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Shelters & Rescues in Massachusetts

We’ve assessed 26 organizations. Every one of them is listed here.

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13 organizations came through our assessment strongest.

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Cape Cod Branch

BrewsterGOLDA Legacy of Compassion The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is an unwavering champion for animals in need, dedicated to keeping them safe and healthy in the communities where they belong. We belie

MSPCA - Cape Cod Animal Care and Adoption Center

CentervilleGOLDN/A

Berkshire Humane Society - Berkshire Humane

PittsfieldGOLDOur Mission At Berkshire Humane Society, our mission is to ensure the compassionate care, treatment, and placement of companion animals while improving the welfare of all animals through education and

Cape Ann Animal Aid

GloucesterGOLDOur Mission Cape Ann Animal Aid is a non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to facilitating appropriate placement of adoptable animals and enhancing the lives of all companion animals. We promote

MSPCA - Northeast Animal Shelter

SalemGOLDA Legacy of Compassion The MSPCA at Northeast Animal Shelter is dedicated to protecting animals, relieving suffering, and advancing their health and welfare. We strive to foster a just and compassiona

MSPCA at Nevins Farm

MethuenGOLDMethuen Animal Care and Adoption Center at Nevins Farm 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844-2052; Phone (978) 687-7453 The MSPCA at Nevins Farm, in Methuen, Massachusetts, is a unique 55-acre animal care

Dakin Humane Society

SpringfieldGOLDDakin Humane Society delivers effective, innovative services that improve the lives of animals in need and the people who care about them.

Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center

SpringfieldGOLDThe Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center provides comprehensive animal control services and programs to our communities for the protection of animals, public health and safety, and th

Lowell Humane Society

LowellGOLDOur Mission The Lowell Humane Society is dedicated to providing shelter, preventing cruelty to animals, and advocating for their welfare. Through compassionate care and community education, we strive

Animal Rescue League of Boston(Dedham branch)

DedhamGOLDFor over 120 years, The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has responded to the needs of animals and the people who care about them. In fact, we are often the first to respond. With over 1,000 dedic

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Headquarters

BostonGOLDA Legacy of Compassion The Animal Rescue League of Boston is an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy in their homes. We believe pets are family, and this

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pine Ridge Animal Shelter

BostonGOLDA Legacy of Compassion The Animal Rescue League of Boston is an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy in their homes. We believe pets are family, and this

MSPCA - Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center

Jamaica PlainGOLDOur Mission The MSPCA-Angell is dedicated to protecting animals, relieving their suffering, and advancing their health and welfare. We work every day to build a just and compassionate society where an

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Barnstable

3 organizations

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Cape Cod Branch
BrewsterGOLDA Legacy of Compassion The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is an unwavering champion for animals in need, dedicated to keeping them safe and healthy in the communities where they belong. We belie

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MSPCA - Cape Cod Animal Care and Adoption Center

CentervilleGOLDN/A

PEOPLE FOR CATS

TeaticketSILVERPeople for Cats (PFC) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that operates a no-kill shelter serving the towns of Falmouth, Bourne, and Mashpee. PFC is dedicated to finding good homes for adopta

Berkshire

1 organization

Berkshire Humane Society - Berkshire Humane
PittsfieldGOLDOur Mission At Berkshire Humane Society, our mission is to ensure the compassionate care, treatment, and placement of companion animals while improving the welfare of all animals through education and

Bristol

2 organizations

North Attleborough Animal Shelter
North AttleboroughSILVEROur Mission The North Attleboro Animal Control & Shelter is dedicated to the care and protection of animals in our community. We strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment for every pet as they w
CARE Southcoast
AcushnetBRONZEOur Mission CARE Southcoast is a volunteer-run, no-kill rescue organization dedicated to providing a voice and a lifeline for homeless, abused, and forgotten animals across the Southcoast region of Ma

Essex

3 organizations

Cape Ann Animal Aid
GloucesterGOLDOur Mission Cape Ann Animal Aid is a non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to facilitating appropriate placement of adoptable animals and enhancing the lives of all companion animals. We promote
MSPCA - Northeast Animal Shelter
SalemGOLDA Legacy of Compassion The MSPCA at Northeast Animal Shelter is dedicated to protecting animals, relieving suffering, and advancing their health and welfare. We strive to foster a just and compassiona
MSPCA at Nevins Farm
MethuenGOLDMethuen Animal Care and Adoption Center at Nevins Farm 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844-2052; Phone (978) 687-7453 The MSPCA at Nevins Farm, in Methuen, Massachusetts, is a unique 55-acre animal care

Hampden

2 organizations

Dakin Humane Society
SpringfieldGOLDDakin Humane Society delivers effective, innovative services that improve the lives of animals in need and the people who care about them.
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
SpringfieldGOLDThe Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center provides comprehensive animal control services and programs to our communities for the protection of animals, public health and safety, and th

Middlesex

6 organizations

Lowell Humane Society
LowellGOLDOur Mission The Lowell Humane Society is dedicated to providing shelter, preventing cruelty to animals, and advocating for their welfare. Through compassionate care and community education, we strive
Save A Dog
SudburySILVERTo rescue and re-home both dogs and cats.
Stray Pets In Need of MA inc. (SPIN)
NatickSILVEROur Mission Stray Pets In Need of MA, Inc. (SPIN) is a dedicated, volunteer-run organization working to promote the well-being of local animals and foster responsible human-animal relationships. We ar
PAWS
WakefieldBRONZEOur Mission PAWS (Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society, Inc.) is dedicated to promoting and protecting the well-being of all domestic animals and wildlife through compassionate rescue, education
Poodle Rescue New England
BRONZEPoodle Rescue of New England is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing poodles throughout New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Co
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue
HudsonBRONZEOur Mission At Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, our mission is dedicated to rescuing Golden Retrievers and golden-hearted dogs, matching them with the loving forever families they deserve. We believe t

Norfolk

1 organization

Animal Rescue League of Boston(Dedham branch)
DedhamGOLDFor over 120 years, The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has responded to the needs of animals and the people who care about them. In fact, we are often the first to respond. With over 1,000 dedic

Plymouth

1 organization

Animal Protection Center of Southeastern MA
BrocktonSILVEROur Mission The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (APCSM) is dedicated to creating a more compassionate community by providing safe shelter, loving care, and second chances for an

Suffolk

4 organizations

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Headquarters
BostonGOLDA Legacy of Compassion The Animal Rescue League of Boston is an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy in their homes. We believe pets are family, and this
Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pine Ridge Animal Shelter
BostonGOLDA Legacy of Compassion The Animal Rescue League of Boston is an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy in their homes. We believe pets are family, and this
MSPCA - Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center
Jamaica PlainGOLDOur Mission The MSPCA-Angell is dedicated to protecting animals, relieving their suffering, and advancing their health and welfare. We work every day to build a just and compassionate society where an
The Cat Connection
BrightonSILVEROur Mission The Cat Connection is a dedicated, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to a simple, powerful goal: finding a safe and loving home for every cat. We work tirelessly to rescue, rehab

Worcester

3 organizations

Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling MA
SterlingSILVEROur Mission Our mission is to provide humane sheltering and high-quality medical care for stray, unwanted, abused, and neglected animals while finding them loving, lifelong homes. We are dedicated to
Dog Orphans Inc.
DouglasSILVERWe are a no-kill, non-profit Humane Society that has been dedicated to saving abused, abandoned, and unwanted dogs for over 40 years.
Second Chance Animal Shelter Inc.
East BrookfieldSILVERTO provide temporary shelter to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of finding permanent suitable new homes. TO provide assistance and financial aid to prevent overpopulation th