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This is a directory of Massachusetts pet shelters (dog pounds), animal rescues, animal adoption agencies and more.  Below select the first letter of the city closest to you for an animal shelter, sanctuary or animal control agency.  Also, don't forget to view our animal rescue page if you are looking for a certain type of animal from the many wonderful animal rescues we have listed.  

Are you looking for a companion for your pet? or how about a companion, gift or present for yourself?  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  There are many animals looking for and needing a loving home today.  In many shelters across the country over 75% of the animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. 

Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  All domestic birds, cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits and more have a story to tell. Please give them the time that they deserve. They didn't ask to be left behind.  They are looking for that forever loving  home.   Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.  Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. An estimated 15 million dogs and cats must be killed each year in this country because no one wants them. They are abandoned, abused, neglected, and unknown by many people.  Many people don't realize they can find a good pet at their local shelter or animal rescue.  

These animals have originally come from a variety of sources such as (but not limited to): puppy (pet) mills, pet stores, backyard breeders and people who no longer have time for them or didn't realize what all was involved in taking care of that kind of pet.  You will find puppies, kittens, adult cats, trained dogs, small animals, big animals, birds and more.  They are available for adoption at your local shelter or animal rescue group, right now!  In many cases there is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals.  The previous owners just could not keep them for whatever reasons.  Many people don't understand that having a pet is a life commitment for the life of that animal.  Some people can no longer keep their pets, due to life changing issues in their own lives.  Help save a life and adopt a pet today.  Many animals don't have much time.  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  

Some of you are probably saying that the animal shelters/rescues are too strict about adopting their pets.  These organizations CARE about their animals and want to make sure that all animals are going to a good forever home!  There are reasons why they have rules and restrictions.  They are not in it for the money.  They are in it for the animals and future parents(owner's) best interest.

This is a directory of Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies throughout Massachusetts.  The listings are in alphabetical order by City or County.   If you can not find the Shelter or Animal Control agency, try looking under Animal Rescues.  If you still can not find what you are looking for, please suggest the shelter or animal control agency to us.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

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Urgent notices are notices that these animals do not have much time and will be euthanized if not adopted soon.  Please help make more room in the shelter by adopting a loving pet today!  This is only a small listing of animals needing help now, please contact your local shelter on how you can help.  Not all shelters list their pets as URGENT!  Also, help the pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pets so that their offspring don't end up getting abused, neglected or on Death Row.   

Pembroke, MA  Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pembroke Branch - The Pembroke Facility will be closing on May 1, 2007.  
599 Washington Street, Pembroke, MA 02359   Phone: 781-826-6140

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Here is a listing of Directories that list animal shelters, humane societies and animal rescue groups.  

Choosing a pet for you      

How to be a responsible pet owner- choosing the right pet for you  

Pet Finder - MA -  listing in alphabetical order by city.  If you click on this link and your state does not come up right away do a search for your area.   

MuttCats - A listing of some pet shelters in your area.  

Net Pets - A listing of some pet shelters in your area.  Listed by city in alphabetical order.  

World Animal Net - Find animal shelters, animal rescues, sanctuaries and more in your state.  

Rescue Clearinghouse - Directory of animal shelters, pet rescues, and humane societies.  Be sure to visit your state's newsletter!  

MSPCA - Listing of Animal Care & Adoption Centers.  

Massachusetts No Kill Shelters - Listing of No Kill shelters in Massachusetts.  

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Listed in City order.  Select the letter for the city you are looking for.  Keep in mind that some shelters may have a mailing address only.  In that case it does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  
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Ashburnham, MA  Ashburnham Animal Control - 32 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA 01430   Phone: 978-827-3225  

Ashland, MA  Metrowest Humane Society -   It is the mission of the MetroWest Animal Humane Society to protect animals from neglect, abuse and exploitation to advocate for their interest and welfare, and inspire awareness and compassion for all living things.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  30 Pond Street (Rt. 126), Ashland, MA 01721   Phone: 508-875-3776   
Mailing Address:  PO Box 1068 Framingham, MA 01701    Phone: 508-875-3776   

Athol, MA  Athol Animal Control -  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
584 Main St, Athol, MA 01331   Phone: 978-249-2494   

Attleboro, MA  Friends of the Attleboro Animal Shelter - Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Pond Street, PO Box 592, Attleboro MA 02703   Phone: 508-761-5617  

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Baldwinville, MA  Bosler Humane Society - We are the largest NO Kill Shelter in New England.  Donations desperately needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 12, Baldwinville, MA 01436   Phone: 978-939-7316  or 978-939-5818  

Belmont, MA  Belmont Animal Control - 19 Moore Street, Health Dept, Homer Bldg, Belmont, MA 02478   Phone: 617-993-2724   

Boston, MA  City of Boston Animal Control - Become a volunteer at our shelter.  Call us at 617-635-1800 or 617-635-1913 for more information.  Address:  1 City Hall Plaza, Room 811, Boston, MA 02201   Phone: 617-635-5348

Boston, MA  MSPCA - Angell Headquarters  
Address:  350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130   Phone: 617-522-7400  

Boston, MA  Boston Care & Adoption Center - 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130   Phone: 617-522-5055  

Boston, MA  Animal Rescue League of Boston - 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116   Phone: 617-426-9170

Braintree, MA  Massachusetts Humane Society - is a section 501 (c) (3), no-kill, non-profit and your donation is tax-deductible.  
Address:  PO Box 850615, Braintree, MA 02185   Phone: 781-335-1300  

Brockton, MA  Metro South Care & Adoption Center - 1300 West Elm Street Extension, Brockton, MA 02401   Phone: 508-586-2053  

Brockton, MA  Brockton Blue Dog Shelter - is a nonprofit, no-kill rescue and adoption facility.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  760 W Chestnut Street, Brockton, MA 02301   Phone: 508-436-6446   

Buzzards Bay, MA  A Helping Paw Humane Society - Our small no-kill humane organization is a group of animal loving volunteers dedicated to ending animal suffering, cruelty and needless death.
Address:  PO Box 387, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532   Phone: 508-759-2887  or 508-743-8406 

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Cambridge, MA  Cambridge Animal Control Commission - 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139   Phone: 617-349-4376

Canton, MA  Norfolk County Humane Society - 167 Neponset St, Canton, MA 02021   Phone: 781-821-9698  

Carver, MA  Carver Animal Shelter - Carver Animal Shelter is a No Kill shelter bringing animals and people together. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and place animals in need.
Address:  67 North Main Street, Carver, MA 02330   

Centerville, MA  Cape Cod Care & Adoption Center - 1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville, MA 02632   Phone: 508-775-0940  

Cheshire, MA  Cheshire Animal Control - 153 Main St, Cheshire, MA 01225   Phone: 413-743-9750  

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Dedham, MA  Pine Ridge Animal Center - 55 Anna's Place at 238 Pine Street, Dedham, MA 02026   Phone: 781-326-0729

Douglas, MA  Dog Orphans Humane Society  - is a non-profit, no-kill shelter dedicated to saving dogs from pain and suffering.
Address:  90 Webster Street (Route 16), Douglas, MA 01516   Phone: 508-476-1855  

Dracut, MA  Dracut Animal Control - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  11 Spring Park Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826   Phone: 978-459-0691  

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    Phone: 781-834-4663  

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East Brewster, MA  Animal Rescue League of Boston - Cape Cod Branch
3981 Main St. (Route 6A), East Brewster, MA 02631   Phone: 508-255-1030 

East Brookfield, MA  Second Chance Animal Shelter - We are a no-kill shelter that does not euthanize animals to make space.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  111 Young Road, PO Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515   Phone: 508-867-5525

Edgartown, MA  Martha's Vineyard Care & Adoption Center - Vineyard Haven Road, Box 2097, Edgartown, MA 02539   Phone: 508-627-8662  

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Fall River, MA  Forever Paws Animal Shelter -  WE ARE FULL TO CAPACITY AND NEED YOUR HELP TO SURVIVE !!   Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE or HERE.  
Address:  300 Lynwood Street Fall River, MA 02721   Phone: 508-677-9154

Framingham, MA  Metrowest Humane Society -  It is the mission of the MetroWest Animal Humane Society to protect animals from neglect, abuse and exploitation to advocate for their interest and welfare, and inspire awareness and compassion for all living things.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  30 Pond Street (Rt. 126), Ashland, MA 01721   Phone: 508-875-3776   
Mailing Address:  PO Box 1068 Framingham, MA 01701    Phone: 508-875-3776   

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Gloucester, MA  Cape Ann Animal Aid - Is a Non-profit no-kill animal organization.  
Address:  260 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930   Phone: 978-283-6055  

Greenfield , MA  Pioneer Valley Humane Society -   is an independent nonprofit animal welfare organization serving the Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  Formally the Greenfield Area Animal Shelter.  
155 French King Highway, Greenfield , MA 01301   Phone: 413-773-3148

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Hopkinton, MA  Baypath Humane Society - 5 Rafferty Rd, Hopkinton MA 01748    Phone: 508-435-6938  

Hopkinton, MA  Pound Hounds, Inc. - 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:  PO Box 454, Hopkinton, MA    Phone: 508-435-5029   

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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  

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Lancaster, MA  Volunteer Humane Society - We are a no-kill, cat only shelter, which we have been locally nick-named the "Cat House", as our cats are free to roam the downstairs of a converted house, instead of being kept in cages.  
Address:  505 Center Bridge Rd, Lancaster, MA    Phone: 978-365-9470  

Leicester, MA Leicester Animal Control - 3 Washington St, Leicester, MA 01524
Phone: 508-892-9891   

Leverett, MA Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society -  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  163 Montague Road, Leverett, MA 01054   Phone: 413-548-9898  

Lowell, MA  The Lowell Humane Society - Merrimack Valley Animal Shelter
Address:  951 Broadway, PO Box 1123, Lowell, MA  01853   Phone: (978) 452-7781  

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  

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Manomet, MA  Plymouth Humane Society - We are very small and very much in need of donations.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 428, Manomet, MA 02345   Phone: 508-224-8609   

Mansfield, MA  Mansfield Animal Shelter - 175 Fruit Street, Mansfield, MA 02048   Phone: 508-261-7339  

Marblehead, MA  Marblehead Animal Shelter - 44 Village Street, Marblehead, MA 01945   Phone: 781-631-8664   

Medfield, MA  Medfield Animal Shelter - We are a no-kill shelter, which means no pet will ever be euthanized because it has run out of time to find a home. Because our facility is staffed only by the Animal Control Officer and a group of dedicated volunteers, we don't have regular adoption hours. All visits to the shelter must be scheduled in advance by calling 508-359-8989.  Volunteers and Donations needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 271, 99 West St, Medfield, MA 02052   

Melrose, MA  Melrose Humane Society - Address:  PO Box 760668 • Melrose, MA 02176  

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  

Middleboro, MA  Middleborough Animal Control Dog Shelter - Donations needed!!
50 Access Rd, Middleboro, MA 02346   Phone: 508-946-2455  

Milford, MA  Milford Animal Control - 3 Fiske Mill Road, Milford, MA 01757   Phone: 508-478-3871 

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 

Milton, MA  Milton Animal League - 181 Governor Stoughton Ln, Milton, MA 02186   Phone: 617-698-0413  

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Nantucket, MA  Nantucket Care & Adoption Center - 21 Crooked Lane, Nantucket, MA 02554   Phone: 508-228-1491  

North Adams, MA  North Adams Animal Shelter - 1040 Reservoir Rd, North Adams, MA  Phone: 413- 664-4442   

North Attleborough, MA  North Attleborough Animal Shelter - Donations desperately needed!!  
Address:  43 South Washington St, North Attleborough, MA 02760   Phone: 508-699-0128  

North Attleborough, MA  North Attleborough Animal Shelter - We are run by the town, but funded greatly by donations to the shelter.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  Cedar Rd, North Attleborough, MA 02760   Phone: 508-699-0128  

North Dighton, MA  Rehoboth Animal Shelter - 148 Peck Street, North Dighton, MA   Phone: 508-252-5421  

Norton, MA  Norton Animal Shelter - 84 Hill St, Norton, MA 02766   Phone: 508-286-2655  

Norwood, MA  Neponset Valley Humane Society -  A non-profit, all volunteer organization, with a 'no kill' philosophy helping cats and other animals in the Neponset Valley region southwest of Boston, Massachusetts, to find homes.
Address:  PO Box 544, Norwood, MA 02062   Phone: 781-769-1990  

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Pembroke, MA  Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pembroke Branch - The Pembroke Facility will be closing on May 1, 2007.  
599 Washington Street, Pembroke, MA 02359   Phone: 781-826-6140

Pepperell, MA The Fund for Dogs and Cats - We are a no-kill shelter for cats.  We also offer low cost spaying and neutering.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  7 Sheffield Street, Pepperell, MA 01463   Phone: 978-433-0404  

Pittsfield, MA  Pittsfield Animal Control - 39 Allen St, Pittsfield, MA 01201  Phone: 413-448-9750  

Pittsfield, MA  Berkshire Humane Society - serving western Massachusetts and nearby areas of New York, Vermont, and Connecticut.  We are a private, non-profit, open admission animal shelter, operating to improve the lives of all animals in Berkshire County.  More information about us HERE.   Address:  214 Barker Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201   Phone: 413-447-7878   

Pittsfield, MA  Eleanor Sonsini Municipal Animal Shelter - We are a non-profit organization.  Donations Needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address:  63 Downing Industrial Park (Off Hubbard Ave), Pittsfield, MA 01201   Phone: 413-448-9800  

Plymouth, MA  Plymouth Animal Control Shelter - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  2199 State Road, Plymouth, MA   Phone: 508-888-1186  

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Quincy, MA  Quincy Animal Shelter - 56 Broad Street, Quincy, MA 02169   Phone: 617-376-1349  

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Randolph, MA Sheltara Humane Society Inc. - A Pamela Bratsos Armstrong Memorial  We are a non-profit humane society dedicated to helping cats, dogs, and other animals.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  141 Memorial Parkway, PO Box 199, Randolph, MA 02368   Phone: 781-961-5723  

Rehoboth, MA Rehoboth Animal Shelter  - Donations needed!! 
Address:  Peck St Rehoboth Route 118, Rehoboth, MA   Phone: 508-252-5421

Roslindale, MA  City of Boston Animal Shelter - 26 Mahler Road, Roslindale, MA 02131   Phone: 617-635-1913  

Royalston, MA  Royalston Animal Control - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Winchendon Road, Royalston, MA 01368   Phone: 978-249-2494

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Salem, MA  Salem Animal Control - 95 Margin Street, Salem, MA 01970   Phone: 978-744-0171 ext.21  

Salem, MA  Northeast Animal Shelter - 204 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970   Phone: 978-745-9888  

Scituate, MA  Scituate Animal Shelter - a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, the no-kill Scituate Animal Shelter.  We serve the town of Scituate and the neighboring towns of Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, and Norwell on an as needed basis.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 823, Scituate, MA 02066   Phone: 781-545-8703  

Seekonk, MA  Seekonk Animal Shelter - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Seekonk, MA 02771   Phone: 508-336-6663   

Southwick, MA  Southwick Animal Control - 11 Depot St, Southwick, MA 01077   
Phone: 413-569-5348 ext. 649

Springfield, MA  Western New England Care & Adoption Center - MSPCA - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105   Phone: (413) 736-2992   

Springfield, MA  Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center - Volunteers and Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  627 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA   Phone: 413-781-1484  

Sterling, MA  Sterling Animal Shelter - 17 Laurelwood Road, Sterling, MA 01564   Phone: 978-422-8585  

Sudbury, MA  Buddy Dog Humane Society - Adopt a quality kitten or cat today. We specialize in quality care and placement for our animals.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  151 Boston Post Road (Rt 20), Sudbury MA 01776   Phone: (978) 443-6990   

Swansea, MA  Ernest W Bell Animal Shelter - 68 Stevens Rd, Swansea, MA 02777   Phone: 508-679-6446

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Taunton MA  Taunton Animal Shelter - 821 W Water St, Taunton MA 02780   Phone: 508-822-1463  

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Washington Humane Society/District of Columbia Animal Shelter - 1201 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002   Phone: 202-576-6664  

Washington Humane Society Shelter -  7319 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012   Phone: 202-BE HUMANE (202-234-8626)

Washington, DC  Washington Animal Rescue League -  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
71 Oglethorpe Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011   Phone: 202-726-2556  

Wellesley, MA  Stray 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  

West Wareham, MA  Wareham Champs Shelter - a non profit, volunteer run shelter that provides care for abandoned, abused and neglected cats. The cats are provided with veterinary care including spaying/neutering, and are nurtured back to health to become available for adoption to a worthy home.
Address:  1057 Main Street, West Wareham, MA 02576   Phone: 508-291-0072   

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

Weymouth, MA  Ce-Ce and Friends Humane Society - is a non-profit, no-kill, all-volunteer cat shelter established by two cat lovers and animal rescue veterans in Quincy, MA.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption