Animal Rescue League of Boston

Spring is here, and so is your chance to help animals flourish 🌷🐾 For the month of April, ARL has been selected as the beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program! Every purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop at 160 Providence Hwy in Dedham, MA, gives $1 to help animals in need. Let’s grow some good!

Further your animal education with the help of some furry, four-legged, and feathered friends! ARL’s Humane Education Program seeks to create the next generation of compassionate animal advocates through our Friday Night Teen Groups (ages 13-15) and Youth Reading Programs (ages 5-11). Sign up for our spring sessions now at https://lnkd.in/eCD8biNt 🐾📚 . . . . Image description: a Friday Night Teen Group playing with a kitten

This year’s snowfall and extreme cold weather led to a decrease in visitors to ARL, leaving some of our lovable pups waiting a little longer for the homes they deserve. But now, spring has arrived in full bloom—bringing fresh hope, wagging tails, and new beginnings. We’re excited to help create connections between our adorable animals and the families ready to love them. Take our fun matchmaking quiz, share your results in the comments, and then stop by to say hi to your soulmate this weekend! 🐾❤️ https://lnkd.in/eNWFdd23

URGENT 🚨 Help stock our pet food pantry! You can help fight pet hunger by sending critically needed pet food from our wish list at https://lnkd.in/e2sUbZrw. Unopened, unexpired, shelf-stable pet food may also be dropped off at any of our locations in Boston, Dedham, or Brewster (Cape Cod), Wednesday through Sunday, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

It’s still Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month! 🐹❤️ Donut and Wake-Up Wrap have settled right into their new home, quickly bonding with resident piggie, Munchkin, and receiving so much love and care from their new human sibling. These two found exactly where they were meant to be, but we still have so many small, furry friends waiting for a place to call their own!   Guinea pigs can make great companions for both first-time or experienced pet owners, however they require a bit of patience and a gentle hand. Wondering if a guinea pig would be the perfect pet for you? To learn more about caring for them and meet our available adoptables, visit https://lnkd.in/ethYjk8E. . . . . Image description: three photos of a pair of guinea pigs, one of them being held by their new adopter, and two of them with another guinea pig.

Denise Saltojanes has built a career rooted in impact, from engineering and finance to supporting female-led startups. But her commitment to compassion extends beyond her work. A lifelong animal lover, Denise believes “it’s free to love” and brings that mindset to her support of the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL). Her leadership and generosity are helping create a more compassionate community for animals and the people who care for them. We’re grateful for her partnership. https://lnkd.in/giykun6w

Six years ago, we came together to help keep animals with their families 🏡🐾❤️ With your help, the commitment of our partners and community champions, and our dedicated staff and volunteers, the Keep Pets S.A.F.E. (Supporting Animals & Families Everyday) program was launched. The program was created to help keep pets with their families by providing services, including pet food and supplies, pet wellness events, and temporary pet housing. Six years later, we celebrate: 🐾 1,308,584 meals made available 🐾 6,019 pets and their families assisted 🐾 1,924 pets supported through 109 events 🐾 271 pets helped with temporary housing . . . . Image description: a large white dog with their own at a pet wellness event with the text "6 years of keeping pets S.A.F.E."

Happy National Puppy Day! 🐶 Adding a new pup to your family this spring? Start them off on the right paw with one of our ARL dog training courses like Puppy Kindergarten. Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/egH_vyQn and get 10% off with code SPRING26 through the end of the month.

Do you want to help shelter dogs in need in Massachusetts? The Animal Rescue League of Boston is looking for dog fosters across our three locations: Boston (South End), Dedham, and Brewster (Cape Cod). We are looking for households specifically without other animals, or where resident pets can be kept separated from foster dogs. We have a shortage of foster homes that are able to accommodate the large dogs (between 40-80lbs) in our care that need it most. Dogs may require foster for many reasons, including medical treatment, behavior support, or due to an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. This is an incredible opportunity to help dogs in your community with the support of an organization that will provide medical care, training, and supplies at no additional cost. We are willing to work with your schedule and there is no experience necessary. All you need to do is apply online at https://lnkd.in/ewRwW_zN to get started! 🐾 . . . . Image description: a large cream-colored dog, with the text “Dog Fosters Needed”

Ahead of her time, and still making an impact today. We spotted the Animal Rescue League of Boston's founder, Anna Harris Smith at the Massachusetts State House and couldn’t help but reflect on her legacy this #WomensHistoryMonth ❤️🐾 Learn more about Anna Harris Smith at https://lnkd.in/ecfy3xeJ . . . . Image Description: Vintage photograph of a woman seated with a fluffy white dog in a carved wooden frame. The setting has ornate wallpaper and an elegant, historical ambiance.