Our Mission
The Animal Rescue League of Boston is an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy in homes.
Recognized for our innovative, award-winning programs that go beyond sheltering, we address the root causes of the issues facing animals and the people who love them.
By partnering with communities, we help animals heal and thrive, keep pets and people together, and protect animals from harm.
Because there is no government funding for this important work, animals must rely on people like you to get the care they need, when they need it most, 365 days a year.
ARL In Action
Supporter Spotlight: Denise Saltojanes
March 16, 2026
Denise Saltojanes exemplifies leadership, innovation, and a dedication to uplifting others. Her career journey is a testament to her relentless curiosity and drive, beginning as a chemical engineer at GE, transitioning to investment banking, and later devoting over a decade to the Air Force Department of Defense as a civilian operations research analyst. True to her dynamic nature, she also pursued her own massage therapy business before shifting her focus to private investing. Today, she plays a crucial role in helping female-led startups secure funding and scale their businesses. Originally raised on a farm in Connecticut, Denise grew up surrounded
March is Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month!
March 9, 2026
There’s more than just cats and dogs at the Animal Rescue League of Boston Many people assume that animal care & adoption centers only have cats and dogs, but here at the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) we have a knowledgeable staff and are able to accommodate a variety of animals including, guinea pigs. And they are just waiting for to find their perfect match! If you’d like to adopt a guinea pig (or other small animal) from the ARL, make sure to bring a photo of the cage that your new pet will live in to make sure it’s a good size
Animal Rescue League of Boston Receives $5K Grant from The ‘Quin House Impact Fund
February 24, 2026
Funding will support the organization’s ongoing efforts to protect and care for animals across Greater Boston The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) today announced it received a $5,000 grant from The ‘Quin House Impact Fund, marking one of the first grants from the fund made to an animal welfare organization. The grant will be used to support the ARL’s Wellness Waggin’®, which provides low-cost veterinary care throughout Boston’s neighborhoods. ARL is one of more than 150 Massachusetts nonprofits awarded grants this winter by The ‘Quin House Impact Fund. “This grant will make a meaningful impact for local pet families,
Supporter Spotlight: Denise Saltojanes
March 16, 2026
Denise Saltojanes exemplifies leadership, innovation, and a dedication to uplifting others. Her career journey is a testament to her relentless curiosity and drive, beginning as a chemical engineer at GE, transitioning to investment banking, and later devoting over a decade to the Air Force Department of Defense as a civilian operations research analyst. True to her dynamic nature, she also pursued her own massage therapy business before shifting her focus to private investing. Today, she plays a crucial role in helping female-led startups secure funding and scale their businesses. Originally raised on a farm in Connecticut, Denise grew up surrounded
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