See also:

• Recreation: Pets: Rabbits: Rescues and Shelters  (50)
• Recreation: Pets: Reptiles and Amphibians: Rescues and Shelters  (21)
• Regional: North America: United States: Massachusetts: Society and Culture: Animal Welfare  (1)
• Regional: North America: United States: Society and Culture: Animal Welfare  (31)
• Society: Issues: Animal Welfare: Animal Rights: Organizations: North America: United States: Massachusetts  (2)

Adopt Homeless Paws - - Features animals available for adoption at their shelter as well as pictures of pets in urgent need of adoption from high-kill shelters. Located in Merrimac.

Ahimsa Haven - - All-volunteer animal rescue and wildlife rehabilitation center in Winchendon. Rescue stories, foster needs, adoption policies, and photographs of all sorts of available animals.

All Paws Rescue - - Features veterinarian-approved dogs, puppies, cats and kittens ready for adoption. Newsletter, happy endings, contact information and announcements of upcoming events are included. Accord.

Alliance for Animals - - Nonprofit humane organization dedicated to solving the problems of pet overpopulation. Runs a no-kill cat shelter, a low-cost spay/neuter clinic, rabbit rescue program, and outreach programs in the Boston area.

Animal Rescue League of Worcester - - Volunteer needs, contact information, and photographs of pets awaiting homes.

Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton - - A no-kill animal shelter for cats and dogs that facilitiates the placement of stray and unwanted animals in desirable homes.

Beaks and Noses - - Foster network that rescues toy dog breeds and parrots. Wish list, guidelines for surrendering an animal, happy endings, and photographs of pets awaiting adoption.

Berkshire Humane Society - - Photographs of available animals, adoption policy, and calendar of events.

Bosler Humane Society - - No-kill shelter for cats, dogs, and birds. Includes photos of available animals and a list of ways to help.

Buddy Dog Humane Society - - Nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens that can no longer be kept by their owners, or that come to the shelter from Dog Officers in surrounding towns.

Canine Connections - - Non-profit animal rescue referral service based in Canton, Massachusetts. Photos of available pets and membership details are included.

Cape Ann Animal Aid - - A home-finding agency for unwanted or stray cats and dogs. Adoption fees, information on fundraisers, wish list, membership opportunities, photographs of available pets, and a map to the shelter.

Dakin Animal Shelter - - Listing of pets available for adoption. Information on volunteer opportunities, online newsletter, donation information, shelter alumni, facts about spay/neuter, explanation of adoption policies, and upcoming events. Located in Leverett.

Eleanor Sonsini Municipal Animal Shelter - - Volunteer run, no-kill animal shelter for cats and dogs. Includes information on volunteer opportunities and list of pets up for adoption, with photos.

Forever Paws - - Protects and cares for Fall River's stray, abused and abandoned animals. Shelter news, information on upcoming events, directions to shelter, newsletter, photographs of available pets, and sponsorship opportunities.

Friends In Need - - Helps shelter animals in Western Massachusetts find homes. Links to several shelters.

Friends of the Plymouth Pound - - Nonprofit group dedicated to the rescue and adoption of abandoned cats and dogs on the South Shore, operating no-kill shelters in the towns of Manomet, Braintree and Hyannis, Massachusetts.

The German Shepherd and American Staffordshire Protection League - - Providing home placement for rescued, unwanted and abandoned adult and young adult dogs, German Shepherds, pitbulls, Staffordshire terriers and mixes which include those breeds.

Medfield Animal Shelter - - Pictures of dogs, cats, kittens and rabbits available for adoption, news, and their wish list.

MetroWest Humane Society - - Offers group information, photos of cats awaiting adoption, fund raising information and shelter review.

Milton Animal League - - Picture listings of available animals including those with special needs, upcoming events, membership information, alumni photographs, volunteer opportunities, and frequently asked questions.

Neponset Valley Humane Society - - A no-kill foster network also offering low-cost spay/neuter. Includes wish list, upcoming events, photographs of adoptable animals, and contact information.

Northeast Animal Shelter - - Helping homeless dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. Photos of available pets, explanation of adoption policies, information on Puppies Across America and Save a Sato programs, wishlist, newsletter, volunteer needs, and directions to the shelter. Located in Salem.

Norton Animal Shelter - - Directions to shelter, contact information, wish list, and photographs of available cats and dogs.

Peabody Animal Life Savers - - Small no-kill shelter. Pictures of availables pets, list of needed items, and volunteer opportunities.

Plymouth Humane Society - - Includes photos of animals available for adoption.

Save A Dog - - Pet rescue and adoption services throughout New England. Lists cats and dogs available for adoption. Also runs a feral cat spay/neuter program. Upcoming events, success stories, memorial listings, and adoption requirements. Located in Framingham.

Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc. - - Non-profit, no kill animal shelter. Includes lost and found list, photographs and information on adoptable pets, list of upcoming events, volunteer needs, and a wishlist. Located in East Brookfield.

Sterling Animal Shelter - - Nonprofit no-kill animal shelter and dog boarding facility.

Taunton Animal Shelter - - Shelter hours and news, adoption policies, photographs of available pets, and contact information.