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New Pet Owner Resources

The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is a leader in animal health and safety, keeping animals out of shelters and in homes where they belong. As part of our commitment to supporting positive relationships between people and animals, ARL offers the following resources to adopters and members of our community.

Health

Schedule a Wellness Visit for Your Pet
Make an appointment at Boston Veterinary Care – a clinic with a mission, all proceeds benefit shelter animals at ARL!

Downloadable Resources
Adopting a new animal is very exciting and can come with many questions. From welcoming a new dog into your home to bunny basics, we hope these downloadable tips sheets are helpful.

Wellness Waggin’®
ARL offers high-quality, low-cost pet wellness care for residents of Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, Hyde Park, and East Boston in partnership with Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) through the Wellness Waggin®’, a mobile veterinary unit outfitted with an exam room. Learn more.

Spay Waggin’®
ARL’s mobile veterinary surgical vehicle, the Spay Waggin’®, provides low-cost spay and neuter services in Greater Boston, Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands. Learn more.

Video and Event Recording Library
ARL has several recording webinars and informational videos you can access anytime to learn more about our programs or animal welfare topics. Learn more.

Behavior

Enroll Your Pet in Dog Training
Learn more about ARL’s dog training courses.

Contact ARL’s FREE Pet Behavior Helpline
Contact an ARL representative at (617) 426-9170 x166 or fill out our online form, regarding basic behavioral questions about your pet.

Safety

Report Animal Cruelty & Neglect
Call ARL’s Law Enforcement Department at (617) 426-9170 x110.

Board Safely®
Did you know there are no statewide regulations that govern boarding kennels and pet daycare facilities in Massachusetts? ARL’s Board Safely® campaign encourages pet owners to do their own research before leaving their pet in the care of a boarding kennel or daycare facility.

Is your Pet Lost?
Whether it’s a door left ajar, a booming thunderstorm, or a slipped harness during a walk, our pets can all too quickly slip away from our sight. In that moment of panic, it’s important to follow our 5 steps to increase the likelihood of a happy reunion with your pet.

Animal Advocacy 101
ARL’s Advocacy Department reviews thousands of bills filed each year and tracks them to ensure that animals have a voice on Beacon Hill and beyond. Learn how you can help advocate for animals in need.