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Cities, Towns, and/or Counties We Serve:

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About Our Shelter:

The Boston facility serves as the headquarters for the Animal Rescue League of Boston. The site houses the administrative offices, extensive animal housing, an adoption center, an outpatient veterinary clinic, four ambulances, and the majority of the law enforcement department.

Our Adoption Process:

.The Animal Rescue League of Boston requires the following documentation as part of the adoption process:

Proof that adopter is 21 years of age or older
A Massachusetts ID with valid current address (No Student IDs)
Landlord’s name and phone number or proof of home ownership (tax bill, water bill or mortgage statement)
Up-to-date veterinary records for any current pets, or your veterinarian's name and phone number with consent to obtain veterinary care history
Potential adopters should bring along other dog(s) if adopting a dog
Complete an application and interview with adoption personnel

Pet Adoption Fees
Cats under 5 months $155
Cats 6 months to 2 years $125
Cats 3 to 7 years $105
Cats over 8 years $75
Dogs under 8 months $355
Dogs 9 months to 3 years $265
Dogs 3 to 7 years $205
Dogs over 8 year $185
Rabbits $65
Guinea Pigs $25
Ferrets $75
Small Animals $25

Adoption fee includes the following:
Initial health screening and veterinary examination
Initial vaccinations
Spaying or Neutering
Veterinary care valued at up to $300 should your pet develop a shelter-related illness within the first two weeks of adoption
Rabies vaccination for dogs, cats and ferrets
Permanent microchip identification and registration
Heartworm test and 1st dose of preventative medication for dogs
Feline Leukemia and FIV (feline AIDS) test for cats
Deworming for intestinal parasites
Tag, collar, and leash or carrier