet owner in crisis. ARL acknowledges that many pet owners are facing tremendous challenges – and when people struggle, pets struggle. The rising cost of pet care, the housing crisis and financial hardship are all having a tremendous impact and are unfortunately causing some pet owners to make difficult decisions, and in
Press Release: Florida Man Sentenced for Dog Fighting
February 25, 2025
ARL Law Enforcement Department assisted in investigation leading to conviction The following is a press release distributed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs Jose Miguel Carrillo, of Spring Hill, Florida, was sentenced yesterday to 84 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to violate the dog fighting prohibitions of the federal Animal Welfare Act and being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court filings, Carrillo conspired with others to purchase, acquire, and breed dogs for use in dog fights. Carillo also staged dog fights at his home and traveled to dog fights
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