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  • Polkadog graphic for pup of the month. A photo of a tan mixed breed dog

    Meet Barry — Polkadog’s Pup of the Month!

    Polkadog - South End 256 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA, United States

    Join the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) on Saturday, May 17, from 1–3 PM at Polkadog’s South End store for a special meet-and-greet with Barry, our Pup of the Month from the Boston Animal Care & Adoption Center! Polkadog is proud to sponsor Barry’s adoption fee* and send him home with a bundle of premium pet essentials to help his new family start off on the right paw. Meet Barry Barry is a sweet, silly mixed-breed puppy who came to the shelter with his 9 siblings. He’s a smart, curious boy who loves going for walks, playing with his

  • Large printed photo exhibits outside

    Boston Press Photographers Association Exhibit

    Boston Press Photographers Association 775 Commonwealth Ave and 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA, United States

    The Animal Rescue League of Boston is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Pictures of the Year contest for the “Animal/Environment” category, hosted by the Boston Press Photographer’s Association. 2024 Picture of the Year for the Animal/Environment category by Mary Schwalm Be sure to check out this year’s winning animal photo and the rest of the photography exhibit: May 23 to June 7 Boston University George Sherman Union 775 Commonwealth Ave June 7 to 23 Boston City Hall Plaza 1 City Hall Square

    Free

  • Shaws give back where it counts bag graphic

    Shaw’s GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program

    Shaws - Hyde Park 1377 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park, MA, United States

    We are excited to announce that the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has been selected as a nonprofit partner in the Shaw's GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program for June 2025. This means ARL will receive a $1 donation for every $3.00 GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag sold during the month of June 2025 at the Shaw's on 1377 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park.

    $3
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Walk for Health Equity logo

    Walk for Health Equity

    Boston Common 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA, United States

    Join us in a Walk for Health Equity, hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston on June 21, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Boston Common. This citywide event is committed to closing the life expectancy and wellness gaps. The walk will take place rain or shine. After the walk, from 12:00pm-3:00pm, there will be a celebration at the Yawkey Club of Roxbury (115 Warren Street) featuring free fitness activities, food trucks, community resources, and more. The Animal Rescue League of Boston's (ARL) team will be onsite with the Transport Waggin'. Stop by ARL's table to learn more about

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    City Tap Patio Pawty

    City Tap 10 Boston Wharf Rd, Boston, MA, United States

    Join us for a tail-wagging good time at City Tap's Patio Pawty! Bring your furry friends and enjoy a day filled with fun, treats, and local vendors. There will be doggie bags, tasty treats, and more to make sure both you and your pup have a fantastic time. This Free Event Includes: Complimentary doggie bags Tasty treats for your pups Local vendors showcasing pet-related products A pet-friendly atmosphere to mingle with fellow dog lovers Don't miss out on this pawsome event – we can't wait to see you and your four-legged friends there! Learn more.

  • A cartoon graphic of a dog, guinea pig, and cat holding a green sign that says "Boston Children's Museum Pet Adoption Night"

    Pet Adoption Night at Boston Children’s Museum

    Boston Children’s Museum 308 Congress St, Boston, MA, United States

    Join us at Boston Children’s Museum for a special Pet Adoption Night on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM! Meet adoptable animals, chat with shelter volunteers and representatives from local rescue organizations, create custom pet bandanas, and learn how you can take the first step toward welcoming a new furry friend into your home. Tickets are $25 and available on the Boston Children’s Museum event page. A portion of the proceeds will support the Animal Rescue League of Boston and other participating shelters.

  • 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

  • A dog outside at a resturant with it's front paws up on a table while people are eating and drinking in the background

    Drink for a Cause

    Game On! 82 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA, United States

    Our friends at the Lyons Group are lending a paw for animals in need this August! Some of their most paw-pular Boston bars will donate $1 from every High Noon Iced Tea sold throughout the month, and Game On is going even further and also donating $1 from every #8 cocktail sold during August. Participating Venues Include: Game On!, 82 Lansdowne St Bleacher Bar, 82A Lansdowne St Loretta’s Last Call, 1 Lansdowne Street Lucky's Lounge, 355 Congress St Alibi, 215 Charles Street

  • Three small dogs outside in Hawaiian shirts.

    Pup Paradise: A Hawaiian Patio Pawty

    Baramor 45 Union Street, Newton Centre, MA, United States

    Join our friends at Baramor Bar & Restaurant in Newton for a tropical evening full of fun, flavor, and fundraising to support the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL). Tickets are $15 per person; kids under 12 are free! Get your tickets today. Tickets include: Admission to the paw-ty 1 drink ticket Access to all festivities(Dogs attend free!), including: best dressed pup contest, special dog menu, and live music. Learn more about this event.

  • J.McLaughin logo

    J.McLaughin Shopping Event

    J.McLAUGHLIN 39 Market Street, Mashpee, United States

    Back-to-school (or work) shopping? Swing by J.McLaughlin's Beacon Hill store from 11am - 5pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025 and say "hi" to ARL representatives, who will be on-site with information about ARL's programs and the adoptable animals in our Boston and Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Centers!    

  • Footprints of Boston logo graphic

    Footprints of Boston

    Boston Common 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA, United States

    Visit ARL's table at the "Footprints of Boston" event at the iconic Brewer Fountain on the Boston Common on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 12pm - 8pm. Learn more about ARL's adoptable animals and critical programs aimed at keeping pets together with their families. Adoptable dogs from ARL's Boston Animal Care & Adoption Center may also be stopping by (weather pending). Footprints of Boston is a 14-week cultural activation series, where local businesses, creatives, artisans, and community groups to bring their flavor, craft, or cause to the heart of the city of Boston.

  • Presidential pets graphic showing photos of pets "in office"

    Presidential Pets Exhibit

    John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Columbia Point, Boston, MA, United States

    Did you know... many U.S. Presidents loved their pets too! Visit the Presidential Pets exhibit at the JFK Library in Columbia Point (South Boston) from 11am - 3pm to meet ARL representatives and learn more about our important programs for people and their pets. Click here to purchase ticket for Saturday, September 27, 2025. The Presidential Pet exhibit is open through January 4, 2026. -- Do you have a pet? Chances are the answer is yes. Around 66% of U.S. homes include at least one companion animal—that’s 86.9 million households. These homes have included the White House, which dogs, cats,