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 Hosting Fee-Waived Small Animal Adoption Event
November 8, 2024
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
Stray Dog Likely Hit by Car in Care of ARL
October 31, 2024
Stray dog required amputation of severely fractured leg A one-year-old dog found as a stray and in need of an emergency surgery after likely being struck by a car is currently in the care of the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) and recovering well following the trauma. The dog, now named Vincenzo, was found in Roxbury and initially rescued by Boston Animal Control. He was later transported to ARL’s Dedham Animal Care and Adoption Center after receiving initial treatment at an emergency veterinary hospital. Not only was he suffering from a fractured leg which was likely the result of
ARL Caring for Piglet from Framingham Animal Control
October 24, 2024
Piglet Surrendered Through Good Samaritan The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is caring for a two-week-old piglet that came to the organization from Framingham Animal Control. On Tuesday, Framingham Animal Control was contacted by a Good Samaritan for surrender after the piglet, now named Magnolia, was brought to them. Because Framingham does not have the capacity to care for livestock long-term, ARL was contacted, and the piglet was transported to ARL’s Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center for care on Wednesday. The piglet is estimated to be two weeks old, weighs just six pounds, is in overall good health,
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