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
ARL Joins Governor Healey for Ollie’s Law Bill Signing Ceremony
October 10, 2024
Ollie’s Law to establish statewide regulations for pet boarding and daycare facilities Today, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), along with other animal welfare organizations and stakeholders, joined Governor Maura Healey at the Massachusetts State House for a bill signing ceremony for Ollie’s Law – which will establish statewide regulations for pet boarding and daycare facilities in the state. For the past two legislative sessions, ARL advocated heavily for the passage of this legislation to help establish across-the-board, reasonable regulations for pet boarding and daycare facilities, including home-based kennels, to help prevent situations where an animal can be injured,
ARL to Recognize Pillar of Boston Nonprofit Community with Animal Advocate Award
October 1, 2024
Award winners exemplify compassion and commitment to advance ARL’s mission During its upcoming Paws to Celebrate event at the iconic Hampshire House, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) will recognize Grace Fey, a fixture of the Boston nonprofit community for her exceptional commitment to the organization’s focus in expanding access to pet wellness care throughout the Metro Boston area. ARL’s Animal Advocate Award honors distinguished philanthropists and compassionate organizations who have made outstanding contributions to ARL and actively advance the well-being of animals in our community. ARL is thrilled to recognize Grace Fey with this award for demonstrating profound
ARL Seeing Explosion in Community Cats and Kittens Intake
September 24, 2024
Community cat intake up 30 percent over 2023 The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) continues to see a steady influx of kittens born in the wild from communities throughout Massachusetts, and to date, ARL has taken in 833 community cats in 2024, a 30 percent increase over 2023. Kitten specific intake has also seen a 30 percent increase in 2024 as well. Since May 1, ARL has taken in nearly 600 community cats, 117 in September alone, the majority being kittens, and the organization is seeing no slow-down in the numbers of kittens being born in community cat colonies
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In 2023, your donations made a huge impact for animals in need
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