Surrender an Animal

At the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), we know that circumstances can make caring for your pet difficult. As part of our commitment to help animals and the people who care about them, ARL offers a variety of resources; such as dog training courses and a FREE pet behavior helpline.

We understand that sometimes the difficult decision must be made to surrender your pet; rest assured that ARL is here to help you with the process. If surrendering your pet seems like the right choice for you, please complete and submit this form. 

ARL is proud to have a Live Release Rate or “Save Rate” for animals entering our shelter of 90%. Although we do not embrace the term “No Kill”, a Live Release Rate of 90% meets a common definition of “No Kill”. See ARL’s Euthanasia Policy.

The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University offers a free pet loss support hotline. The public can explore this service for help coping with the loss of their pet, either through euthanasia, surrender to the shelter, or if they have been lost.