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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
Update: Lost Pup Undergoes Hip Replacement Surgery
December 4, 2019
Charlotte recovering but remains fearful ARL first told you about Charlotte, a 10-month-old mixed-breed puppy in late September, when she was found in Belmont, MA, after being lost for a month. It’s miraculous she was able to survive on her own for that amount of time. Charlotte was emaciated, weighing just 23 pounds when she was found, and also suffered from a fracture in the balled-end of the femur, which connects to the hip joint. To alleviate the pain and discomfort and to avoid lasting impacts, ARL Shelter Medicine Staff decided that a complete hip replacement was necessary. Charlotte’s surgery
Winter is here – ARL reminds pet owners to protect animals from the cold
December 2, 2019
Winter is finally here in New England, and with the first extreme cold snap upon us, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) reminds pet owners to take cold-weather precautions to protect pets — frigid conditions can endanger the well-being, safety, and the lives of the pets we love. Here are some things to keep in mind not just for this arctic blast, but for the remainder of winter: Prepare your dog for the elements. If you have a longer coat dog, let it grow out for the winter; it will provide warmth and protection from the cold. For shorter
ARL Partners with MAF for Fall River Spay/Neuter Clinic
December 2, 2019
38 animals receive surgery on ARL’s Spay Waggin’ On Monday, December 2, the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Spay Waggin’ was in Fall River to spay or neuter 38 cats, as part of an ongoing statewide effort by the Massachusetts Animal Fund (MAF). The clinic is in collaboration with Fall River Animal Control and the Massachusetts Animal Fund’s (MAF) spay and neuter voucher program, which provides the surgery for low-income families free of charge. Despite the poor weather, the turnout was fantastic, as 38 out of 40 appointments arrived in the early morning at the Fall River Fire Museum,
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In 2018, your donations made a huge impact for animals in need
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The Animal Rescue League of Boston is an independent 501(c)3 organization and does not receive any government grants or public funding.
