Quincy Animal Shelter, INC

Quincy Animal Shelter is a volunteer-run, no-kill non-profit that cares for homeless cats and dogs until they are placed in permanent homes. Every animal receives age-appropriate vaccinations, is spayed or neutered and is microchipped before adoption. Beyond adoptions, the shelter promotes spay and neuter programs to curb pet overpopulation and aims to be a community resource for education on proper animal welfare. It is now located at the City of Quincy Animal Care Center.

Incorporated in November 1999, the shelter has placed more than 7,500 cats and dogs in homes across New England. It depends entirely on volunteers and community support, and its annual budget runs about $250,000. Residents can help by volunteering, fostering, becoming members, donating supplies or sponsoring a cage or kennel as a “guardian angel.” Kittens are fostered away from the shelter whenever possible.

What to Know

• The shelter is a 501(c)(3) charity licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture.
• Capacity is limited to about 12 dogs and 15 to 25 cats at a time.
• Kitten fostering usually lasts five to eight weeks, with food, litter and medical care supplied.
• Supply donations can be dropped off during adoption hours or shipped from an online wish list.
• Adoptable pets and events are posted on the shelter’s Facebook page.