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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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Meow Madness

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

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ARL’s Keep Pets S.A.F.E. Program Celebrates Fifth Anniversary, One-Millionth Pet Meal Delivered

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

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ARL Takes in 25 Cats in Two Separate Overcrowding Situations

ARL is a resource for overwhelmed pet owners in overcrowding situations  In the past two weeks, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has taken in 25 cats through two separate overcrowding situations where the owners were overwhelmed by the number of animals in the home. The cats are will be made available for adoption soon, however, situations like this put a strain on ARL’s resources and the organization is asking the public for assistance to provide the care and support these animals need. Both instances of overcrowding are due to lack of accessible and/or low-cost spay and neuter services.

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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