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

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

Save the date!  From Tuesday, December 9th through Sunday, December 14th, Hill’s is sponsoring a special pet adoption event at ARL’s Boston Animal Care & Adoption Center located at 10 Chandler Street in the South End. Check back here soon for details!

South End Business Alliance warmly invites you to our annual South End Holiday Stroll on Wednesday, December 10th from 4–8pm! The Animal Rescue League of Boston will be “popping-up” at Polkadog located at 256 Shawmut Avenue with information about our adoptable animals, dog training courses, Boston Veterinary Care (ARL’s outpatient clinic with a mission), and more! This festive evening is a celebration of shopping, dining and holiday cheer throughout Boston's South End. Come explore beautifully decorated shops, enjoy seasonal bites + drinks, and find unique holiday gifts. This year promises to be our most joyful yet, featuring a Jolly Trolley and our second annual South End