fbpx

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!

Learn about ARL's 125 Year History
125-Year Timeline
2023 Impact report
2022 Gratitude Report
Programs & Resources
BBJ Giving Guide
Guidestar profile
See ARL's vision for the future

Awards

classy 2023 award badge
Charity Navigator four stars badge

Petsmart Charities Grantee

PetcoLove logo

Great nonprofit badges

Leadership

Dr. Edward Schettino

President & CEO
Edward Schettino, DVM, PhD, CAWA

Senior Vice President of Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services
Erin Doyle, DVM, DABVP

Cheryl Traversi

Vice President of
Animal Welfare
Cheryl Traversi

Karen Williams

Vice President of
Finance & Accounting

Karen Williams

Jackie Smith holding a kitten

Vice President of Development
Jackie Smith

Board of Directors

Walter holding a dog

Walter Kenyon
Chair

Heather Ridill

Heather Ridill
Vice Chair

 

Bill Whelan

Bill Whelan
Secretary

Renee Knilans

Renee Knilans
Treasurer

Dr. Cynthia Kettyle

Dr. Cynthia Kettyle

Alisa Plazonja

Alisa Plazonja

José Rodríguez-Villalobos

José Rodríguez-Villalobos

NadinePellegrini

Nadine Pellegrini, Esq.

Rod Macdonald

Rod Macdonald

Tara Oliver

Tara Oliver

Ackerman Roger

Roger Ackerman

Edward Bradstreet

Edward Bradstreet

Laura L’Abbe

Laura L’Abbe

 

Richard Kelly

Richard Kelly

David McGrath with his dog

Dr. David McGrath


Emeritus Directors


Malcolm McDonald
Chair Emeritus

Quentin Faulkner
Emeritus Director

Judy Gregg
Emeritus Director