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Tokens for Bags

Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags® Fundraiser

Buffalo Exchange 238 Elm St, Somerville, MA, United States

ARL is happy to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags® program from July through December 2025. You can now support ARL just by shopping at Buffalo Exchange in Somerville and in Brookline. Instead of a plastic bag, the Tokens for Bags® program offers every customer who makes a purchase one “token” valued at five cents (the cost to produce a bag) to donate to one of several local charities selected by the store. The program has generated over $982,840 for hundreds of local nonprofit organizations since 1994 and has saved

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The Fun and Exciting World of Animals

Boston Public Library - East Boston 365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA, United States

Join us at the Boston Public Library’s East Boston Branch for our series “The Fun and Exciting World of Animals”. Each month, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) team will be on-site discussing a fun animal-themed topic. No registration is required.

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Subaru Loves Pets – Barks & Bagels

Copeland Subaru Hyannis 95 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA, United States

The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is teaming up with Copeland Subaru in Hyannis on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9am – 12pm for a special adoption event! Animals from ARL’s Brewster Animal Care & Adoption Center will be available for adoption and there will be treats for pets and humans thanks to Hot Diggity and Bagelhound.

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Howl-o-ween Pet Parade

Peter's Park Boston, MA, United States

Get ready for a spooktacular event filled with fun activities for you and your furry friends. Dress up your pets in their cutest or scariest costumes and join us for a day of shopping from pet friendly vendors, a pet costume contest parade, dog friendly pumpkin spice lattes, and more! Don't miss out on the chance to win pawsome prizes and make unforgettable memories with your four-legged companions.  Check back here soon for more event information!

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2nd Annual Pawsh Halloween Pup Party & Parade

Charlesgate Park Commonwealth Avenue between Charlesgate E and, Charlesgate W, Boston, MA, United States

Pawsh Dog Boutique is hosting a special Halloween Pup Party & Parade on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Farmer’s Market in Charlesgate Park. Show off your dog’s best costume and join in on walking in the parade. Check back here soon for the link to purchase tickets for parade entry! Additional Activities Include: Fun Games & Prizes Photos Vendor Booths Live Music

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New England Pawtriots Dog Adoption “Tailgate” and Watch Party

Gillette Stadium 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA, United States

The Kraft family and the Patriots Foundation are excited to launch the Pawtriots Pet Adoption “TailGate” and Watch Party, taking place on Sunday, October 19 in the Patriot Place Plaza. Starting at 11:30 a.m., fans are invited to come to the Patriot Place Plaza where the Animal Rescue League of Boston and other animal organizations will be on-site with adoptable dogs. Fans are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, and stay in the plaza to enjoy a watch party for the Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans game kicking off at 1 p.m.! To add to the fun, Patriots alumni Brian Hoyer

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The Fun and Exciting World of Animals

Boston Public Library - Mattapan 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA, United States

Join us at the Boston Public Library’s Mattapan Branch for our series “The Fun and Exciting World of Animals”. Each month, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) team will be on-site discussing a fun animal-themed topic. No registration is required.

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11th Annual Doggone Halloween

Downtown Crossing 1 Summer Street, Boston, MA, United States

Hosted by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, this free event on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 12-3 pm helps put our neighborhood in the Halloween spirit, as the public showcases their beloved–and costumed–canines. The event’s eleventh anniversary promises to bring cuteness and joy for all as we welcome Halloween with an overload of dressed-up pups. There will be free treats and giveaways for both dogs and humans. Dress your pup to impress at a chance to win in the following categories: Best Costume Cutest Costume Scariest Costume Best Dog & Human Duo Best Dog & Child Duo Stay tuned

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The Fun and Exciting World of Animals

Boston Public Library - Mattapan 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA, United States

Join us at the Boston Public Library’s Mattapan Branch for our series “The Fun and Exciting World of Animals”. Each month, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) team will be on-site discussing a fun animal-themed topic. No registration is required.

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The Fun and Exciting World of Animals

Boston Public Library - Mattapan 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA, United States

Join us at the Boston Public Library’s Mattapan Branch for our series “The Fun and Exciting World of Animals”. Each month, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) team will be on-site discussing a fun animal-themed topic. No registration is required.