Ugly Sweater Contest

Did you know that the third Friday in December marks National Ugly Sweater Day?  What better reason to break out your ugliest holiday sweater and pose with your pets!

All you need to do to enter is to submit a photo of yourself in your most festive sweater with your favorite animal friend OR a photo of your pet in holiday attire or accessories. Photos can be sent to marketing@arlboston.org or tag us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Contest opens: Friday, December 10, 2021

Deadline to submit your photo: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Midnight

Voting: Begins at 9:00AM on Friday, December 17, 2021, National Ugly Sweater Day!

Four finalists will be selected by ARL and votes will be cast on social media. Each entry will be assigned a number. To vote, comment on the social posts with the number of your favorite finalist.  Please, just one vote per person, but you can ask your friends and family to vote!

The winner will be announced by 5:00pm on December 17, 2021, and will receive ARL Swag and bragging rights!


Whisker Wonderland Coloring Contest

Show off your creativity and coloring skills in this contest that is suitable for all ages!

Download our printable coloring sheets by clicking here.

We’re asking contestants to pick one of three choices: dog, cat, or rabbit.  Color in your critter and background as festive as you like!

All you need to do to enter is to submit your completed coloring page by emailing marketing@arlboston.org or tagging us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Contest opens: Friday, December 10, 2021

Deadline to submit your coloring page: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Midnight

Voting: Begins at 9:00AM on Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Finalists will be selected by ARL and votes will be cast on social media.

Each entry will be assigned a number. To vote, comment on the social posts with the number of your favorite finalist. Please, just one vote per person, but you can ask your friends and family to vote!

The winner will be announced by 5:00pm on December 28, 2021, and receive ARL Swag and bragging rights!


There’s still time time to make a difference for animals this year!

Your generous year-end gift will ensure that animals in need can get the care they count on including, food, sanctuary, medical care, love, and emergency rescue if they are in danger.

We hope we can count on your support by making a gift today, as we continue to work to keep pets in homes and out of shelters.