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Northeast Animal Shelter, Inc

347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970

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Phone (978) 745-9888
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Areas Northeast Animal Shelter, Inc serves

All of New England and many other areas throughout the country.

Northeast Animal Shelter, Inc's adoption process

Additional adoption info

In order to make the proper match between you and your new family member, we require the following:

Bring a tax bill or mortgage statement as proof of home ownership OR a lease stating that you are allowed to have a pet. We also require your landlord's phone number in case we need to speak with him or her.

The entire family must be there for the adoption of an adult dog. One family member must be at least 21 years of age. If you are planning to adopt a dog or a puppy, we suggest that you bring your own dog with you so that s/he can meet your prospective new family member.

All adopters meet with an adoption counselor. Every situation is different, so please understand that we are trying to make the best match for both you and our animal friends!

About Northeast Animal Shelter, Inc

Northeast Animal Shelter, established in 1976, is the largest no-kill shelter in New England. Since we first opened our doors, we have placed over 135,000 dogs and cats in loving homes.

Northeast Animal Shelter, Inc's adopted pets

Make a donation to Northeast Animal Shelter, Inc to help homeless pets find homes

Adopt a Pet is the easiest way for you to search for a new pet in Salem, MA.

Support adoption and rescue. Why go to a dog breeder, cat breeder or pet store to buy a dog or buy a cat when you can adopt?

Why should you adopt?

Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.

What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?

When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.

So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.