Animal Rescue League of Boston - Dedham Branch

Absolutely, Alexia! One of our dedicated adoption counselors will walk you through the entire process.

Hi Lorraine, our adoption centers are open to the public Tuesday-Sunday from 1:00pm-6:30pm. Please visit our Dedham location at 55 Anna's place.

Hello Barbara, our Dedham Admissions office will be able to provide you with assistance. Please reach out to them directly, Tuesday through Saturday from 1-6:00pm, at 617) 426-9170 x404. Many thanks.

Hi Mary, thank you for reaching out. Please contact our Dedham admissions office directly for assistance. They can be reached at (617) 426-9170 x404, Tuesday – Saturday from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Many thanks.

Hi Abigail, our three adoption centers (Dedham, Boston, and Brewster-Cape Cod) do frequently have ferrets available for adoption throughout the year. Their adoption fee is $90 or $150 for a pair. Please keep an eye out on our website at https://www.arlboston.org/adopt/adopt-a-pet/#searchadoptables for any ferrets available for adoption. Thank you!

Yes it's a no kill rescue. I am not sure about crematory tho

Hi Joanne, thank you for reaching out! Our adoption fee for cats are as follows: Kittens & Juveniles (1 year old and under): $350 Adults (1 to 10 years old): $200 Seniors (11 years old and over): $150 For more info on our adoption process, what's included in your adoption fee, and to meet our adoptable cats online, please visit https://www.arlboston.org/adopt/adopt-a-pet/ -- thank you!

Hi Terrie, our Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center at 55 Anna's Pl is open to the public without an appointment Wednesdays through Sundays from 1:00pm-6:30pm. You may visit our website at https://www.arlboston.org/adopt/adopt-a-pet/ to see our available dogs before making a trip to the adoption center. Thank you!

Hi Liz, the new administrative building will provide a consolidated facility for program management, now located on the campus and administrative staff now housed in Boston. A training facility that will support dog training and staff meetings, professional trainings, and donor functions. The space will also be made available as a community meeting space. Please visit https://www.arlboston.org/dedham-campus-plan/ for more information and updates. Thank you!

Hi Kim, we sure do! Please feel to leave food donations outside our main entrance doors. A staff member checks throughout the day for donated items. Many thanks!

Hi Phoebe, thank you for reaching out! ARL is proud to have a Live Release Rate or “Save Rate” for animals entering our shelter of 90%. Although we do not embrace the term “No Kill”, a Live Release Rate of 90% meets a common definition of “No Kill”. Please visit https://www.arlboston.org/our-work/animal-policy-positions/ to learn more -- thank you!

Hi Dianne, we sure are! Please feel free to drop them in the donation bin outside of our Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center anytime.

Hi Yen, our adoption fee for a rabbit is $75 across our three Animal Care & Adoption Centers. Please visit https://www.arlboston.org/adopt/adopt-a-pet/ to learn what's included in our adoption fee and to meet our adoptable rabbits online. Thank you!

Hi Tracy, we're so sorry for your loss. Please visit our website at https://www.arlboston.org/adopt/adopt-a-pet/ to meet our adoptable animals online and for additional info on how to schedule an appointment at one of our locations.

Hi John, thank you for reaching out! For an up-to-date listing of our adoptable animals, please visit our website at https://www.arlboston.org/adopt/adopt-a-pet/. Please note, our adoption team updates this page daily.

Hi Emma, we do not operate under an application process. If you would like to meet any of our adoptable animals, please visit https://www.arlboston.org/adopt/adopt-a-pet/ to meet them online and for contact info on how to set up an appointment at each location. Thank you!

Hi Reese, potential adopters are welcome to visit with our available animals anytime during open hours (Tuesday-Sunday from 1:00pm to 6:30pm). We also offer a volunteer and foster program. For more info, please visit https://www.arlboston.org/get-involved/volunteer-foster/. Thank you!

Hi Reese, please visit https://www.arlboston.org/careers/ to view all of our available positions and to apply online!

Hi Ruth, we are so sorry to hear about your cat. Please give our admissions department a call at 617-426-9170, follow the prompts for Dedham admissions, to discuss treatment and other possible options. Thank you.

You can check them at arlboston.org/search-adoptables/

I believe they will be able to find a great home for it, just call to double check.

Absolutely, Joan! Our Dedham adoption center accepts drop-off donations from Tuesday-Sunday from 1:00pm-6:00pm - thank you!

Hi there! Absolutely, our adoption center is always in need of those items. Please feel free to drop them off at 55 Anna's Pl, Dedham anytime Tuesday-Sunday from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Thanks so much.

Hi there! Thanks for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, we do not accept pillow donation as they tend to be very difficult for our shelter staff to clean.

Hi Hannia, thank you for reaching out! We are proud to have a Live Release Rate or “Save Rate” for animals entering our shelter of 94%. Although we do not embrace the term “No Kill”, a Live Release Rate of 94% meets a common definition of “No Kill”. We do not euthanize on the basis of length of stay, space, and/or breed. We take in animals based on our capacity to care for that particular animal and any health or behavioral issues an animal might have. Sometimes, because of a complex medical or behavioral issue, an animal in our care cannot be placed in a home. We will work to identify another program that could help. For cats that are unable to adapt to indoor life, for example, we work to place them in our “barn cat” program. We also maintain a network of dedicated foster volunteers who can take home animals that have special needs until we are able to find their forever home. For info regarding our surrender policies, please visit https://www.arlboston.org/services/surrender/

Hi Anna, we do accept donations of crates but unfortunately if it is extremely rusty we would not be able to properly use it. Thank you for thinking of us though!

Cheaper than a breeder.

Hi Stephanie, please call our intake department at 617-426-9170 (follow the prompts for your perferred location; Boston, Brewster, or Dedham) and arrange an appoinment. Our intake department hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM. You can learn more on our website at https://www.arlboston.org/services/surrender/

Hi Trish, Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the ARL! Unfortunately, we require all volunteers who are working with animals to be at least 16 years of age. You can learn more about our volunteer program and its requirements on our website at https://www.arlboston.org/get-involved/volunteer/. Thank you!

Hi Judi, all of our available dogs are listed on our website (updated daily) at https://www.arlboston.org/adopt/adopt-a-pet/ Our adoption fee for dogs 6 months to 7 years is $350 and includes, spay/neuter, health screening, microchipping, behavior evaluation, deworming, flea/tick preventatin, heartworm prevention, rabies vaccine and other essential vaccines. More info on our adoption process can be found via the link above as well. Thank you!

Hi Susan, all of our available animals can be found on our website at https://www.arlboston.org/adopt/adopt-a-pet/ -- please note, listing are updated daily.

I have some cans of fresh cat food will they take that?

Try Quincy Animal Shelter. I know it is a non-kill shelter

Your best best is to either call or just go there

You should go to Schultz Guest House right In Dedham. Lots of puppies to love, all sizes!

You should go personally to speak with a trained volunteer. They will walk you through the process