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
The Animal Rescue League of Boston Receives $4,000 Grant from Copeland Subaru Hyannis and the ASPCA® as part of the Subaru Loves Pets® Campaign
October 15, 2026
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has been awarded a $4,000 grant from Copeland Subaru Hyannis to help cover essential costs associated with preparing animals for adoption, including veterinary expenses and other needs this October. The funding was administered by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), as part of Subaru Loves Pets®, a national Subaru initiative dedicated to improving the lives of shelter animals. Subaru Loves Pets® Adoption Event Copeland Subaru Hyannis and ARL are teaming up to host a special adoption event on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Supporter Spotlight: Claire Bradford
October 13, 2026
When Claire Bradford decided to become a foster caregiver, it felt like a natural next step in a lifelong connection to animals. Growing up, her family shared their home with a feisty toy poodle named Sampson, who taught her about boundaries, and a free-spirited cat named Basil, who lived to be 21 years old! During the COVID pandemic, Claire found herself at home more, and turned to fostering. Her first foster was Clementine, a 10-year old, 75 lb. mixed-breed dog with a slew of health challenges. After a long and difficult journey to get her healthy, the two formed a
It’s World Rabies Day!
September 28, 2026
Today marks World Rabies Day, a day to raise awareness about the public health impacts of human and animal rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that can affect all mammals, including humans, and kills nearly 60,000 worldwide annually. The virus attacks the central nervous system and can be secreted in saliva. Infected animals show no fear of humans, drool and act in an agitated fashion. While we mostly associate rabies to wild animals – mainly skunks, raccoons, bats, coyotes, and foxes, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), cats have become the most common domestic animal infected with rabies.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston Receives $4,000 Grant from Copeland Subaru Hyannis and the ASPCA® as part of the Subaru Loves Pets® Campaign
October 15, 2026
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has been awarded a $4,000 grant from Copeland Subaru Hyannis to help cover essential costs associated with preparing animals for adoption, including veterinary expenses and other needs this October. The funding was administered by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), as part of Subaru Loves Pets®, a national Subaru initiative dedicated to improving the lives of shelter animals. Subaru Loves Pets® Adoption Event Copeland Subaru Hyannis and ARL are teaming up to host a special adoption event on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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