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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Massachusetts

209 of the 1,131 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Massachusetts are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the Massachusetts page.

209locations
141cities
1,131locations statewide

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

New Bedford 5

  1. Lighthouse Animal Shelter

    596 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA 02740

    Call Website All New Bedford

  2. New Bedford Animal Control

    834 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA 02740-2547

    Call Website All New Bedford

  3. WestieRescueOfNewEngland

    53 Snow St, New Bedford, MA 02740

    Call Website All New Bedford

  4. New Bedford Animal Control

    890 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA 02744

    Call Website All New Bedford

  5. Coalition for Animals

    834 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA 02740

    Call Website All New Bedford

Acushnet 3

  1. CARE Southcoast

    197 Middle Rd, Acushnet, MA 02743-2017

    Call Website All Acushnet

  2. CARE, Southcoast

    111 Main St, Acushnet, MA 02743

    Call Website All Acushnet

  3. Center For Animal Rescue & Education

    111 Main St, Acushnet, MA 02743-2119

    Call Website All Acushnet

Boston 3

  1. Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter

    26 Mahler Rd, Boston, MA 02131

    Call Website All Boston

  2. Animal Rescue League of Boston

    10 Chandler St, Boston, MA 02116-5221

    Call Website All Boston

  3. New England Legacy

    177 W Newton St, Boston, MA 02118-1204

    Call All Boston

Brimfield 3

  1. Here Today Adopted Tomorrow Animal Sanctuary

    180 Sturbridge Rd, Brimfield, MA 01010

    Call Website All Brimfield

  2. King Bridge Equine Rescue

    7 Kings Bridge Rd, Brimfield, MA 01010

    Call Website All Brimfield

  3. New Hope Farm Equine Sanctuary

    101 Hollow Rd, Brimfield, MA 01010

    All Brimfield

Centerville 3

  1. MSPCA Cape Cod

    1577 Falmouth Rd, Centerville, MA 02632-2944

    Call Website All Centerville

  2. Mass Soc Prevention Cruelty To Animals

    1577 Falmouth Rd, Centerville, MA 02632-2944

    Call Website All Centerville

  3. Nesaa

    89 S Main St, Centerville, MA 02632

    Call Website All Centerville

Dedham 3

  1. Animal Rescue League of Boston - Dedham Branch

    55 Anna's Pl, Dedham, MA 02026

    Call Website All Dedham

  2. Animal Rescue

    276 Pine St, Dedham, MA 02026

    Call Website All Dedham

  3. Shultz's Guest House

    13 Burgess Ln, Dedham, MA 02026

    Call Website All Dedham

Hopkinton 3

  1. Baypath Humane Society

    500 Legacy Farms N, Hopkinton, MA 01748

    Call Website All Hopkinton

  2. Greyhound Friends, Inc.

    167 Saddle Hill Rd, Hopkinton, MA 01748

    Call Website All Hopkinton

  3. Doggy Daves

    149 E Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748

    Call All Hopkinton

Norton 3

  1. Norton Animal Shelter

    84 Hill St, Norton, MA 02766

    Mon-Wed 8:30am-4:30pm, Thu 8:30am-7:30pm, Fri 8:30am-12:30pm

    Call Website All Norton

  2. Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary

    37 Eddy St, Norton, MA 02766

    Mon-Tue 11am-4pm, Thu-Sat 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Norton

  3. Nine Lives Of Norton Feline Rescue Shelter

    84 Hill St, Norton, MA 02766-3307

    Call All Norton

Oxford 3

  1. Oxford Animal Control

    450 Main St, Oxford, MA 01540-1325

    Call Website All Oxford

  2. Oxford Animal Shelter

    80 Old Webster Rd, Oxford, MA 01540

    Call All Oxford

  3. Vom Falken Haus German Shepherds

    86 Holbrook Rd, Oxford, MA 01540-2385

    Call All Oxford

Pittsfield 3

  1. Berkshire Humane Society

    214 Barker Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201

    Call All Pittsfield

  2. Animal Dreams Inc

    214 Barker Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201-8036

    Call All Pittsfield

  3. Eleanor Soncini Municipal Animal Shelter

    63 Downing Industrial Pkwy, Pittsfield, MA 01201-3813

    Call All Pittsfield

Salisbury 3

  1. Merrimack River Feline Rescue

    63 Elm St, Salisbury, MA 01952

    Tue-Thu 10am-4pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Salisbury

  2. Red Hot Rescue

    6 Jon St, Salisbury, MA 01952-1211

    Website All Salisbury

  3. Guinea Pig Sanctuary

    129 Bridge Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952

    Call All Salisbury

Scituate 3

  1. Scituate Animal Shelter

    780 Chief Justice Cushing Way, Scituate, MA 02066-1845

    Call Website All Scituate

  2. Town of Scituate Town Offices

    604 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, Scituate, MA 02066

    Call Website All Scituate

  3. Town of Scituate Animal Shelter

    68 Captain Pierce Rd, Scituate, MA 02066

    Call All Scituate

Springfield 3

  1. Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center

    627 Cottage St, Springfield, MA 01104

    Call Website All Springfield

  2. Dakin Humane Society

    171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105-2020

    Call Website All Springfield

  3. Bellas Family Foundation

    222 Allen St, Springfield, MA 01108

    Call Website All Springfield

Sterling 3

  1. East Waushacum Pond

    17 Laurelwood Rd, Sterling, MA 01564-2220

    Thu-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Sterling

  2. Neady Cats Corporation

    215 Worcester Rd, Sterling, MA 01564

    Call Website All Sterling

  3. Sterling Animal Shelter

    17 Laurelwood Rd, Sterling, MA 01564

    Call All Sterling

Amherst 2

  1. Chesapeake Safe Harbor

    1641 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002-3067

    Call Website All Amherst

  2. BARC, INC aka Belchertown Animal Relief Committee

    PO BOX 161, Amherst, MA 01007

    Website All Amherst

Ashland 2

  1. Metrowest Humane Society

    30 Pond St, Ashland, MA 01721-2050

    Call Website All Ashland

  2. Ashland and Holliston Animal Control

    20 Ponderosa Rd, Ashland, MA 01721-1092

    Call Website All Ashland

Attleboro 2

  1. Attleboro Friends Of Cats Inc

    8 N Main St, Attleboro, MA 02703-2282

    Mon-Sun 9am-5pm

    Website All Attleboro

  2. Friends Of the Attleboro Animal Shelter

    27 Pond St N, Attleboro, MA 02703

    Call All Attleboro

Belchertown 2

  1. Barking Bubbles at Long Creek Farm

    119 Federal St, Belchertown, MA 01007

    Call Website All Belchertown

  2. Belchertown Animal Control

    165 George Hannum St, Belchertown, MA 01007

    Call Website All Belchertown

Berkley 2

  1. Happy Trails Pet Care

    26 Burt St, Berkley, MA 02779

    Call All Berkley

  2. Berkley and Freetown Animal Control

    1 N Main St, Berkley, MA 02779

    Call All Berkley

Brighton 2

  1. Gifford Cat Shelter

    30 Undine Rd, Brighton, MA 02135-3812

    Call Website All Brighton

  2. The Cat Connection

    167 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135-4647

    Call All Brighton

Cambridge 2

  1. Broken Tail Rescue Cat Adoption Center

    160 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138

    Call Website All Cambridge

  2. Cambridge Animal Control

    344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139-1701

    Call All Cambridge

Carver 2

  1. The Animal Rescue League

    2 Commerce Way Ste D, Carver, MA 02330

    Call Website All Carver

  2. Carver Town Animal Control

    108 Main St, Carver, MA 02330-2025

    Call All Carver

Charlton 2

  1. Friends of Charlton Animal Shelter

    15 Old Town Rd, Charlton, MA 01507

    Mon 7:30am-5pm, Tue 7:30am-7pm, Wed-Thu 7:30am-5pm

    Call Website All Charlton

  2. Puppies 2 Love

    Worcester Street, Charlton, MA 01507

    Call All Charlton

Chelmsford 2

  1. Chelmsford Animal Control

    2 Olde North Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824

    Call Website All Chelmsford

  2. Ruff Tales Rescue

    119 Drum Hill Rd PMB 247, Chelmsford, MA 01824-1505

    Call Website All Chelmsford

Danvers 2

  1. Kitty Kamp

    176 Old Burley St, Danvers, MA 01923

    Call Website All Danvers

  2. TOCS Petsmart Team

    140 Andover St, Danvers, MA 01923-1415

    Call Website All Danvers

Dartmouth 2

  1. The Humane Society and Shelter SouthCoast

    31 Ventura Dr North, Dartmouth, MA 02747

    Wed-Sat 12:30pm-5pm

    Call Website All Dartmouth

  2. Dartmouth Town Animal Control

    400 Slocum Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747

    Call All Dartmouth

Fall River 2

  1. Faxon Animal Care & Adoption Center

    474 Durfee St, Fall River, MA 02720-2510

    Call Website All Fall River

  2. Forever Paws Animal Shelter

    300 Lynwood St, Fall River, MA 02721-2103

    Call Website All Fall River

Falmouth 2

  1. People For Cats

    44 Beagle Ln, Falmouth, MA 02536

    Wed 4pm-6pm, Sat 10am-1pm

    Call Website All Falmouth

  2. Friends of Falmouth Dogs

    150 Blacksmith Shop Rd, Falmouth, MA 02540

    Call Website All Falmouth

Leverett 2

  1. Better Together Dog Rescue

    163 Montague Rd, Leverett, MA 01054

    Call Website All Leverett

  2. Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society

    163 Montague Rd, Leverett, MA 01054

    Call Website All Leverett

Marshfield 2

  1. Marshfield Animal Shelter

    156 Clay Pit Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050

    Call Website All Marshfield

  2. Marshfield Animal Control

    1639 Ocean St, Marshfield, MA 02050-4933

    Call Website All Marshfield

Middleboro 2

  1. Little Paws Bed and Bath

    312 Wareham St, Middleboro, MA 02346-2906

    Call Website All Middleboro

  2. Walnut Feral Society

    135 Walnut St, Middleboro, MA 02346-2709

    Call All Middleboro

Milford 2

  1. Butter's House

    23 Maple St, Milford, MA 01757

    Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-3pm

    Call Website All Milford

  2. Milford Humane Society

    289 West St, Milford, MA 01757

    Sun 1pm-4pm

    Call Website All Milford

Millis 2

  1. Purr-Fect Cat Shelter

    411 Village St, Millis, MA 02054-1736

    Call Website All Millis

  2. Purr Fect Cat Shelter

    47 Railroad Ave, Millis, MA 02054

    Call Website All Millis

Milton 2

  1. Milton Animal Shelter

    100 Access Rd, Milton, MA 02186

    Call Website All Milton

  2. Milton Animal League

    181 Governor Stoughton Ln, Milton, MA 02186-3712

    Call Website All Milton

Nantucket 2

  1. Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals

    11 Crooked Ln, Nantucket, MA 02554

    Call Website All Nantucket

  2. Animal rescue house

    26 N Water St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3548

    All Nantucket

Natick 2

  1. Stray Pets in Need of MA (S.P.I.N.)

    5 Overbrook Ter, Natick, MA 01760-1419

    Fri 5pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 3pm-6pm

    Call Website All Natick

  2. Positively Goats

    2 South St, Natick, MA 01760

    Call Website All Natick

North Adams 2

  1. No Paws Left Behind

    69 Hodges Cross Rd, North Adams, MA 01247

    Call Website All North Adams

  2. North Adams Animal Shelter

    1040 Reservoir Rd, North Adams, MA 01247-3754

    Call Website All North Adams

Norwood 2

  1. Bay State Animal Cooperative

    47 Windsor Rd, Norwood, MA 02062

    Call Website All Norwood

  2. Norwood Animal Control

    160 Boston Providence Hwy, Norwood, MA 02062

    Call All Norwood

Oak Bluffs 2

  1. Sandy Paws Rescue inc.

    24 Kennebec Ave unit 417, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

    Call Website All Oak Bluffs

  2. Oak Bluffs Animal Control

    1 Oak Bluffs Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

    Call All Oak Bluffs

Paxton 2

  1. Neady Cats No-Kill Shelter (Cats in Need)

    Worcester Rd., Paxton, MA

    Call Website All Paxton

  2. Sweetpea F.O.R. Animals

    1090 Pleasant St, Paxton, MA 01612

    Call Website All Paxton

Pembroke 2

  1. Pembroke Animal Control

    1 George Finch Way, Pembroke, MA 02359

    Call Website All Pembroke

  2. Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue

    275 Oak St, Pembroke, MA 02359

    Website All Pembroke

Plymouth 2

  1. Town of Plymouth Animal Shelter

    2199 State Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360-5362

    Call Website All Plymouth

  2. Black Feather Horse Rescue

    190 Russell Mills Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360

    Call Website All Plymouth

Quincy 2

  1. Quincy Animal Shelter

    99 Quarry St, Quincy, MA 02169

    Tue-Thu 11am-4pm, Sat 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Quincy

  2. Quincy Animal Shelter

    56 Broad St, Quincy, MA 02169

    Tue-Thu 11am-4pm, Sat 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Quincy

Revere 2

  1. Paws&pets&Prayers rescue inc

    98 Arcadia St, Revere, MA 02151-4829

    Call Website All Revere

  2. Animal Umbrella

    320 Charger St, Revere, MA 02151-4328

    Call All Revere

Salem 2

  1. PALS Animal Life Savers

    10 Traders Way, Salem, MA 01970

    Tue-Wed 11am-2pm, Sat-Sun 11am-3pm

    Call Website All Salem

  2. Northeast Animal Shelter

    347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970

    Call Website All Salem

Sudbury 2

  1. Save A Dog

    604 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776-3333

    Small-dog area
    Call Website All Sudbury

  2. Buddy Dog Humane Society

    151 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776

    Call Website All Sudbury

Taunton 2

  1. Paw-affection Dachshund Rescue

    645 County St, Taunton, MA 02780-3623

    Call Website All Taunton

  2. Taunton Animal Care Facility

    821 W Water St, Taunton, MA 02780

    Call All Taunton

Walpole 2

  1. Walpole Animal Control

    251 Norfolk St, Walpole, MA 02081

    Call Website All Walpole

  2. Pet Guardian Emergency Alerts

    Massachusetts , Walpole, MA 02081

    All Walpole

Waltham 2

  1. Waltham Animal Control

    155 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452-4638

    Call Website All Waltham

  2. Camp Skipton

    20 Linden St, Waltham, MA 02452-6118

    Call All Waltham

West Newbury 2

  1. Runchkin Hill K9 Training and Breeding Facility

    3 Arrowhead Way, West Newbury, MA 01985

    Mon-Thu 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-1am, Sat 9am-12pm

    Call Website All West Newbury

  2. New England Equine Rescue North

    52 Ash St, West Newbury, MA 01985

    Call All West Newbury

Westfield 2

  1. Westfield Homeless Cat Project

    1124 E Mountain Rd, Westfield, MA 01085

    Call Website All Westfield

  2. Westfield Regional Animal Shelter

    178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA 01085

    Call Website All Westfield

Westford 2

  1. Hidden Acres Sanctuary

    6 Durkee Ln, Westford, MA 01886

    Call Website All Westford

  2. House Rabbit Network

    2 Park Dr, Westford, MA 01886-3525

    Call Website All Westford

Arlington 1

  1. Arlington Animal Control

    112 Mystic St, Arlington, MA 02474-1158

    Call All Arlington

Assonet 1

  1. Freetown Animal Control

    3 N Main St, Assonet, MA 02702-1117

    Call All Assonet

Attleboro Falls 1

  1. North Attleboro Animal Control & Shelter

    40 Cedar Rd, Attleboro Falls, MA 02763

    Mon-Thu 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-12pm

    Call Website All Attleboro Falls

Barre 1

  1. Sunny Meadow Sanctuary

    260 Chapman Rd, Barre, MA 01005

    All Barre

Bellingham 1

  1. Deb's Wildlife Rescue and Retreat

    55 Temi Rd, Bellingham, MA 02019-1338

    Call All Bellingham

Bolton 1

  1. Pawsitively Pets

    418 Wattaquadock Hill Rd, Bolton, MA 01740

    Call Website All Bolton

Bourne 1

  1. National Marine Life Center

    120 Main St, Bourne, MA 02532

    Tue 2pm-5pm, Thu-Fri 2pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Bourne

Braintree 1

  1. All Dogs Lives Matter Dog Rescue

    25 Miller Ave, Braintree, MA 02184

    Call Website All Braintree

Brewster 1

  1. Brewster Animal Control

    631 Harwich Rd, Brewster, MA 02631

    Call Website All Brewster

Bridgewater 1

  1. Sunshine Farm Sanctuary

    258 Walnut St, Bridgewater, MA 02324

    Call Website All Bridgewater

Brockton 1

  1. Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts

    1300 W Elm St Ext, Brockton, MA 02301

    Fri-Sun 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Brockton

Chatham 1

  1. Stony Hill Animal Clinic

    137 Stony Hill Road, Chatham, MA 02633

    Call Website All Chatham

Chicopee 1

  1. Mutt Rescue, Inc

    102 Grove St, Chicopee, MA 01020-1861

    Call Website All Chicopee

Cummington 1

  1. Cummington Wildlife Inc

    591 Stage Rd, Cummington, MA 01026

    Call Website All Cummington

Dighton 1

  1. Apache Farm Rescue

    1485 Williams St, Dighton, MA 02715

    All Dighton

Douglas 1

  1. Dog Orphans

    90 Webster St, Douglas, MA 01516

    Call Website All Douglas

Duxbury 1

  1. Standish Humane Society

    622 Congress St, Duxbury, MA 02332

    Call Website All Duxbury

East Brookfield 1

  1. Second Chance Animal Services Adoption Center

    111 Young Rd, East Brookfield, MA 01515

    Call Website All East Brookfield

East Falmouth 1

  1. Sunny Paws Rescue

    PO BOX 88, East Falmouth, MA 02536

    Call Website All East Falmouth

Edgartown 1

  1. Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard

    POB 1829 - 1 Pennywise Path, Edgartown, MA, Edgartown, MA 02539

    Tue-Wed 10am-2:30pm, Thu-Fri 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Edgartown

Fairhaven 1

  1. Fairhaven Animal Control

    200 Bridge St, Fairhaven, MA 02719

    Call Website All Fairhaven

Feeding Hills 1

  1. Feline Friends Cat Sanctuary

    P.O. Box 174, Feeding Hills, MA 01030

    Call Website All Feeding Hills

Fitchburg 1

  1. Fitchburg Animal Control Officer

    20 Elm St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

    Call All Fitchburg

Foxborough 1

  1. Foxboro Animal Control

    Foxborough, MA

    Call Website All Foxborough

Gardner 1

  1. Gardner Animal Shelter

    899 W Broadway, Gardner, MA 01440

    Call Website All Gardner

Gloucester 1

  1. Cape Ann Animal Aid

    4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930

    Wed 12pm-5pm, Thu 12pm-6pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Gloucester

Hanson 1

  1. Stray Love Found

    1000 Main St Unit 107, Hanson, MA 02341-1560

    All Hanson

Haverhill 1

  1. Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley

    Haverhill, MA

    Call Website All Haverhill

Hinsdale 1

  1. Berkshire Farm Sanctuary

    Hinsdale, MA

    Call Website All Hinsdale

Holbrook 1

  1. Paws4Survival Rescue Inc

    862 S Franklin St, Holbrook, MA 02343

    All Holbrook

Holden 1

  1. Harmony Fund

    800 Main St Ste 217, Holden, MA 01520

    Call Website All Holden

Hubbardston 1

  1. Greenwood Hill Farm

    59 Brigham St, Hubbardston, MA 01452-1406

    Call Website All Hubbardston

Hudson 1

  1. Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue

    110 Chapin Rd, Hudson, MA 01749

    Fri 10pm-12am

    Call Website All Hudson

Hull 1

  1. Hull Seaside Animal Rescue

    487 Nantasket Ave, Hull, MA 02045

    Call Website All Hull

Ipswich 1

  1. Ipswich Animal Shelter

    17 Fowlers Ln, Ipswich, MA 01938

    Call Website All Ipswich

Kingston 1

  1. Kingston Animal Control and Shelter

    28 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA 02364

    Call Website All Kingston

Lakeville 1

  1. Lakeville Animal Shelter

    8 Montgomery St, Lakeville, MA 02347

    Mon-Thu 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-12pm

    Call Website All Lakeville

Lancaster 1

  1. Little Bear Stables

    61 Moffett St, Lancaster, MA 01523

    Call All Lancaster

Lee 1

  1. Barking Beauties

    165 Water St, Lee, MA 01238

    Call Website All Lee

Leicester 1

  1. New England All Breed Rescue

    330 Henshaw St, Leicester, MA 01524

    Call All Leicester

Lincoln 1

  1. New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue

    49 Stonehedge Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773-5201

    Call Website All Lincoln

Lowell 1

  1. Lowell Humane Society

    951 Broadway St, Lowell, MA 01854

    Call Website All Lowell

Lunenburg 1

  1. Pat Brody Shelter for Cats

    499 Northfield Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462

    Call Website All Lunenburg

Lynn 1

  1. Kens Fish Rescue

    656 Boston St, Lynn, MA 01905

    Call All Lynn

Malden 1

  1. Boston Wildlife Pest Control

    277 Commercial St # 8, Malden, MA 02148-6708

    Call All Malden

Mansfield 1

  1. Mansfield Animal Shelter

    175 Fruit St, Mansfield, MA 02048

    Mon 5:30pm-7:30pm, Wed-Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-12pm

    Call Website All Mansfield

Marblehead 1

  1. Friends of Marblehead's Abandoned Animals

    44 Village St, Marblehead, MA 01945-2291

    Tue 6pm-8pm, Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Marblehead

Marlborough 1

  1. Marlborough Animal Control

    355 Bolton St, Marlborough, MA 01752-3935

    Call Website All Marlborough

Mashpee 1

  1. 4 Paws Stronger

    8 Ships Lantern Dr, Mashpee, MA 02649

    Call All Mashpee

Medfield 1

  1. Medfield Animal Shelter

    101 Old Brg St, Medfield, MA 02052

    Call Website All Medfield

Medford 1

  1. Kitty Connection Inc.

    6 Cudworth St, Medford, MA 02155

    Call Website All Medford

Mendon 1

  1. Maple Farm Sanctuary

    101 North Ave, Mendon, MA 01756

    Call Website All Mendon

Methuen 1

  1. MSPCA at Nevins Farm

    400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844

    Mon-Fri 7am-4pm

    Call Website All Methuen

Middleton 1

  1. New England Canine

    4 Forms Way, Middleton, MA 01949

    Agility equipment
    Call Website All Middleton

North Billerica 1

  1. House Rabbit Network

    1 Survey Cir, North Billerica, MA 01862-2122

    Call Website All North Billerica

North Easton 1

  1. Easton Animal Control

    46 Lothrop St, North Easton, MA 02356-2002

    Call All North Easton

Peabody 1

  1. Animal Umbrella

    150 Main St, Peabody, MA 01960

    Call All Peabody

Plainville 1

  1. Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue

    127 South St, Plainville, MA 02762

    Call Website All Plainville

Provincetown 1

  1. Carrie A Seaman Animal Shelter

    5 Sandy Hill Ln, Provincetown, MA 02657-1527

    Call Website All Provincetown

Randolph 1

  1. Hilltop Human Society

    1 Cedar Ave, Randolph, MA 02368-3816

    Call Website All Randolph

Rehoboth 1

  1. Rehoboth Animal Control Office

    148 Peck St, Rehoboth, MA 02769

    Call Website All Rehoboth

Rochester 1

  1. It's All About the Animals

    103 Marion Rd, Rochester, MA 02770

    Call Website All Rochester

Rowley 1

  1. Camp Bridlewood

    320 Central St, Rowley, MA 01969-1315

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Sat 8:30am-5pm

    Call Website All Rowley

Sandwich 1

  1. Sandwich Animal Control

    16 Jan Sebastian Dr, Sandwich, MA 02563

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

    Call Website All Sandwich

Savoy 1

  1. Second Chance Stables & Draft Rescue Inc

    262 Loop Rd, Savoy, MA 01256

    Call All Savoy

Seekonk 1

  1. Seekonk Animal Shelter

    100 Peck St, Seekonk, MA 02771

    Call Website All Seekonk

Sherborn 1

  1. Unity Farm Sanctuary

    17 Unity Ln, Sherborn, MA 01770

    Call Website All Sherborn

Shrewsbury 1

  1. Lewis & Bark

    296 Walnut St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

    Call Website All Shrewsbury

South Weymouth 1

  1. New England Wildlife Center

    500 Columbian St, South Weymouth, MA 02190-1130

    Call Website All South Weymouth

Sutton 1

  1. TLC Pet Haven

    68 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Sutton, MA 01590

    Indoor
    Call Website All Sutton

Swansea 1

  1. Swansea Animal Control

    68 Stevens Rd, Swansea, MA 02777

    Call Website All Swansea

Tisbury 1

  1. Tisbury Animal Control

    66 High Point Ln, Tisbury, MA 02568

    Call Website All Tisbury

Topsfield 1

  1. Patriot Equine Technical Rescue

    146 S Main St, Topsfield, MA 01983-1821

    Call All Topsfield

Turners Falls 1

  1. Friends of the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter

    10 Sandy Ln, Turners Falls, MA 01376-2439

    Mon-Fri 9am-2pm

    Call Website All Turners Falls

Uxbridge 1

  1. Pawfect Life Rescue

    195 Millville Rd, Uxbridge, MA 01569-1675

    Call Website All Uxbridge

Wakefield 1

  1. PAWS

    411 Lowell St, Wakefield, MA 01880

    Call Website All Wakefield

Wareham 1

  1. Upper Cape K9s

    58 Great Neck Rd, Wareham, MA 02538

    Website All Wareham

Watertown 1

  1. Lucky Cats Rescue

    565 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472-4102

    Website All Watertown

Webster 1

  1. Community Cat Connection

    289 Thompson Rd #291, Webster, MA 01570

    Call Website All Webster

Wellesley 1

  1. Off the Rocks Animal Rescue

    17 Cottage St, Wellesley, MA 02482

    Call All Wellesley

West Brookfield 1

  1. Central New England Equine Rescue

    96 New Braintree Rd, West Brookfield, MA 01585

    Wed 9am-12pm, Fri 9am-12pm

    Call Website All West Brookfield

West Springfield 1

  1. West Springfield Animal Control

    26 Central St, West Springfield, MA 01089-2753

    Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

    Call Website All West Springfield

West Wareham 1

  1. CHAMPs Animal Shelter

    1057 Main St, West Wareham, MA 02576-1338

    Call Website All West Wareham

Wilbraham 1

  1. Wilbraham Animal Control

    240 Springfield St, Wilbraham, MA 01095

    Call All Wilbraham

Williamstown 1

  1. Cobble Hill Farm Education & Rescue Center

    580 Henderson Rd, Williamstown, MA 01267

    Call Website All Williamstown

Winchendon 1

  1. Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue

    273 Central St, Winchendon, MA 01475

    Call Website All Winchendon

Woburn 1

  1. Dog Rescue

    Holton St, Woburn, MA 01801

    Call Website All Woburn

Worcester 1

  1. Worcester Animal Rescue League

    139 Holden St, Worcester, MA 01606-3441

    Call Website All Worcester

Yarmouth Port 1

  1. International Fund For Animal Welfare

    411 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675

    Call All Yarmouth Port
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Massachusetts to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 209 dog parks in Massachusetts to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Massachusetts. Our guide lists 209 dog parks in Massachusetts for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.