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This is a directory of Animal Rescuers throughout Massachusetts.  You may view listings in Pet type Order.  Please keep in mind that some of these rescue are listed under their mailing address only.  This does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  If you can not find the listing under a heading, try searching under a different  heading.  Also, look under pet shelters, which is listed in alpha order by city.  For more information on any of the rescues listed here, please contact the rescue directly.  

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Here you will find a listing of Directories that list Animal Rescues in the surrounding area.  

 

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Several types of Animals 

These rescuers rescue and have adoptions for more than one type of animal, such as cats & dogs or all animal rescues etc..   Help save a life, adopt a pet!!  

Rescue Network Organization - The PetHobbyist family of web communities, and its staff, volunteers, users, and sponsors, support the responsible and ethical rescue of all kinds of animals: companion animals, working animals, and wildlife.

PGAA Rescue contacts - Provides dog and other pet rescue and adoption contacts in Massachusetts.  

Animal Rescue Network of New England - is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides support to area shelters, rescue groups and animal control officers.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  PO Box 1053, Pelham, NH 03076   Phone:  603-635-2211  

Faxon Animal Rescue League of Greater Fall River - Donations and Volunteers needed!! 
Address:  474 Durfee St, Fall River, MA 02720   Phone: 508-676-1061  

Pound HoundsPoundHounds is a non-profit all-breed rescue organization whose mission is to facilitate the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of abandoned or surrendered dogs currently in non-profit shelters or town-run pounds in Massachusetts.
Address:  P.O. Box 454, Hopkinton, MA 01748 

New England Animal Rescue, Inc - We are a non-profit organization.  We help homeless animals find loving homes and maintain and support feral cats by providing spay, neuter, return, shelter, food and necessary vet care. We have successfully performed TNR (trap, neuter and return) of various feral cat colonies in Middleboro, Carver, Rochester and Bridgewater.  We do not have a shelter.  Foster Homes and donations needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 508, Middleborough, MA 02346   Phone: 508-947-2283

Animal Rescue Network of New EnglandTo create a unified network of shelters and rescue organizations throughout New England, all working together for a common good.  
Address: 
P.O. Box 1053, Pelham, NH 03076 

Wakefield, MA  PAWS - Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 1842, Wakefield, MA 01880   Phone: 781-246-6111  

Wellesley, MA  Stray Pets in Need MassachusettsStray Pets in Need is a volunteer organization dedicated to finding homes for abandoned and homeless pets. We promote microchipping for pet identification, controlling pet overpopulation through spaying, and many other education and service programs that further responsible pet ownership.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 812143, Wellesley, MA 02482-0014   Phone: 781-235-1218  

Westborough, MA  Massachusetts Animal Coalition
Address:  PO Box 766, Westborough, MA 01581   Phone: 978-779-9880  

 

Animal Rescue Type MA Pet Shelters  Top of Page

Birds - Avian Rescuers    

Bird Adoption Groups  - BirdAdoption.org - Bird Adoption - Adopt a parrot or another captive bird instead of contributing to the homeless bird problem by buying from a breeder. Educate yourself on proper bird care BEFORE adopting a bird. They make difficult, demanding 'pets' because they are wild animals!  

Beaks & Noses  - Beaks and Noses Is based in Billerica MA. We are not a shelter, but a rescue, which means all our birds and dogs are in a home environment.  We are a small group of volunteers spread out across the country, ready to help any Toy Breed Dog -10 pounds or under, or parrot type birds.  

Foster Parrots - Parrot rescue, Adoption and Sanctuary.  PO Box 650, Rockland, MA 02370   Phone: 781-878-3733  

Alisons Avian Rescue - Unwanted Birds, adoptable birds.  

 

Also See the following Directory (s):  Avian Rescues

Animal Rescue Type MA Pet Shelters  Top of Page

Cats - Cat/Kitten Rescuers    

Feral Cat Rescue Groups

Siamese Cat Rescue Center - is part of the nation-wide partnership of individual non-profit Siamese Rescue Centers that are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned Siamese cats and placing them in permanent, happy homes. Our Center covers the East Coast of the US.  The shelter is open by appointment only, Monday through Sunday.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  366 Meander Run Rd, Locust Dale, VA 22948   Phone: 540-672-6373

Duxbury MA  Standish Humane Society -   We are a no-kill cat shelter and adoption center located in Duxbury MA. 
Address:  PO Box 634, Duxbury MA 02331 (781) 834-4663

Kitty Angels - Kitty Angels is an all-volunteer, no-kill cat shelter serving southern New Hampshire and eastern Massachusetts  

Jamaica Plain, MA Second Chance Shelter for Cats - We are a small no-kill home-based shelter in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Jamaica Plain and a network of loving foster homes, friends, sympathetic veterinarians and feline rescuers, working to reduce the number of homeless cats in our backyards and on our local Boston streets.  Donations needed!!  
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130   Phone: 617-522-1852  

Lunenburg, MA  Pat Brody Shelter for Cats -  The Pat Brody Shelter for Cats is a non-profit, no-kill shelter.  We, through our volunteers, rescue stray and abandoned cats and kittens and care for them until they are placed in good homes.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 142, Lunenburg, MA 01462   Phone: 978-582-6116  

Marlborough, MA  Metrowest Animal Awareness Society, Inc - We are a small group of volunteers, dedicated to helping cats and their people in the Metrowest area. We are a non profit group, and have tax exempt status. All of our proceeds directly benefit the homeless cat population, by feeding feral cat colonies, medicating and altering trapped ferals, and feeding and medicating foster cats and kittens. We always need cat food (wet and dry), cat litter, more foster homes and especially CASH! All donations are tax deductible.  
Address:  320 Mechanic St, Marlborough, MA 01752   Phone: 508-460-2022

Milford, MA  Milford Humane Society - The Milford Humane Society, an all-volunteer, no-kill cat shelter in Milford, MA.    
Address:  289 West Street, Milford, MA 01757    Phone: 508-473-7008 

North Billerica, MA  Billerica Cat Care Coalition - Donations and Foster homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 141, North Billerica, MA 01862

Salisbury, MA  Merrimack River Feline Rescue - The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) is a non-profit volunteer organization committed to ensuring the health and welfare of feral and domestic cats and kittens by promoting pro-active, compassionate, no-kill programs.
Address:  63 Elm Street (rt. 110), Salisbury, MA 01952   Phone: 978-462-0760   

Wakefield, MA  Persian Rescue - Rescue is dedicated to finding loving forever homes for Persians and other animals in need in the northeastern United States.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
PO Box 1557, Wakefield, MA 01880-5557   

Wilmington, MA  Kitty Love Cat Shelter - is a small home based shelter for kittens and cats who come from situations of abuse, abandonment and neglect. We are supported solely through donations made by caring people.  The shelter kitties are seen by appointment only because the volunteers work regular full time jobs.  Donations and Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 383, Wilmington MA 01887   Phone: 978-657-0967  

 

Also See the following Directory (s):  More MA Cat Rescues Here  or Cat Rescues

Animal Rescue Type MA Pet Shelters  Top of Page

Dogs - Dog/Puppy Rescuers   By Breed Order 

Senior Dog Rescue  Looking out for older dogs 

Deaf Dog Rescue - USA   

Blind Dog Rescue - Owners of dogs that are blind or visually impaired canines.  Information on joining the blind dog email list.  

Save A Dog, Inc - is an all-breed, all-volunteer dog rescue group devoted to helping adoptable, friendly, dogs find permanent homes in the New England area. Our dogs reside in foster homes as we feel this offers a better environment for them and provides an easier transition into an adoptive home.   Address:  PO Box 1108, Framingham, MA 01701-1108   Phone: 508-877-1407  or  508-358-7578  

Libby's Haven for Senior Canines  - is an all-volunteer group dedicated to rehoming and caring for Senior dogs in need.  Applicants from NH and surrounding states are welcomed (CT, MA, ME, VT).  We are always in need of dedicated, compassionate volunteers to help us in our rescue efforts. We need assistance with fostering, transportation, processing applications and fundraising.  
Address:  PO Box 65, Canterbury, NH 03224   Phone: 603-783-9416  

Shelter Friends Rescue - Shelter Friends Rescue's purpose is to save special dogs in kill shelters from being euthanized. We rescue dogs throughout the United States by pulling them on their last day, and transporting them to screened foster homes in New England where they are loved until they are matched with a wonderful adoptive person or family.  All our dogs are currently in foster homes throughout New England while awaiting their forever home.  FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED TO SAVE SWEET LIVES!!
Address:  PO Box 3, Freeport, ME 04032   

Furbaby Rescue  - First Coast Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue is based in the southeast, but with the help of our dedicated volunteers, we rescue and rehome small pure and mixed breed dogs throughout the United States, specializing in toy breeds, such as Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles, Yorkies, Maltese, Chihuahuas, and Pomeranians.  FOSTER HOMES NEEDED: We need you wherever you are. We especially need homes in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.  

SOS Dog Rescue - We are a 501c3 registered non-profit organization, located in NJ but serving the entire mid-Atlantic region (MA to VA).  Here are some of the breeds we rescue: Bichon Frise, Coton de Tulear, Maltese, Westie, Yorkshire Terrier and other Toy Breeds.  

Double Dog Rescue - We are in desperate need for foster homes.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  Our dogs are fostered in homes throughout the New England area.  
Mailing address:  PO Box 268, Harwinton, CT 06791   

Breed OrderDog rescue groups are in breed order from this point down.  If you don't find the breed you are looking for, try contacting several of the rescue groups and animal shelters and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for.  Most likely, somebody will be able to help you.  Some rescues will rescue other breeds other than what they specialize in.  So tell them, what your looking for and see if they can find that breed through their network of connections.  

Afghan Hound Rescue of New England  - We are a non-profit organization.  We service CT, ME, MA, NH, RI and VT.  

New England Airedale Rescue - we find homes for Airedales whose previous homes have disappeared.  

Alaskan Malamute Rescue of New England - is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to finding permanent, loving homes for homeless Alaskan Malamute dogs.  AMRONE serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  
Contact: 57 Paige Hill Road, Brimfield, MA 01010   

American Bulldog Rescue - We are in Desperate need of Foster Homes!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   Boston, MA  

Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association - ACDRA helps with rescue ONLY in the Mid-and North-Atlantic regions of the US - that includes the area from North Carolina north through Maine. 

New England Basset Hound Rescue -  is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Our organization is dedicated to helping homeless basset hounds in New England find a new home. Contact us if you want to adopt a basset hound or if you need help in placing a basset hound.  
Address:  PO Box 835, Raymond, NH 03077   

New England Border Collie Rescue - We are a group of Border Collie Rescue volunteers who work together in the New England states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, and in Eastern New York State and Northern New Jersey to find homes for stray, abandoned or unwanted Border Collies. 

Glen Highland Farm Sweet Border Collie Rescue  - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of abandoned and homeless border collies and border collie mixes. We also have foster homes in other locations in CT, MA, NJ and NY.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE .
Address:  217 Pegg Road, Morris, NY 13808   Phone: 607-263-5415  

New England Border Collie Rescue - We work together in the New England states of CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT, and in Eastern NY and Northern NJ, to find homes for stray, abandoned or unwanted Border Collies. We have no shelter. Dogs are fostered in private homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  

Northeastern Boxer Rescue - all volunteer effort to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the Northeastern United States.  We work within Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.       
Address:  PO Box 95, Sunderland, Massachusetts 01375   Phone: 413-367-9292

Second Chance Boxer Rescue - is an independent, 501c3 not-for-profit organization that places boxers in need into loving homes throughout NJ, NY, PA and all of New England.   Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 525, Woolwich, ME 04579-0525   OR 
PO Box 323, Honeoye, NY 14471-0323   Phone: 1-877-281-3146   

Adopt A Boxer Rescue - is an all-volunteer charitable organization formed to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the northeast United States. We work within Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 423, Harrison, New York 10528    Phone: 877-570-0360   

Cairn Terrier Rescue Network Northeast Region - We are a national network of volunteers working to help re-home Cairns in need.  The Northeast Region is Serving CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT areas.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Location:  Whitesboro, NY 13492  

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue - Northeast Division - Serving CT, DC, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue - Find a rescue near you HERE. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE in Connecticut/Northeast. 

Yankee Chihuahua Rescue - YCRAA is a 501c3 non-profit tax exempt Chihuahua rescue organization serving New England.  We serve the six New England states ONLY (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). We need your help!  Be a YCRAA VOLUNTEER!   Donations needed!!  Send to: YCRAA, Treasurer, 111 South State St, Concord, NH 03301  

Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England - CSRNE, Inc. (CSRNE) is one of the oldest and largest cocker rescue groups in the country. It is a non-profit organization composed of volunteers throughout New England dedicated to rescuing and placing homeless cockers.  
Address:  PO Box 162, Greenfield, NH 03047  

Collie Rescue League of New England - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing any pure-bred Collie in need of a home. We only serve the New England area and adoptors must live in either Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont.  We do not have an actual building. We rely on foster homes throughout New England to care for our Collies.  
Address:  869 Lake Morey Road, Bradford, VT 05033   Phone: 802-222-5124 

Doberman Rescue Unlimited - Servicing New England and Eastern New York.  We have provided rescue services to more than 1500 dogs throughout the greater New England region and New York.  
Mailing address:  52 Tenney Rd, Sandown, NH 03873   Phone: 603-887-1200  

English Bulldog Rescue and Adoption - The Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN) has volunteers working throughout the US and some in Canada. 

New England English Springer Rescue - is a group of volunteers that rescue stray, abandoned, relinquished or impounded English Springer Spaniels in the New England and New York areas and provides foster care, with the eventual goal of adoption.  We are a nonprofit organization.  We're always looking for dedicated foster homes, who make rescue possible.   
Address:  PO Box 407, Ashland, MA 01721   Phone: 877-861-7701  

Long Island English Springer Rescue - Right now we have 20-30 English Springer Spaniels in need of loving homes!  We need your help!!  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  We service CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY and VT.   
Address:  163 Academy Street, Bayport, NY 11705   Phone: 207-846-6848  

Northstar German Shepherd Rescue - places German Shepherds in need in homes throughout the six New England States, and eastern NY State. If you are not in New England and are looking to adopt please feel free to contact us for listings of rescues in your area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: PO Box 291, Winchendon, MA 01475   

German Shepherd Rescue of New England - Providing rescue and adoption services for German Shepherd Dogs throughout New England.  

German Shorthaired Pointers Rescue of New England - is an all-volunteer organization committed to finding loving, permanent homes for German Shorthaired Pointers in need.  We place GSPs with families in our coverage area of CT, MA, RI, VT, NH and ME. In addition, we work cooperatively with GSP Rescue in NY state.  

Golden Retriever Rescue Lifeline, Inc. - We are headquartered in Maine with branches all over New England. We have dedicated a portion of our life in rescuing and placing in forever homes the breed we have learned to love.  Our rescued dogs are all housed in private foster homes throughout New England where we learn about the dogs personality, likes and dislikes.  GRRLL needs volunteers to help with home visits and fostering. Every month we save dozens of wonderful dogs from shelters and re-home them with loving New England families. Please consider joining us in this effort, we would love to have you!  
Address:  6 Charles Ave, Biddeford, ME 04005   Phone: 207-282-4251  

Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue - We are a network of volunteers based in New England, New York and New Jersey who are dedicated to finding the best possible homes for Golden Retrievers in need. We have volunteers throughout the North East including Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, & New Hampshire as well as volunteers in the South East.  Volunteers needed!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue - is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization which provides veterinary care and permanent new homes for Golden Retrievers from the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). We are a full-service rescue and we assist Goldens of all ages and medical conditions.  
Address:  PO Box 808, Hudson, MA 01749-0808   Phone: 978-568-9700  

Greyhound Pets of American NH Chapter - is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding responsible and loving homes for greyhounds that have failed to qualify or retired from racing.  We now do placements throughout NH and have also found homes for several greyhounds in MA, ME and VT.
Address:  PO Box 778, Concord, NH 03302   Phone: 1-800-507-9597  

New England Greyhound Welfare - is a greyhound rescue and placement group. We place ex-racing greyhounds throughout the metropolitan Washington DC area (MD, VA and DC), and in New England (MA, RI, NH).  Serving DC, VA, WV, MD.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
PO Box 120788, Boston, MA 02112   Phone: 617-479-2323  

Irish Wolfhound Association of New England Rescue - is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization and AKC Licensed Specialty Club dedicated to the welfare of the Irish Wolfhound.  Serving CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT.  

King Charles Cavalier Rescue - We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and very much depend on public support to pay for the medical costs of the dogs we rescue. Our Northeast Region covers rescue adoptions in the following states: CT, DE, DC, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV.  View some of the animals we have available HERE.    Phone: 860-677-2558  

Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc - is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing; homes for homeless Labrador retrievers.  Serving MA, ME, NH, RI and VT.  Volunteers needed!!    Phone: 978-356-2982  

American Labrador Retriever Rescue - is an all-breed rescue group specializing in Labrador and Labrador mixes. American Lab Rescue is an all-volunteer volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to helping homeless dogs from puppy to senior age find loving homes.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: PO Box 215, Willington, CT 06279-0215   

New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue   -  49 Stonehedge Road, Lincoln MA  01773   Phone: 781-259-8173 

Braveheart Pitbull Rescue - Donations and Foster Homes needed!!  
Address:  Lakeville, MA 02347   Phone: 774-766-1109  

Smilin Pitbull Rescue - is a pit bull and American Staffordshire dog rescue focusing on the northeast US.    Stamford, CT 

New England Pomeranian Rescue  We are dedicated to the rescue and placement of unwanted, abandoned and abused pomeranians in the New England area, into forever homes with loving families.  We are in need of volunteers and foster homes needed!  

North East Rottweiler Rescue  Serving New England States.  

Minuteman Samoyed Rescue - Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  Serving New York and New England.  

Miniature Schnauzer Rescue Service of New England  - We are a nonprofit organization based in Webster, MA with volunteers throughout the New England area, finds homes for rescue and owner turn-in  miniature (and occasionally standard) and schnauzer mixes.  Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!   View some of the animals we have available HERE.
Address:  190 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 01570   Phone: 508-949-2012   

Scottish Terrier Rescue - Area(s) covered: CT and New England.  (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). 
Address:  152 Holland Ave, Riverside, RI  02915   Phone: 401-434-7649  

Patriot Siberian Husky Rescue is a group of volunteers in New Hampshire and Massachusetts whose goal is to find permanent, loving homes for Siberian Huskies in need.   Phone: 413-498-4455  

United Yorkie Rescue - Serving AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WI and WV.  

Also See the following Directory (s): More MA Dog Rescues Here  or Dog Rescues

Animal Rescue Type MA Pet Shelters  Top of Page

Farm Animals    

Methuen, MA  MSPCA at Nevins Farm - We are a 501(c)(3) organization.  We serve the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. We care for more than 7,000 animals each year. In addition to adopting out a wide variety of dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals, we also have horses, cows, goats, sheep and chickens for adoption!  Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  400 Broadway, Rt 28, Methuen, MA 01844   Phone: 978-687-7453  

Winslow Farm Animal Awareness - A non-profit animal protection farm offering birthday parties, holiday events, hiking, pony rides, and a petting farm.  Address:  37 Eddy Street, Norton, MA 02766  

Also See the following Directory (s):  Farm Animals Rescues

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Ferrets    

Don't forget to check your local shelter.  Sometimes they get ferrets in that need a loving home.  

Massachusetts Ferret Friends - is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of the domestic ferret, specifically in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.   PO Box 283, Marshfield, MA 02050   

South Shore Ferret Care - We are a state licensed Ferret Care Center affiliated with Massachusetts Ferret Friends.  
Address:  Holbrook, MA 02343   Phone: 781-249-4628  

 

Also See the following Directory (s):  Ferret Rescues 

Animal Rescue Type MA Pet Shelters  Top of Page

Horses - Equine Rescuers    

Equine Site Rescue

Hope for Horses    We are an all volunteer run 501 (c) 3 non-profit.  All donations and adoption fees go toward recovering the cost to save the horses we have and to help save more horses.   Donations and help needed!  

United Pegasus Foundation    is a 501(c)(3)racing charity that provides California's Thoroughbreds with a chance at a second career or a humane and deserved retirement.  We also have PMU horses available.  
Contact: 120 First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006   Phone: (626) 279-1306 or (951) 487-2770 

PMU Horse Rescue - PMURescue.org was launched in December 2003 in response to the massive production cuts in the Premarin industry.  We help save horses from slaughter.   PMURescue.org is a project of United Animal Nations (UAN).

 

Also See the following Directory (s):  Equine Rescues

Animal Rescue Type MA Pet Shelters  Top of Page

Llamas    

Also See the following Directory (s):  llama Rescues

Rabbits    

Massachusetts House Rabbit Society - is a non-profit organization devoted to sheltering, adopting and educating the general public about pet rabbits.  We also keep in close contact with other organizations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.  Even if you live out of our area we will be happy to direct you to a foster home or organization closest to you.  Donations & Foster Homes needed!! 
Address:  PO Box 999 Melrose, MA 02176   Phone: 781-665-9962  

3 Bunnies Rabbit Rescue - is an all volunteer not for profit organization dependent on donations to help us rescue unwanted domestic rabbits and educate the public on rabbit care. We are a network of foster homes located in New England and New York.   View a list of rescues and some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 380605, East Hartford, CT, 06138-0605   Phone: 413-427-7345   

 

Also See the following Directory (s):  Small Critters

Animal Rescue Type MA Pet Shelters  Top of Page

Reptiles    

New England Amphibian & Reptile Rescue - Our purpose is the rescue, rehabilitation & adoption of abandoned, abused & unwanted reptiles, as well as education of the general public.  We currently cover the entire State of Maine. We are looking for new contributing members from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont who can work as a local contact within those states.
Contact: NEARR, c/o Richard Sisco, 280 Browns Corner Road, Canaan, ME 04924   

Bellas Reptile Rescue - takes in any unwanted reptile ! We are a non-profit rescue who's goal is to adopt out our rescued animals to new loving homes .  If you are looking for a pet iguana please call or e-mail us with your name and telephone # or e-mail address and tell us what size iguana you are looking for because these animals are very hard to place in good new homes!  
Address:  Springfield, MA 01118   Phone: 413-739-1562  

 

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Small Critters 

Don't forget to check your local shelter.  They do get a variety of small critters in that need a loving home.  Also, ask if you can have your name put on a list to give you a call if any arrive at the shelter for you to adopt.  

Methuen, MA  MSPCA at Nevins Farm - We are a 501(c)(3) organization.  We serve the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. We care for more than 7,000 animals each year. In addition to adopting out a wide variety of dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals, we also have horses, cows, goats, sheep and chickens for adoption!  Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  400 Broadway, Rt 28, Methuen, MA 01844   Phone: 978-687-7453  

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Other        

 

Wild Animals - Wildlife/Exotic Rescuers    

US Wildlife Rehabilitators - MA 

Wildlife Care - MA  A list of wildlife rehabilitators in Massachusetts.  

Wildlife Rehabilitators - List of rehabilitators and information about wildlife rehabilitation.  

Massachusetts Turtle Rescue - Massachusetts Turtle Rescue, Inc.- Adoption and Rehabilitation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to the humane and ethical treatment of turtles and tortoises. Provides rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services for all species of turtles and tortoises.   Location: Springfield, MA  

New England Aquarium - You can play an important role as our eyes and ears on the beaches, by providing us with detailed information about animals that come ashore - so we will be able to do everything we can to rescue and rehabilitate animals that need help.  
Address:  Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110   Phone: 617-973-5200  

New England Wildlife Center - Conserving Nature Through Wildlife Education, Weymouth Massachusetts, a nonprofit, humane, animal rehabilitation, wildlife hospital, environmental charitable organization.  
Address:  500 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, MA  02190   Phone: 781-682-4878

 

Also See the following Directory (s):  Wildlife Rescues  or Small Critter Rescues 

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