Join the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) and other animal protection organizations February 3 at 11:00am for our “Paws & Policy” event at the Massachusetts State House. Groups will provide information on priority bills for legislators and staff. To learn about ways you can get involved with ARL Advocacy, contact advocacy@arlboston.org
Join us at the Boston Public Library’s Roxbury 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.
Join us at the Boston Public Library’s Roxbury 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.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is partnering with Boston Animal Control to offer low-cost rabies vaccinations and licensing on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us at 10 Chandler Street and look for the ARL’s Wellness Waggin’®. Please plan to use on-street parking or a nearby garage. Please note, three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines. All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier. Rabies Vaccine Fees (cats and dogs) Boston Residents:
Thank you Stop & Shop for selecting the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) as the beneficiary of the Community Bag Program! For the month of April, every purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop at 160 Providence Hwy in Dedham, MA, gives $1 to help animals in need. About Stop & Shop's Community Bag Program The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in May 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work. More information on the
Where high style meets happy tails — join us for a fashion show brunch at Wychmere benefitting ARL Boston. Join us for Strike A Paws, a heartwarming and stylish afternoon benefitting the Animal Rescue League of Boston, hosted at the beautiful Wychmere Harbor Club in Harwich Port. Enjoy a fabulous luncheon and runway fashion show — all in the spirit of supporting animals in need. The runway will feature fashions from Chatham Clothing Bar and Bank + Main, modeled by some of your favorite local faces. Purchase tickets today. ✨ Event Highlights: Delicious luncheon at Wychmere Harbor Club Runway fashion
Join us for a Pawtriots Pet Draft & Watch Party! On Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00–3:00 PM, head to Gillette Stadium’s Sports Illustrated Pavilion (1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA) for a fun-filled, family-friendly afternoon celebrating pets and football. Hosted by the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation, this special event brings together the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) and other local shelters, all featuring adoptable dogs ready to meet their future families. Enjoy appearances by Patriots players and alumni, Patriots cheerleaders, and Pat Patriot, plus food, beverages, and activities for all ages. Admission is free! Guests
Join us at the 8th annual Jr's Paws For a Cause on Sunday, April 26, from 10AM-12PM at Natick High School! Jr's Paws For a Cause is a dog-friendly 5k run/walk for participants of all ages. The event will feature vendors, a live DJ, and adoptable dogs from local rescue organizations. Learn more and register today.
Join us Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Brewster Animal Care & Adoption Center from 10am-2pm for a rabies and microchip clinic. Residents: $5 rabies vaccines Non-residents: $15 rabies vaccines $10 microchips for all attendees Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed. This event is first come, first served. The need is great, and we anticipate that spots will fill up quickly. Please bring a copy of your pet’s previous rabies certificate. All dogs must be leashed, and under owner/keeper control. Aggressive dogs must be muzzled. Cats must be inside pet carriers.
Join us at the Boston Public Library’s Codman Square (Dorchester) 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.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Brewster Animal Care & Adoption Center team will be at The Black Dog Store in Provincetown on May 9 from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, sharing information about adoptable animals and the organization. Stop by to meet the team and pick up some ARL swag!
Join us for P.A.W.S. Night — Pet Appreciation Week Showcase — at Boston Children’s Museum on Saturday, May 9, from 4:30 to 7:30pm! It’s a one-of-a-kind evening where families and animal lovers of all ages can meet adoptable dogs, cats, and guinea pigs from local shelters including the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Grab your advance tickets before they’re gone!