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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.
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Supporter Spotlight: Jeanne Lesczcynski & Diane DiCarlo
September 7, 2025
Jeanne and Diane have spent 31 wonderful years together, dividing their time between Massachusetts and the sunny shores of Florida. Their days are filled with activities they love—golf and tennis, gardening, theater, and most of all, giving back to the causes that are closest to their hearts. But there’s one thing that has always been at the center of their lives: their love for animals. For Diane, animals have always been more than just companions—they’ve been family. As a child, she cared for a variety of animals, including dogs, horses, donkeys, and even sheep. Jeanne shares a similar bond with
Massachusetts Animal Control Officer of the Year 2025
August 25, 2025
The Animal Rescue League of Boston and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the annual Massachusetts Animal Control Officer (ACO) of the Year award. The award was established to honor an animal control officer whose efforts in his/her local community throughout the year demonstrate: A dedicated, humane attitude toward the treatment and well-being of all animals Effective enforcement of pet responsibility laws A commitment to public awareness and humane education programs Cooperative working relationships with other agencies, such as state and local government departments, other ACOs, and animal
Bagel-Named Beagles Arrive at ARL
August 15, 2025
Rescued from overcrowding in Franklin County This week, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is assisting the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Team with the removal of 34 beagles from an overcrowding situation at a home kennel in Northwestern Massachusetts. As part of a multi-agency, collaborative rescue, ARL is now caring for 10 of the beagles at its Boston facility and will provide the dogs with compassionate care, veterinary and behavior exams, and spay/neuter services. The beagles will be put up for adoption when they are ready. The dogs range in ages up to eight years-old, are friendly
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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.