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Celebrating 125 years of helping animals in need

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.

Our Vision

Animals are safe and healthy in the communities where they live.

Adopt

Matching adoptable
animals with a permanent home

Dog Training

Courses are offered
in Boston and Dedham

Medical Care

We offer high-quality, affordable
veterinary services

Community Programs

Serving animals and people
where they live

ARL In Action

Boston Animal Care & Adoption Center building

Future Focus: Strategic Plan Goal 6

Invest in our infrastructure. Objective Enhance the capacity of ARL’s facilities to respond to the current and future needs of animals and pet owners in our community. Vision in Action ARL is thrilled to announce that we are rebuilding our Boston Animal Care & Adoption Center and Boston Veterinary Care at our current location of 10 Chandler Street in the South End. This project will advance ARL’s mission of being an unwavering champion for over 20,000 animals each year. It is a significant opportunity for our historic 125-year-old organization to provide animals with the highest standards of care to help

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ARL to Recognize Truro Resident with Animal Advocate Award

Animal Advocate Award winners exemplify compassion and commitment to advance ARL’s mission During its upcoming Paws to Celebrate event at Truro Vineyards, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) will be recognizing a Truro resident for his exceptional involvement in promoting ARL’s mission to help animals on Cape Cod and beyond. ARL’s Animal Advocate Award honors distinguished philanthropists and compassionate organizations who have made outstanding contributions to ARL and actively advance the well-being of animals in our community. ARL is thrilled to recognize longtime Truro resident Brian Hyde with this award for exemplifying exceptional dedication and enduring support of animals

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ARL Rescues Cat in Tree in Brighton, Reunites Cat with Owner

Owner of cat in tree on-scene during rescue This past week, the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Field Services Department rescued a cat in a tree in a Brighton neighborhood and were able to reunite the animal with the owner who was on-scene during the rescue. A property owner in the Oak Square neighborhood contacted ARL about a cat who had found its way up a tree and was unable to get itself down, with ARL’s Field Services team responding quickly to safely get the animal down from the tree. While it was initially unknown whether or not the

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In 2023, your donations made a huge impact for animals in need

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animals helped with your support in 2023

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animals adopted

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of animals were adopted, returned to field/owner, or transferred

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animals were given access to high-quality, affordable veterinary care right in their community

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animals helped in cases of cruelty and neglect