Stop by TD Bank in Copley Square on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10am - 1pm. This event promises to get lots of tail wags with fun activities, treats for both dogs and humans, and dog-friendly giveaways. Don't forget to ask ARL representatives about our adoptable animals and programs aimed to keep pets and people together!
Stop by ARL's table during Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Hinkley Home Center! This event is an incredible opportunity to meet local law enforcement from neighboring towns and a chance to see and explore police vehicles. This dog-friendly event will offer food and entertainment as well!
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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.
Hosted by the Downtown Boston Alliance, 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 for announcements
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.
Join us on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Solomon Family Administration Building (10 Anna’s Place) from 1–3 PM for ARL’s Giving Tuesday Pop-Up Event — a free, family-friendly celebration of kindness, community, and compassion for animals in need. Spend the afternoon enjoying: Treat Bar: Decorate a bag and fill it with goodies for your canine and feline family members. Pup Cup Station: Stop by for a tasty treat for your dog and capture a fun video or candid moment in an adorable winter wonderland setting – perfect for sharing on social media! Story
Swing by Blackstone Square in South End at from 5:00 – 6:00pm on Saturday, December 6th. Stop by ARL’s table to learn more about our adoptable animals – and snag a treat for your pup! For the 29th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, tree lightings, and more. This year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will start on Saturday, December 6, and end on Sunday, December 7, in neighborhoods throughout