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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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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 Burbs to Boston Cape Cod 5 Chatham Bars Inn Gourmet Catering Grossman Marketing Group Brian Hyde and Joe Fiorello Walter & Lee Kenyon Team Guthrie-Mabile Mintz José Rodriguez-Villalobos & Christopher Lapan TOP CAT AAFCPAs The Boatslip Changing Tides Consignment Boutique Dedham Savings Helen Kosinski: Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator® Howard Stein Hudson Norfolk

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ARL Pups Visit Red Sox and Most Iconic Play Yard in Boston

Boston Red Sox employees enjoy an ARL playdate This past week, a trio of lucky pups in the care of the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), took a day trip to Fenway Park to brighten the day of more than a dozen employees of the Boston Red Sox. The event, held in an event space inside Fenway, was part of an employee wellness effort, to give workers a chance to step away from their desks for a little bit and spend some time with dogs and to learn a little more about ARL’s programs, services and mission to help

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ARL Hosting Fee-Waived Small Animal Adoption Event

Small animals make wonderful companion pets This weekend, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) will host a fee-waived adoption event for small animals, including guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, and hamsters, at all three of its Animal Care and Adoption Centers. For those thinking of adding a small animal (or two) to the family, it’s a perfect time to do so! The event will run from Friday, November 8, through Sunday, November 10 at ARL’s Boston, Dedham, and Brewster Animal Care and Adoption Centers. Hours of operation are 1-6 p.m. Currently, ARL has nearly three dozen small animals available for

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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

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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