Animal Rescue League of Boston

The Fun and Exciting World of Animals
2024-08-20 16:00 - 16:45, 2024-07-16 16:00 - 16:45 (America/New_York) | Boston Public Library – East Boston, 365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA, 02128, 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 onsite discussing a fun animal-themed topic. No registration is required.

Clear the Shelters: Caturday Adoption Event
2024-08-17 13:00 - 18:00 | Animal Rescue League of Boston – Boston location, 10 Chandler St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Animal Care & Adoption Center locations in Boston, Cape Cod (Brewster), and Dedham will be participating in NBC’s annual Clear the Shelters campaign to help promote pet adoption and donations.
Join us on Saturday, August 17, from 1:00pm-6:00pm for a fee-waived adult cat adoption event. All cats over 1-year of age will have their fees waived for the day. Meet adoptable cats.
Included With Your Adoption

Spay or neuter services (excluding some small animals)
Health screening and veterinary examination
Behavior evaluations & enrichment
Vaccinations
Microchip identification and registration
Heartworm test and preventative medication for dogs
Flea, tick, and mite treatment
Deworming for intestinal parasites
A starter bag of Hill’s Science Diet food for cats and dogs
And more!

Additional Upcoming Fee-Waived Adoption Events
Friday, August 23: Saturday, August 24: Smallie Summer Soiree
Adopt a small animal today! Not sure what type of small animal is right for you? Join us for an info session on Friday, August 23 from 1-4pm.
Saturday, August 31: Long Stay Saturday
Adoption fees are waived for animals who have been in our care for over 60 days.
Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 8: Adopt-a-thon Weekend
Waived adoption fees for select dogs, cats, and small animals.

ARL’s Jeffs Fund helps offset the cost of waived or reduced adoption fees to help animals who may be overlooked due to their medical needs, age, or personality, find the homes they deserve.

Clear the Shelters: Canine Kickoff
2024-08-10 13:00 - 18:00 | Animal Rescue League of Boston – Boston location, 10 Chandler St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Help the Animal Rescue League of Boston “Clear the Shelters”!
Join us across ARL’s three Animal Care & Adoption centers on Saturday, August 10, from 1:00pm-6:00pm for a fee-waived dog adoption event. Adoption fees will be waived for adult dogs 1 year of age or older. Search adoptables.
Learn more about Clear the Shelters.

Save the Date: Upcoming Fee-waived Adoption Events
Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 24: Smallie Summer Soiree — Adopt a small animal today!
Not sure what type of small animal is right for you? Join us for an info session on Friday, August 23 from 1-4pm.
Saturday, September 7: Caturday — Find your new feline friend!
ARL’s Jeffs Fund helps offset the cost of waived or reduced adoption fees to help animals who may be overlooked due to their medical needs, age, or personality, find the homes they deserve.

The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust's Annual Summer Cocktail Party
2024-07-31 18:30 - 21:30 | Strand Book Store, 828 Broadway, New York, NY, 10003, United States
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust with host its annual cocktail soirée set within the enchanting confines of the Strand Bookstore’s Rare Book Room. The party and fundraiser will be held on 7/31/24 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
The event will feature custom-made drinks and a chance to view original art, manuscripts, and rare printed materials up close, all in honor of Edward Gorey’s indelible mark on the world. Come to meet and mingle with fellow Gorey enthusiasts, representatives of the Trust, who will be available to discuss recent work at the organization, and a special guest curator, who will be sharing highlights from their noted Gorey collection. Proceeds from both tickets and the auction will support the Trust’s efforts to preserve Edward Gorey’s creative legacy and to support the animal welfare organizations to which he was devoted such as the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
More information about this event.

Cape Cod British Car Club Scavenger Hunt
2024-07-13 | Tom Kingman Memorial Campus Animal Rescue League of Boston-Brewster location, 3981 Main St (Rte 6A), East Brewster, MA, 02631, United States
On July 13, 2024, fancy cars will take to the roads of the Cape for an exciting scavenger hunt and fundraising opportunity. The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Brewster Animal Care & Adoption Center will serve as a brief stop during the “race” for participating cars to gather their next clue. The final car to arrive at ARL will hand off a $ donation to staff! Learn more about this event.

Barkamor: A Dog Happyhour & Fundraiser
2024-07-11 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
Welcome to Barkamor: A Dog-Friendly Yappyhour! Join us at Baramor | Bar & Restaurant for a paw-some time with your furry friends. Let your pups socialize while you enjoy drinks and snacks. This event is all about wagging tails and good vibes. Don’t miss out on this tail-wagging good time!

Baramor Bar & Restaurant
45 Union St, Newton, MA

The Fun and Exciting World of Animals
2024-06-18 16:00 - 16:45, 2024-05-21 16:00 - 16:45 | Boston Public Library – Mattapan, 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA, 02126, 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 onsite discussing a fun animal-themed topic. No registration is required.

Dogs in the Province Lands Book Launch Party
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Chatham Orpheum Theater, 637 Main St, Chatham, MA, 02633, United States
Join us to celebrate the launch of the Dogs in the Province Lands coffee table book!
Join us on June 13 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Chatham Orpheum for a book launch party and book signing.
Dogs in the Province Lands is a lavishly illustrated coffee table book, authored by Kim Roderiques, a long-time Cape Cod resident and ARL volunteer. It features dogs in the extraordinary location of the Province Lands and Provincetown.
Proceeds from the book and event will support the mission of ARL and help animals in need.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Whitney at (857) 413-5909 or wtropeano@arlboston.org

Dogs in the Province Lands Book Launch Party
2024-06-09 14:00 - 18:00 | MA
Join us to celebrate the launch of the Dogs in the Province Lands coffee table book!
Join us on June 9 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Governor Bradford in Provincetown for a book launch party and book signing.
Dogs in the Province Lands is a lavishly illustrated coffee table book, authored by Kim Roderiques, a long-time Cape Cod resident and ARL volunteer. It features dogs in the extraordinary location of the Province Lands and Provincetown.
Proceeds from the book and event will support the mission of ARL and help animals in need.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Whitney at (857) 413-5909 or wtropeano@arlboston.org

New England Revolution Fan Zone
2024-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA, 02035, United States
Going to the match? Stop by the Fan Zone to meet some adorable adoptable animals!

Chatham Municipal Airport Open House
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | MA
A day of planes, trains, and automobiles! Join us at the Chatham Municipal Airport on Saturday, June 8th from 10AM to 2PM and stop by our table for a treat!

Boston Pride Parade
2024-06-08 | MA
Pride, joy, unity, among others. For the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), whether it be Boston’s South End, Dedham, or Brewster, we are more than a service agency for animals – we are a part of the communities in which we reside and are honored to participate in celebrations that bring these communities together.
The Boston Pride Parade is an event that ARL is proud to be a part of year after year! The massive parade route cuts through the heart of downtown Boston, ending at City Hall Plaza. Learn more.
ARL staff and volunteers will be marching in the parade on Saturday, June 8th. Wave to us!

PTown Firehouse – Womxn of Color Week
2024-05-30 16:00 - 21:00 | PTown Firehouse
Provincetown’s Womxn of Color Weekend will be a weekend celebration of pride and diversity for LGBTQ+ women of color. Grab your furry friend and stop by our table for a treat!

The Fun and Exciting World of Animals
2024-04-16 16:00 - 16:45, 2024-03-19 16:00 - 16:45 | Boston Public Library – Roxbury, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119, United States
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 onsite discussing a fun animal-themed topic. No registration is required.

Paw-Some Retreat at Wequassett
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14 | Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, 2173 Head of the Bay Road, Route 28, Harwich, MA, 02645, United States
In honor of our beloved four-legged companions, Wequassett will generously contribute 100% of their pet fees collected from April 12 to 14 to support the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Brewster Animal Care & Adoption Center. Wequassett extends this commitment annually as they dedicate a portion of all pet fees to this noble cause. Their team is deeply committed to the welfare of animals and fostering a strong sense of community care.
Learn more about their Lending a Paw program.

Coloring for Kindness
2024-03-13 15:30 - 18:00 | Animal Rescue League of Boston – Dedham location, 55 Anna's Pl, Dedham, 02026, United States
Are you looking for a fun event to attend with your little ones? Look no further!
Join us on March 13 at 3:30 pm to celebrate our 125th anniversary with a free event that is perfect for the youngest of animal lovers. Your kids can come and participate in coloring some fun animal designs that they can hang next to their favorite animal’s kennel. It’s a great opportunity to show your love for animals and meet all kinds of furry and feathered friends at our Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center. We hope to see you and your little animal lovers there!
Looking for more kid-friendly events? Learn more about our Friday Night Teen Group and Youth Reading Programs.

The Fun and Exciting World of Animals
2024-02-20 16:00 - 16:45 | Boston Public Library – Codman, 690 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA, 02124, United States
Join us at the Boston Public Library’s Codman Square Branch for our series “The Fun & Exciting World of Animals”. Each month, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) team will be onsite discussing a fun animal-themed topic. No registration is required.

The Fun and Exciting World of Animals
2024-01-16 16:00 - 16:45 | Boston Public Library – Codman, 690 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA, 02124, United States
Join us at the Boston Public Library’s Codman Square Branch for our series “The Fun and Exciting World of Animals”. Each month, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) team will be onsite discussing a fun animal-themed topic. No registration is required.

The Fun and Exciting World of Animals: Amazing Animal Rescues
2023-12-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Boston Public Library – Mattapan, 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Join us at the Boston Public Library’s Mattapan Branch for a new series “The Fun and Exciting World of Animals”. Each month, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) team will be onsite discussing a fun animal-themed topic. December’s talk is “Amazing Animal Rescues”. For children ages 6-12, no registration is required.
More info on this event series.

The Fun and Exciting World of Animals: What Language Do Dogs Speak?
2023-12-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Boston Public Library – East Boston, 365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Join us at the Boston Public Library’s East Boston Branch for a new series “The Fun and Exciting World of Animals”. Each month, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) team will be onsite discussing a fun animal-themed topic. December’s talk is “What Language Do Dogs Speak?”. For children ages 6-12, no registration is required.
More info on this event series.

SAULT New England
2023-11-24 - 2023-11-27 | Sault New England, 577 Tremont St, Boston, 02118, United States
Our neighbors at SAULT New England, an apparel store in Boston’s South End, will be donating 20% of sales at their store and online to ARL for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday.

Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-30 | Star Market – 53 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 53 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02199, United States
For the month of November, the Animal Rescue League of Boston has been selected as the beneficiary of the GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program! Every purchase made in November of the $3.00 GIVE BACK Bag at the Star Market at 53 Huntington Ave gives $1 to help animals in need. And, you’ll get all your Thanksgiving groceries with the best bag!

2nd Annual Westie Fest
2023-10-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Billings Field, 67 Bellevue St, West Roxbury, MA, United States
Stop by ARL’s booth from 12pm – 4pm at Billings Field in West Roxbury. This outdoor fall festival features music, food, family activities, 50+ vendors, and fun for all ages

Jeeps & Cones Meet & Greet
2023-10-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Pizzi Farm Market & Deli, 495 Lincoln St, Waltham, 02451, United States
The 4th Jeeps & Cones event hosted by animal-lover Natasha A. is back! Last year, over 80 Jeeps attended and supporters filled an entire Jeep with toys, treats, and food for the cats and dogs in need at the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center. This year, the sights are even higher and we need your support to make it happen. Bring your Jeeps and Treats, let’s fill the Jeep.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the Halloween fun and showcase your Jeep’s spooky transformation for the ultimate bonus points and bragging rights, enjoy delicious Apple Cider Doughnuts, and the famous Apple Cider Ice Cream Sandwich from Pizzi Farm. Parking will be located in the lot across from Pizzi’s, and of course, leashed dogs are welcome. Learn more about this event.

Stop & Shop Community Bag Program
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-31 | Stop & Shop – Hyde Park, 1025 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
Thank you Stop & Shop for selecting ARL as the beneficiary of the Community Bag Program! For the month of October, every purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop at 1025 Truman Parkway in Hyde Park gives $1 to help animals in need. And, you’ll have the best trick-or-treating bag ever!
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 Stop & Shop Community Bag Program.

Participating in SoWa Open Market
2023-09-10 11:00 - 2023-10-01 16:00 | 450 HARRISON AVENUE, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, 02118, United States
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is excited to be participating in this year’s SoWa Open Market! Pop by our booth during the dates/times listed below to learn more about ARL including adoptable animals and programs & services.
The SoWa Open Market features a farmers market, arts market, pop-up cafe, entertainers, and nonprofit guests. Learn more about the SoWa Open Market.
Visit ARL’s Booth at SoWa
Sundays from 11:00am–4:00pm:

September 10, 2023
October 1, 2022

Keep Pets F.E.D. (Full Every Day) Pet Food Collection Challenge
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-30 | Animal Rescue League of Boston – Dedham location, 55 Anna's Pl, Dedham, 02026, United States
Are you a business looking to engage your colleagues in a cause they care about, a school group looking for ways to show students the importance of giving back, a religious organization or church looking to help the community, or a family, scout troop, or other interest group who wants to show some love for animals? Then this challenge is for you!

It’s easy!

Sign up by 8/26 at 5pm
Collect items from our Chewy wish list or Amazon wish list during the drive period of 9/1 – 9/30

Dry cat food (13+ lb bags) – URGENT NEED
Canned cat food (all varieties) – URGENT NEED
Small bites or small breed dry dog food – URGENT NEED
Dry dog food (all sizes)
Canned dog food (all varieties)
Dry Kitten Food
Canned kitten food
Dry Puppy Food
Canned Puppy Food
Dry cat food (all sizes)

Track your donations using our simple form
Drop off your donations and signed form from 10/1 to 10/8 at one of our Animal Care & Adoption Centers, Tuesday through Sunday, from 1:00pm – 6:00pm.

By category, the groups who drop off the most pet food will get special recognition, an award, and bragging rights! The group that gathers the most overall will also win an ARL shirt signed by players from the New England Revolution!
The need is greater than ever. The number of pet meals we provided to the community last year increased by more than 20% and we have already received more than 380 calls to our hotline this year.
Our resources have been pushed to the limit and we urgently need your help to Keep Pets F.E.D. (Full Every Day)!
