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Our Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Canine Adoption Center is filled with more than 200 dogs and puppies, with even more arriving every day from our overcrowded shelter partners. To help these amazing animals find the responsible, loving homes they deserve, [...]

October! Autumn skies and pumpkin pies October is such a gorgeous month. The golden light, the pumpkin picking, cozy sweaters, and the crisp air—plus the apple crisp! But October also hints at the season to come. As I write this, [...]

With an infectious personality and an unwavering commitment to helping animals, Kira has opened her home to 28 fosters so far—17 dogs and 11 cats—since moving to Boston three years ago. Her love for animals is deeply rooted in her [...]

Last week, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) received six dogs from Humane World for Animals after being rescued from alleged dogfighting operations in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and a large-scale case of alleged neglect at a breeding operation in [...]

CATober 9th Feline Adoption Special If a cat has nine lives, how can you tell it’s birthday? Sadly, shelters nationwide can never know the exact date of birth for the cats and kittens in their care. At North Shore Animal [...]

We’re excited to have Vikram Mathur join ARL’s leadership team Vikram brings 20 years of experience in corporate finance and business strategy across diverse industries, including hospitality, insurance, and e-commerce. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives in financial planning, [...]

5 important tips to keep your pets safe and happy this Halloween season Tip: If it’s your pet’s first time wearing a costume this Halloween, spend a few days before the big holiday getting them acclimated to wearing it. Keep [...]

Feline Adoption Special Our Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center in Port Washington, NY is filled with cats and kittens in need of responsible, loving homes — with more arriving every day. To help these fabulous felines find the homes [...]

Prize:  One lucky pet (and their owner) will be featured in an on-air interview on KOLO8  with Pet Network Humane Society . How to Enter...

The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is proud to be featured in Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s newly released 2025 State of the Shelter Pet Adoption Report! Hill’s surveyed a socioeconomically diverse group of 2,500 current and prospective pet owners to [...]