Animal Rescue League of Boston
About
The Animal Rescue League of Boston is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that helps more than 20,000 animals each year, with an animal care and adoption center in Dedham among its sites. Guided by the belief that pets are family, it matches adoptable animals, from dogs to rabbits, with loving homes, provides high-quality, low-cost veterinary services, and runs community programs that meet animals and people where they live. Courses are also offered at its Dedham site.
Founded in 1899, ARL is the first female-founded animal welfare organization in Massachusetts. Its award-winning programs go beyond sheltering to address the root causes of problems facing animals and the people who love them, helping animals heal, keeping pets with their families and protecting animals from harm. The organization receives no government funding, so it relies on donors to provide care 365 days a year. Edward Schettino, DVM, PhD, leads it as president and CEO.
What to Know
- ARL operates animal care and adoption centers in Boston, Brewster and Dedham.
- It regularly has rabbits available for adoption and recommends they be housed indoors.
- Sponsors sometimes fund fee waivers, such as a Hill’s Pet Nutrition campaign waiving fees for dogs 40 pounds and over.
- An e-newsletter shares animal stories, advocacy and program updates and events.
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