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Small Animal Adopt-a-thon

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Boston location 10 Chandler St, Boston, MA, United States

Thinking of adding a small animal to your family? Join us across our three Animal Care & Adoption Centers for a Small Animal Adopt-a-thon in honor of Clear the Shelters, a national pet adoption campaign. From August 10 through August 13, our small animal adoption fees will be waived*—they may be small, but they will hold a big place in your heart. ARL’s Adoption Forward process will remain the same and our adoption team will require prospective adopters to bring a photo of the cage their pet will live in to ensure it meets our requirements. Get to know ARL's

Beagle dog looking up with Clear the Shelters logo to the right

Clear the Shelters Adult Dog Adopt-a-Thon

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Boston location 10 Chandler St, Boston, MA, United States

Add a pup to your pack during the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Clear the Shelters five-day Dog Adopt-a-thon event at ARL’s three Animal Care & Adoption Centers (Boston, Dedham, and Brewster – Cape Cod) from Tuesday, August 22 through Saturday, August 26. For this adoption event, adoption fees will be waived for dogs 1-year and older. Meet our adoptable dogs online. With many potential adopters’ eyes being drawn to the cuteness of puppies, sometimes older dogs can be overlooked, spending more time in a shelter environment instead of the home they deserve. While young adult dogs can still

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A medium-sized tan and white dog outside on grass

Clear the Shelters: Canine Kickoff

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Boston location 10 Chandler St, Boston, MA, United States

Help the Animal Rescue League of Boston "Clear the Shelters"! Join us across ARL's three Animal Care & Adoption centers on Saturday, August 10, from 1:00pm-6:00pm for a fee-waived dog adoption event. Adoption fees will be waived for adult dogs 1 year of age or older. Search adoptables. Learn more about Clear the Shelters. Save the Date: Upcoming Fee-waived Adoption Events Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 24: Smallie Summer Soiree — Adopt a small animal today! Not sure what type of small animal is right for you? Join us for an info session on Friday, August 23 from 1-4pm.

a black and white cat

Clear the Shelters: Caturday Adoption Event

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Boston location 10 Chandler St, Boston, MA, United States

The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Animal Care & Adoption Center locations in Boston, Cape Cod (Brewster), and Dedham will be participating in NBC’s annual Clear the Shelters campaign to help promote pet adoption and donations. Join us on Saturday, August 17, from 1:00pm-6:00pm for a fee-waived adult cat adoption event. All cats over 1-year of age will have their fees waived for the day. Meet adoptable cats.  Included With Your Adoption Spay or neuter services (excluding some small animals) Health screening and veterinary examination Behavior evaluations & enrichment Vaccinations Microchip identification and registration Heartworm test and preventative medication

a guinea pig being held by someone

Clear the Shelters: Smallie Summer Soiree Event

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Boston location 10 Chandler St, Boston, MA, United States

The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Animal Care & Adoption Center locations in Boston, Cape Cod (Brewster), and Dedham will be participating in NBC’s annual Clear the Shelters campaign to help promote pet adoption and donations. Join us on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24 from 1:00pm-6:00pm for a fee-waived small animal adoption event. Meet adoptable small animals. Not sure what type of small animal is right for you? Join us for an info session on Friday, August 23 from 1-4:00pm at our Boston Animal Care & Adoption Center at 10 Chandler Street. Free parking onsite! Included With Your

An orange and white tabby cat laying on a blanket

Clear the Shelters: Long Stay Saturday Adoption Event

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Boston location 10 Chandler St, Boston, MA, United States

The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Animal Care & Adoption Center locations in Boston, Cape Cod (Brewster), and Dedham will be participating in NBC’s annual Clear the Shelters campaign to help promote pet adoption and donations. Join us on Saturday, August 31, from 1:00pm-6:00pm for a fee-waived adoption event. Adoption fees will be waived for animals who have been in ARL's care for over 60 days. Meet adoptable animals.  Included With Your Adoption Spay or neuter services (excluding some small animals) Health screening and veterinary examination Behavior evaluations & enrichment Vaccinations Microchip identification and registration Heartworm test and preventative

A mixed breed dog sitting on grass

Clear the Shelters: Adopt-a-thon Weekend Event

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Boston location 10 Chandler St, Boston, MA, United States

The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Animal Care & Adoption Center locations in Boston, Cape Cod (Brewster), and Dedham will be participating in NBC’s annual Clear the Shelters campaign to help promote pet adoption and donations. Join us from Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 8 for a fee-waived adoption event. Adoption fees will be waived for select dogs, cats, and small animals. Meet adoptable animals.  Included With Your Adoption Spay or neuter services (excluding some small animals) Health screening and veterinary examination Behavior evaluations & enrichment Vaccinations Microchip identification and registration Heartworm test and preventative medication for dogs Flea, tick,