An Unwavering Champion
for Animals in Need
For 125 years, The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has responded to the needs of animals and the people who care about them. In fact, we are often the first to respond.
With over 1,200 dedicated volunteers and 100 staff members, ARL lends unwavering support to local animals, families, and neighborhoods. We provide outstanding veterinary care, adoption, and field services. We also confront the root causes of animal cruelty and neglect through special police investigation and advocacy aimed at strengthening the laws that protect animals.
Since 1899, ARL has helped over 6.2 million animals in need!
Today, we increasingly focus on prevention and the impact we can have on more animals; keeping them out of shelters and in the communities where they belong. This ambitious call to action is reflected in our vision for the future.
ARL does not receive government grants or public funding and relies on the generosity of our supporters to help animals in need. We ask all those who share our goals to reaffirm a commitment to the future we all hope to achieve. Together, we can make it happen!
Awards
President & CEO
Edward Schettino, DVM, PhD, CAWA
Board of Directors
![Heather-Ridill_2024_250x250 A woman smiling, holding a large cat](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Heather-Ridill_2024_250x250.jpg)
Heather Ridill
Chair
![Rod-Macdonald_250x250 Rod Macdonald](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Rod-Macdonald_250x250.jpg)
Rod Macdonald
Vice Chair
![Renee_Knilans_square Renee Knilans](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Renee_Knilans_square.jpg)
Renee Knilans
Treasurer
![WilliamWhelan_250x250 2 Bill Whelan](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WilliamWhelan_250x250-2.jpg)
William Whelan
Secretary
![CynthiaKettyle_250x250 Dr. Cynthia Kettyle](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CynthiaKettyle_250x250.jpg)
Dr. Cynthia Kettyle
![Alisa_250x250 Alisa Plazonja](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Alisa_250x250.jpg)
Alisa Plazonja
![José Rodríguez-Villalobos-250×250 José Rodríguez-Villalobos](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/José-Rodríguez-Villalobos-250x250.jpg)
José Rodríguez-Villalobos
![NadinePellegrini_250x250 NadinePellegrini](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NadinePellegrini_250x250.jpg)
Nadine Pellegrini, Esq.
![Ackerman Roger Ackerman Roger](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ackerman-Roger.jpg)
Roger Ackerman
![EdwardBradstreet Edward Bradstreet](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/EdwardBradstreet.jpg)
Edward Bradstreet
![Laura LAbbe_250x250 Laura L’Abbe](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Laura-LAbbe_250x250.jpg)
Laura L’Abbe
![David McGrath David McGrath with his dog](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/David-McGrath.jpeg)
Dr. David McGrath
![StephenSpiegelberg_250x250 Dr. Stephen Spiegelberg](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/StephenSpiegelberg_250x250.jpg)
Dr. Stephen Spiegelberg
Emeritus Directors
Malcolm McDonald
Chair Emeritus
Quentin Faulkner
Emeritus Director
Judy Gregg
Emeritus Director