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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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It’s Wicked Cold! ARL Reminds Pet Owners to Protect Animals From the Winter Chill

As winter sets in across New England, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) urges pet owners to take essential cold-weather precautions. Frigid temperatures can pose serious risks to the health, safety, and well-being of the pets we love. Here are some things to keep in mind this season Prepare your dog for the elements. If you have a longer coat dog, let it grow out for the winter; it will provide warmth and protection from the cold. For shorter coat dogs, sweaters, coats and booties can go a long way to protect your pooch. Wipe off your dog’s paws

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ARL Caring for Injured Dog Who Needed Emergency Eye Surgery

Injured dog with bulging eye brought to ARL after being found outside vet clinic in Boston The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is caring for a one-year-old inured dog taken in from Boston Animal Care and Control after being found tied to a pole outside a local veterinary clinic and needed emergency surgery to remove an eye that dislodged from its socket. Aside from the injury, the dog was very well cared for and ARL believes this is yet another example of a pet owner in crisis not knowing where to turn. The dog, named Herbie, was found on

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Press Release: East Boston resident facing a dozen animal cruelty charges

The following press release was provided by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office BOSTON, December 19, 2024 – A 27-year-old man was arraigned today in East Boston BMC on a dozen animal cruelty charges after investigators determined he abused a 10- to 12- month-old German Shepherd over several months, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. ARMANI DOSHI, 27, of East Boston was charged with six counts of animal cruelty and six counts of animal cruelty by custodian. Judge Debra Delvecchio ordered Doshi held on $100 bail and revoked his bail for 60 days on a pending Chelsea District Court case

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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 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