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  • Two people smiling while holding a small dog, next to a “New England Pawtriots” logo with a red paw print replacing the “A.”

    New England Pawtriots Adopt a Dog Event

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

    Adopt a Dog at Patriots Training Camp To kick off Patriots Training Camp on July 23, Heisman Kraft invites all fans to meet and adopt their Patriots Canine Companions. The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) will be one of three animal shelters on-site, featuring dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes for fans to meet and sign up to adopt. A huge thank you to the Kraft Family and the New England Patriots for their support and passion in giving dogs and pets a chance to find loving homes! More information about this dog adoption event.  Meet the Pawtriots

  • Two owls sitting on a tree branch.

    Protect Animals from Rodenticide Lobby Day

    Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA, United States

    Take action! Join us for the Protect Animals from Rodenticide Lobby Day on July 24 It’s time to speak in one strong voice to our legislators – telling them to stop the use of anticoagulant rodenticides in MA!  Join small groups advocating with your elected officials to support An Act Restricting the Use of Rodenticides in the Environment (H965/S644). It will be a fun day starting with a Kick-Off Forum meeting the Red-tailed Hawk “Falco” from the New England Wildlife Center. Then, there will be a Meet & Greet Exhibition with legislators visiting tables hosted by community groups from across the state.

  • 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.

  • black and white puppy eating dog food out of a dog bowl

    Keep Pets F.E.D. (Full Every Day) Pet Food Drive

    Animal Rescue League of Boston - Dedham location 55 Anna's Pl, Dedham, United States

    The need is greater than ever. We have already gotten more than 930 calls for pet food, but our resources have been pushed to the limit, and we are struggling to meet the demand. Pets and their families urgently need your help! Goal: 5,000 lbs. of food for local pet families You can fight pet hunger by purchasing critically needed food through our Amazon wish list or Chewy wish list. Unopened, unexpired, shelf-stable pet food may also be dropped off at any of our three locations in Boston, Dedham, or Brewster (Cape Cod), Wednesday through Sunday, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. We need unopened, unexpired, shelf-stable pet food

  • 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!    

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    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.

  • ARL staff at event table

    Provincetown Fire Station

    Provincetown Fire Station 254 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA, United States

    If you find yourself strolling down Commercial Street in Provincetown on Saturday, September 20, 2025, swing by the Provincetown Fire Station for a dog treat - and learn more about the adoptable animals at ARL's Cape Cod Animal Care & Adoption Center in Brewster.

  • A small mixed breed dog running on a sunny gold course. A white golf ball is shown to the left of the dog in mid-air.

    Wild Bill’s Animal Rescue | Cape Cod Classic

    Dennis Pines Golf Course 50 Golf Course Rd, South Dennis, MA, United States

    Swing for a Cause — Golf Outing Benefiting the Animal Rescue League of Boston A wise man once said, “When you give, you begin to live, you get the world!” Join Bill Cellini for a day of golf, good times, and giving back to our furry friends! As an avid golfer, dog lover, and community enthusiast, Bill is excited to host this special outing in support of the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Tom Kingman Memorial Campus, Cape Cod Animal Care & Adoption Center. Enjoy a fun-filled scramble on the course, connect with fellow golfers, and help make a difference

  • 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,

  • Boatslip logo with the words "Pet Tea Dance" shown to the left.

    Pet Tea Dance

    The Boatslip 161 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, United States

    It's Pet Appreciation Weekend 2025 at The Boatslip in Provincetown, which means ARL will be there! Swing by our table to say hi, grab a (dog) treat, and learn more about the adoptable animals in ARL's Cape Cod Animal Care & Adoption Center in Brewster. Fall head over heels! We’re not talking chamomile and cucumber sandwiches – there’s something far more thrilling in store. 4 PM means it’s time to set the deck chairs aside and bring out the cocktails. It’s around this hour that hoards of P-town devotees flock to the Boatslip and DJ Maryalice, a local favorite for

  • A TD Bank graphic featuring a small puppy

    Doggie Day Event

    TD Bank 535 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, United States

    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!