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.
ARL In Action
Advocacy 101: Understanding Too Hot for Spotยฎ
August 13, 2020
For many, August is a time to relax and take in summer. Similarly, August is usually a quiet time in the legislature. Itโs hot, elections are coming up, and formal business is usually on hold. While August is a laid back time for people, August is a dangerous time for pets. Summer, even in New England, brings hot days and the risks that come with them. The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Too Hot for Spotยฎ Campaign annually encourages people to think before taking their pets out on the road with them. A minute to a store can quickly
Stray Kitten Needs Amputation, Now Available for Adoption
August 12, 2020
Athol Animal Control Reaches Out to ARL for Assistance The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) prides itself on being a resource for municipalities throughout Massachusetts who may need assistance for any number of reasons โ in the instance of Alfie, a 5-month-old kitten, his reason was medical. Athol Animal Control contacted ARL late last week when Alfie was found as a stray. Alfie had suffered a hind limb fracture, and needed immediate medical attention. Alfie was brought to an emergency facility in Deerfield, MA, and from there was transferred to ARLโs Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center for further
Legislating in the Time of COVID-19
August 7, 2020
All of our lives have been changed drastically by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Massachusetts Legislature is no different. What is usually a flurry of activity in April, May, June, and July, the legislature saw a very different pace this year. A series of interim budgets replaced the usual days-long debate in the House and Senate in April and May. For the first time in its history, members used video conferencing software to hold hearings and were able to call into legislative sessions to vote and debate. The State House building itself, usually bustling with legislators, staff, press, school groups, tourists,
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In 2019, your donations made a huge impact for animals in need
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The Animal Rescue League of Boston does not receive government grants or public funding (with the exception of limited COVID-19 relief funding) and relies on the generosity of our supporters to help animals in need.
