Digital Resources Round Up
Cold Weather Safety Tips
Frigid conditions can endanger the well-being, safety, and the lives of the pets we love.
Free Pet Behavior Helpline
ARL’s Pet Behavior Helpline is a free service, and can answer basic behavioral questions about your pet, such as excessive barking, crate training, house soiling, or if you are looking for ways to stave off your pet’s boredom. If you have questions, please call the Pet Behavior Helpline at (617) 226-5666 or via email behaviorhelpline@arlboston.org and an ARL representative will get back to you within 48 hours.
Is your Pet Lost?
There isn’t a more sinking feeling then when you realize that your furry or feathered companion might have gone missing. Whether it’s a door left ajar, a booming thunderstorm, or 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 take immediate action by following our 5 steps to increase the likelihood of a happy reunion with your pet.
Board Safely®
Ollie’s Law was signed into law last year, which will create reasonable regulations to protect pets at boarding kennels and pet daycare facilities in Massachusetts. Until the regulations are rolled out, 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.
Downloadable Resources
Adopting a new animal is very exciting and can also come with a lot of questions. We hope these downloadable tips sheets are helpful.
Welcoming Your Adopted Dog into Your Home
Congratulations! You’ve adopted a dog and it’s going home with you this afternoon, so what’s next? After dog-proofing your house and gathering the necessary supplies (collar, ID tag, water bowl, crate, food, toys, and cleaning products), you’ll need to think about how to acclimate your pup the moment his paws walk through your front door.
Five Essential Dog Training Tips
Training your dog is one of the best investments you can make in their happiness and well-being. A well-trained dog is more confident, less stressed, and better equipped to handle new situations. Training is also an incredible bonding experience for you and your pet!
Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and ARL is reminding pet owners of some things to keep in mind to help keep our pets safe and healthy as we celebrate with friends, family, food and festivities!
Healthy Grooming Habits
Regular grooming is a key part of your pet’s overall health. It’s a simple way to prevent discomfort, infections, and other health issues before they start. By taking the time to care for them, you’re helping your best friend feel their very best.
Animal Advocacy 101
Advocacy looks different for every person who decides to get involved. We can advocate for ourselves, for others, and for causes we care about. Advocacy goals can be to change laws, to change regulations, to change practices, and to change minds.
One of the most common ways of advocating is contacting your elected officials. Wherever you live, you are represented by many layers and levels of government. This includes city or town level, county level, state level, and federal level. There are a lot of people who represent and work for you, who have different abilities to change laws and regulations.
Video and Event Recording Library
ARL has a number of recording webinars and informational videos you can access any time to learn more about our programs or animal welfare topics.