2025 in Review:
Celebrating a Year You Made Possible

19,722 animals helped with your support!

15,270
animals received medical care to help them heal and thrive

Read Norma & Cream Soda's Story

$10.7M
the value of veterinary care provided to the community through shelter and community programs

1,567
students, legislators,
animal welfare professionals,
and law enforcement officials engaged in improving the lives of animals through trainings,
advancing laws and policies,
& humane education

10,511
families helped in the community through access to innovative services and resources

Spay Waggin’® Visits Martha’s Vineyard

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3,339
animals found loving homes

Pigs Millie and Dash were among the 3,339 animals adopted in 2025, made possible by supporters like you. Their adopters say:

“They’re living their best life! Dash—now nicknamed ‘Hundred Yard Dash’—loves his walks, and Millie is building confidence and enjoying new adventures.”

Meet adoptable animals

1,001 community cats helped

70%
found new homes through adoption

23%
benefitted from Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)

Read Jacob and Peanut Butter's adoption story

4,886 low-cost spay/neuter surgeries (Spay Waggin’®)
3,606 wellness exams
(Wellness Waggin’®)
271,712 pet meals provided to
1,143 families
71 pets received temporary housing to keep families together

Learn more about ARL's services

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111,642 hours contributed by 1,131 volunteers
609 foster families cared for 782 animals
10,969 donors gave $4.4M to support animals

Get Involved at ARL

Meet ARL’s Community Partners

Thank you for being an unwavering champion for animals in need!

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