Alliance for Animals - The city of Boston's only no-kill shelter for cats & dogs. Affordable spay/neuter services. Want to go visit the cats? You don't need to call ahead, they're open every day from 11am-4pm. (617) 268-7800, 232 Silver Street, South Boston, MA.
Angell Animal Medical Center - ASPCA veterinary services, plus animal adoption center. Volunteers at Angell need to fill out an application and be at least 16 years old (but check out the MSPCA Lemonade Stand 11-4 on weekends if you're under 16, & the Little Bookworms Story Time every Wednesday morning). You can also join the Animal Action Team to help promote and support animal-friendly legislation. Angell Medical Centers are located at 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, (617) 522-7282 and MSPCA-Angell West, 293 Second Ave., Waltham, MA, (781) 902-8400.
Animal Rescue League - Founded in 1899, the ARL "is dedicated to rescuing domesticated animals and wildlife from suffering, cruelty, abandonment, and neglect." Contact their Emergency Rescue Team if you know of an animal in need by calling (657) 777-2752, 55 Anna's Place, Dedham, MA. For other contact info, including how to foster, adopt, or volunteer, consult this detailed list.
Animal Umbrella - A no-kill volunteer cat rescue & adoption organization. Visiting hours: Saturdays, 3-5pm. (617) 731-7267, 320B Charger Street, Revere, MA (on the second floor of Paws Here).
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton - Shelter for stray & unwanted companion animals. (508) 435-6938, 5 Rafferty Road, Hopkinton, MA.
Black Cat Rescue - No-kill cat rescue. Black cats are only half as likely to be adopted! Foster or adopt. Boston, MA.
Buddy Dog - Located in Sudbury, MA, Buddy Dog is a division of the Humane Society, Inc. Its goal is to find permanent, responsible homes for dogs and cats. Anyone age 15 and older can volunteer at Buddy Dog! My 12 year old, who runs his own dog-sitting/walking business, may think that's unfair, but Buddy Dog has fabulous suggestions for ways that younger kids can also help. Contact the Director of Volunteer Services, Donna DeWallace at (978) 443-6990 or volunteer@buddydoghs.com for more info.
Cat Connection - Foster/adopt program to control the local feral cat population. (781) 899-4610, Waltham, MA.
Charles River Alley Cats - Adoption program aiming to reduce the homeless and feral cat population "in the greater Boston area through non-lethal means." (617) 945-2430, Boston, MA.
Ellen M. Gifford Shelter - Originally sheltering a variety of animals in 1884, the Gifford Shelter now houses only cats. Volunteer, foster, adopt, or enjoy the Kitty Cam. (617) 787-8872, 30 Undine Road, Brighton, MA.
Greyhound Friends - Dedicated to saving racetrack greyhounds and other high-risk dogs. Adopt a dog or learn how else you can help. Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm. (508) 435-5969, 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, MA.
Hilltop Humane Society - "Rescuing, fostering and placing cats in loving homes on the south shore of Boston since 1965." No-kill cat shelter with an enclosed outdoor area. (781) 961-3638, Randolph, MA.
Kitty Connection - Cat and dog rescue offering low-cost spay/neutering and public education. (781) 393-9995, 6 Cudworth Street, Medford, MA.
Lowell Humane Society - Founded in 1873 to prevent animal cruelty, educate the public, and provide care to distressed animals in need. Volunteer opportunities for kids and teens! (978) 452-7781, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA.
Maple Farm Animal Sanctuary - An animal sanctuary providing "lifelong homes for abused, abandoned, and unwanted farm animals while promoting veganism and respect for all life through public information." Visit the sanctuary's many varied residents for a tour, volunteer, or attend a benefit event. (508) 473-7539, 101 North Avenue, Mendon, MA.
Massachusetts Humane Society, Inc. - Adoption services and caring for lifelong unadoptable animals. Separate adoption listings for cats, dogs, and "other" animals. Animal shelter search engine. Foster a cat, or help with dog and cat care. (781) 335-1300, 87 Wharf Street, Weymouth, MA.
Metrowest Humane Society - Focusing on the well-being of cats in the Metrowest Boston area, MWHS provides adoption services, lifelong care, and public education. (508) 875-3776, 30 Pond Street, Ashland, MA.
Neponset Valley Humane Society - Dedicated to helping companion animals and feral cats. Volunteer and foster/adoption opportunities. (781) 769-1990, Norwood, MA.
New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue - Volunteer, foster, adopt! (877) 861-7701, Ashland, MA.
Northeast Animal Shelter - Established in 1976 and open daily, visit to adopt a cat or dog. Check their calendar for benefit events! (978) 745-9888, 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA.
Pets In Need - Located in Dracut and Somerville, Pets In Need is a small private adoption program, saving animals that could otherwise not be cared for. Dracut: (978) 459-8700, Somerville: (617) 718-0943.
Quincy Animal Shelter - Foster/adopt a cat or dog from this no-kill shelter. Attend a volunteer orientation session if you are at least 18 years old. (617) 376-1349, 56 Broad Street, Quincy, MA.
Saint Meows - No-kill cat shelter. Visit the cats on Thursdays from 6-8pm at the First Church of Somerville. Adopt a cat or sponsor a feral cat. 89 College Avenue, Cambridge, MA, cats@saintmeows.com .
Save A Dog, Inc. - Humane Society focusing primarily on abandoned dogs. Adoption and holistic animal health education. Canine meet and greet visits. (978) 443-7282, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA.
Stray Pets in Need of Massachusetts - Promoting the well-being of animals and responsible human/animal relationships via carefully selected adoptive homes. (781) 235-1218, Wellesley, MA. Meetings take place in Natick, MA.
Whiskers of Hope - No-kill adoption organization for cats & kittens. Adoption meetings every Wednesday evening and every other Saturday. (781) 648-4095, Arlington, MA.
Winslow Farm - A farm sanctuary dedicated to the rescue and care of abandoned and mistreated animals. The farm also offers animal-oriented activities for children. (508) 285-6451, 37 Eddy Street, Norton, MA.
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