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Lighthouse Animal Shelter

Animal rescue in New Bedford, MA

At Lighthouse Animal Shelter, an all volunteer, 501(c)3 organization, we promote the welfare of animals at risk of euthanasia. We also work with the community to maximize efforts in reducing pet overpopulation.

We rescue the majority of our dogs from high-intake shelters down south (the majority being from Kentucky, South Carolina & North Carolina) and get organize transport to our New Bedford shelter for adoption. We focus on last-call death row dogs.

The cats in our care are all local strays or surrenders and are generally adults to seniors.

Contact —
Email paws@lighthouseanimalshelter.org
Phone (508) 999-7387
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Address
596 Hathaway Rd.
New Bedford, MA 02740
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596 Hathaway Rd.

New Bedford, MA 02740

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Adoptable pets at Lighthouse Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Larissa's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Larissa

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
New Bedford, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Monty's adoption status with email updates.
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Monty

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
New Bedford, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Zoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoe

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 11 mos
New Bedford, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Cole's adoption status with email updates.
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Cole

Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs
New Bedford, MA
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Rescue FAQs

Mostly Bristol County in Massachusetts and surrounding areas as well as Rhode Island

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We do not adopt on a first-come-first-serve basis, but rather by the best match between pet and family, although we will factor in the order of applications if there are equally good matches.

Adoption application

https://lighthouseanimalshelter.org/adopt/

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lighthouseanimal?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

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We'll also keep you updated on Remarkable Ralph's adoption status with email updates.
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Remarkable Ralph

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on Barbara's adoption status with email updates.
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Barbara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on EWAN's adoption status with email updates.
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EWAN

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Muppet's adoption status with email updates.
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Muppet

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Bam Bam's adoption status with email updates.
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Bam Bam

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Norfolk, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Rambo's adoption status with email updates.
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Rambo

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Warren, RI

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