This Average Joe Needs a Forever Home

Meet Joseph, the Animal Rescue League's Pet of the Week.

Joseph is a handsome, black and white 2-year-old neutered male who was brought to the Animal Rescue League after he was found as a stray on the streets of Dorchester. Joseph loves people. He will follow you everywhere, chirping with affection. While Joseph is not a lap cat, he will happily settle down next to you on the couch for pets. He is also the perfect companion cat. He loves all other cats, whether they are super playful or mellow, male or female. Joseph is very smart and when he's not napping, he enjoys mental stimulation like food puzzles. You can even get him to sit for treats! So don't hesitate, visit with Joseph and you won't be disappointed. For more information on Joseph or any of the other animals currently residing at the …

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Make Sheba the Queen of Your Home

Meet the Animal Rescue League of Boston's pet of the week.

Sheba is a stunning 8-year-old spayed female German Shepherd who found her way to the Animal Rescue League when her owner had to go into a nursing home and could no longer care for her. She loves to spend time with her human companions and most of all get petted and rubbed all over. Don't be fooled by her age because this little lady plays like a puppy. When she gets excited to see you, she will do cute little bunny hops and wag her tail. She loves to play with tennis balls and enjoys running and playing outside on a nice day. Sheba would make a great hiking partner, too. She's fully housetrained and knows her basic commands. She would be best in a home as an only pet because she is not particularly fond of other dogs or cats. If you're …

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Pet of the Week

Nana Needs a Home

The 10-month-old loves to play fetch.

Meet Nana, a 10-month-old spayed female pit mix looking for a new home. She’s a friendly and loveable lady whose activities in the shelter include playing fetch with her human friends and romping around with her fellow shelter dogs in our play yard. In fact, Nana was able to combine her favorite activities during a visit from David “Big Papi” Ortiz, a member of the Boston Red Sox, this past Tuesday. Nana would love to go to a home where she can play fetch on the regular and then cozy up on a warm bed at the end of the day. Being a young lady, she’s still learning her manners and would benefit from continuous daily obedience training to keep her in tip top shape. Stop by ARL or call our Adoption Center for more information about Nana today.

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Sapphire Looking for an Active Home

The young dog loves to go running with shelter employees.

Meet Sapphire! She is a year-and-a-half old mix that looks like a pit bull. She was brought to the shelter because the owner was not allowed to have her in the home he was living in. She is full grown at around 50 pounds. At this age, she is still very much a puppy and will need a new home where the family has the time and energy to train and exercise her.  Sapphire goes out to playgroup with other young, energetic dogs. She is working on basic obedience training and does well if there are minimal distractions. She is still working on learning to focus around other dogs and distractions like squirrels. She often goes out running with an ARLB staff member and she has been described as PERFECT on runs! She stays right with you, doesn't pull …

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Pet of the Week

Lifelong Friends: Brutus and Rosie

Two Bengal cats are looking for a home.

Meet Brutus and Rosie, a beautiful pair of 6-year-old Bengal cats. These two are the ultimate pair! They have been together their whole lives and truly love each other. They are super bonded and you can tell this by how they always have to snuggle up close together when sleeping. Rosie isn’t a big fan of any other animals besides Brutus so they would do best as the only cats in the home. If you don’t know Bengals, they are very chatty cats who are very well known for their unique meows. Stop by to meet this gorgeous pair today!

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Pet of the Week

Dani is Gentle and Sweet

Three-year-old female cat is shy but loving.

Meet Dani, a low-key and gentle 3-year-old spayed female. Dani was brought to ARL Boston as a stray and is looking for her new home. She is a quiet and lovely little cat who is just waiting to give her whole heart to the right person. Dani loves chin scratches and petting. Once she gets to know you a bit more she likes cuddling too. She is fairly shy so the noisy and hectic nature of the shelter sometimes makes her nervous. She really is very sweet and would love to find her forever home. Stop by ARL Boston and visit with her today! The Animal Rescue League of Boston, as part of the ASPCA's $100K Save More Lives Challenge, has the ambitious goal of saving the lives of 1,500 cats and dogs Aug. 1- Oct 31. For more information go to www.…

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Pet of the Week

Jackson Prefers Star Treatment

Eight-year-old cat loves to be brushed.

Meet Jackson, a handsome and playful 8-year-old male cat. He found himself at ARL when his owner was moving and could not bring him along. Luckily he has made many friends here at the shelter. Jackson is a loving boy who enjoys being held and sitting on laps. He’s very accustomed to star treatment and loves to be brushed and pet. Jackson plays very enthusiastically and is sometimes known to get a bit rough so would do best in a home without young children. Because he expects to be treated like a king he would prefer to go to a home where he is the only pet. If you’re looking for a big sweet loving man, look no further! The Animal Rescue League of Boston, as part of the ASPCA's $100K Save More Lives Challenge, has the ambitious goal of …

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Pet of the Week

Hunter the Terrier Needs a Home

The spirited 1-year-old loves to play with squeaky toys.

Meet Hunter! He’s a 1-year-old neutered male Parson Russell Terrier looking for a new home. Hunter is a very spirited young boy who loves to go for long walks and play with his human companions. You can often see him trotting around the South End with a squeaky toy in his mouth just squeaking away. Hunter has had some one-on-one off leash playtime with dogs with similar playstyles but he can get a little frustrated when walking past other dogs on leash. For this reason, Hunter is looking for an owner who is experienced with dog-selective dogs. Mostly, Hunter would just like a home where he can snuggle with his owner, play with his toys, and take occasional doggy naps. For more information or to meet Hunter, contact ARL Boston today. The …

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Free Pet Adoptions on Thursday

Help save the lives of 1,500 cats and dogs between August 1 - October 31 as part of the Race to Rescue challenge.

Adoption fees will be waived on all animals at the Animal Rescue League of Boston this Thursday as part of the Race to Rescue 1500 challenge. Take a pet home for free between 1 and 7 p.m. at the Boston location and 1 and 6:30 p.m. at the Dedham location. The Brewster branch will have a free day coming up later in September (stay tuned for that date). Race to the Rescue 1500 has the ambitious goal of saving the lives of 1,500 cats and dogs between August 1 - October 31. Lives saved include adoptions, animals reunited with their owners and animals placed in homes through the assistance of other shelter agencies. Race to Rescue 1500 is being held in conjunction with the ASPCA’s nationwide $100,000 Save More Lives Challenge. A free adoption …

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Pet of the Week

Charlie is 'Playful yet Snuggly'

One-year-old cat loves attention.

Meet Charlie, a 1-year-old male cat looking for a forever companion. This handsome man is full of love and personality. He is always desperate for attention and wants nothing more than to rub up against you and give some serious head nudges. One of Charlie’s favorite things to do here is wander around the adoption center during cat playgroup and lounge in front of the window watching the squirrels playing. He’s a playful yet snuggly man, best of both worlds! Stop by and visit with him today. The Animal Rescue League of Boston, as part of the ASPCA's $100K Save More Lives Challenge, has the ambitious goal of saving the lives of 1,500 cats and dogs Aug. 1- Oct 31. Click here for more information.

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