Founded in 1999, Ahimsa Haven is a foster based, no-kill,
non-profit rescue whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome
companion animals. Run solely by volunteers, Ahimsa Haven is working
toward building a shelter in Winchendon MA. Call 978-297-2673 or visit www.ahimsahaven.org.
All for the Animals
Rescues and rehomes unwanted dogs. All medical needs are completed, including
altering and microchipping, before placing these animals in forever homes. 20
Homestead Road, Sagamore Beach, MA. Call 508-833-1773 or visit
allfortheanimals.org.
Almost Home Rescue
of Maine Almost Home Rescue is an all-breed canine rescue group. This volunteer
organization is dedicated to saving lives and finding forever homes for stray,
abandoned and surrendered dogs in high kill shelters.
American Poodles at Work
APAW is a small program which trains and places Poodles as Therapy and Service
Dogs for individuals with disabilities. We welcome all to come and pet our
puppies, and even to take them for weekend overnights for special socialization
in the home environment. Warren, MA. Call 413-436-0601 or visit
americanpoodlesatwork.org.
American Red Cross
of Central Massachusetts Visit redcrosscmw.org
Americans Against
Horse Slaughter AAHS, a national group, has state coordinators in over 40 states. Its
goal is to gain a federal ban on horse slaughter for human consumption. Visit americansagainsthorseslaughter.com/.
Animal Legal Defense Fund
ALDF is a national nonprofit legal advocacy organization. For over thirty
years ALDF has been fighting with groundbreaking efforts to protect the lives
and advance the interests of all animals through litigation, legislation and
education ALDF is the leader in developing the field of animal law and in
effectively addressing animal cruelty around the country with free legal help
to prosecutors and law enforcement officers. National Headquarters is at 170
East Cotati Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931.Call 707-795-2533 or visit aldf.org.
Aussie Rescue Placement and Helpline A not-for-profit organization that is comprised of volunteers who are
dedicated to the Australian Shepherd breed. Visit aussierescue.org
Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association A network of volunteers whose goal is to match displaced ACDs with suitable
homes while also educating the public about these highly energetic and
intelligent dogs. Visit acdra.org.
Barton Brook Kennel
and Animal Health Complex Located in Leicester, MA, this complex is dedicated to the health, welfare
and well being of domestic animals. Visit
http://www.bbkanimalhealthcomplex.com.
Blue Star Equiculture Blue Star Equiculture is a draft horse sanctuary and organic farm in
Palmer, MA. Its mission is to provide retired working horses a sanctuary and
homeless working horses the opportunity to be useful and positively improve
their lives, while bringing education, equine awareness, skills and healing to
the community and the environment. Visit www.equiculture.org. (413)289-9787
Boston
Vegetarian Society
Seeks to help people, animals and the environment by promoting a vegetarian way
of life. Provides education, community support and outreach to encourage
healthy plant-based eating and compassionate, earth-friendly living. Call
617-424-8846 or visit bostonveg.org.
Boxer Rescue
Newly formed rescue group. Its main goal is to help boxer dogs in need and to raise awareness among the
public concerning rescue. Visit theboxerrescue.org.
BraveHeart
Rescue
An organization that envisions a world of compassion and
responsible ownership for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Call 774-766-1109 or
visit braveheartrescue.com.
Calliope
Rescue An all volunteer, no-kill rescue organization. Operates through a
network of foster homes to rescue, rehabilitate and adopt out abandoned, neglected
and homeless animals. Email
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Carrie’s
Canine Rescue Carrie's Canine Rescue was born out of the need to save dogs that
were dying in the south. The mission of the rescue is to help family friendly
dogs find wonderful homes in the Northeast. Most dogs are rescued from kill
shelters
Central Massachusetts
Disaster Animal Response Team CMDART provides information, training, support,
supplies and personnel to help plan, prepare and respond to aidanimals affected by man-made or natural disasters at all
levels of disasters according to our capabilities and resources.
Central
Rescue and Rehab
Visit centralrescue.org.
Citizens
to End Animal Suffering and Exploitation CEASE is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to ending
animal cruelty and exploitation. Visit ceaseboston.org.
Collie Rescue of New England
Non-profit organization serving all of New England comprised of volunteers
dedicated to the preservation and well being of the Collie breed. The League
provides rescue, placement and problem intervention service for all purebred
rough and smooth Collies of both sexes and any age. Call 802-222-5124 or visit
crlne.org.
College Hill Canine
Park Mission is to create a small neighborhood model park, as a source of
recreation for dog owners as well as a safe, legal and secure environment for
dogs to run off-leash and socialize with other dogs in the Cookson Park area of
Worcester. Email
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or 508-751-6476.
Companion Animal
Placement Program (CAPP)
CAPP is an all volunteer cat/dog rescue group in Eastern New York State. CAPP
has rescued/placed more than 2,200 pets since 1998. Call 518-292-0555 or visit
capp-petplacement.org.
EchoDogs Echo Dogs White Shepherd Rescue is an organization of volunteers dedicated
to saving white German shepherd dogs from mistreatment and unnecessary death
simply because they are unwanted and unloved. They provide safe, secure foster
homes, where they receive necessary veterinary care and behavioral training and
match them with families that are committed to proving a safe, loving home
environment for their canine family member. Visit www.echodogs.org.
Foster Parrots and New England Exotic
Wildlife Sanctuary
A non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and sanctuary of unwanted,
languishing and abused captive parrots and other displaced exotics. Visit
fosterparrots.org.
German Shepherd Rescue of New England (GSRNE) Dedicated to providing veterinary care, evaluation and adoptive homes for
German Shepherds throughout New England who are abandoned or left in pounds to
await uncertain fate. Wayland, MA.Call 978-443-2202
or visit gsrne.org.
German Shepherd
Resource and Rescue Center GSRRC is an all-volunteer non-profit
organization providing rescue, referral and adoption services for German
Shepherd Dogs in need, and resources for German Shepherd Dog owners in the New
England area. Visit www.germanshephercenter.org.
Gracie’s Mission Mission is to share what they have learned about
alternative medical treatments for animals and give financial assistance to
those in need seeking alternative care for their pets. Call 617-418-7441 or
visit graciesmission.org.
Great Dane Club of
New England Rescue Visit gdcne.org.
Greyhound Friends
A non-profit organization located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, dedicated to
saving racetrack greyhounds and placing them in responsible, loving
homes. Visit greyhound.org.
Harley's Haven Bird Rescue and Sanctuary Home based rescue/sanctuary for pet birds. Harley's
Haven will rehab the birds and - when possible - place them in loving adoptive
homes. Visit http://www.freewebs.com/harleyshaven/.
Harmony Fund “Together we’ll bottle feed orphaned chimpanzees in Cameroon, collect
snares to protect hippos in Zimbabwe and watch with awe as rescued bears in
China put their paws on a grassy sanctuary lawn for the very first
time.” Visit www.HarmonyFund.org.
Holden’s Huggable Hounds 4-H Dog Club Visit http://www.huggablehounds.com/.
House Rabbit Connection HRC, incorporated in Massachusetts in 1997, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization. HRC was founded by a committed group of individuals dedicated to
the plight of abandoned rabbits. The organization now about 250 members in 14
states. Visit hopline.org.
House Rabbit Network Specializing in Rabbit Education and Adoption in Massachusetts, New
Hampshire and Connecticut. Call 781-431-1211 or visit rabbitnetwork.org.
Humane Society:
Youth Serves as the youth education affiliate of The Humane Society of the United
States (HSUS), the nation's largest animal protection organization. Visit
nahee.org.
Love a Golden
Rescue An all-volunteer group
dedicated to the rescue of Golden Retrievers and education about responsible
dog ownership. Visit loveagolden.com
Maple Farm
Sanctuary A safe and loving refuge for farmed animals in
Mendon, MA, they live the remainder of their lives in peace, free to roam and
meander the land. Visit maplefarmsanctuary.org.
Martha’s Vineyard
Helping Homeless Animals A no kill, no cage, non-profit animal shelter located in Vineyard Haven,
Massachusetts. Visit http://www.mvhelpinghomelessanimals.org.
Massachusetts Animal Coalition a statewide,
not-for-profit organization formed in February of 2000 to promote
collaboration among those who work in animal welfare, both professionals
and volunteers. Visit massanimalcoalition.org/.
Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog Organized as an independent non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to
raising funds to provide bullet-protective vests for police dogs
throughout Massachusetts. Visit massvestadog.org.
Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society 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. Visit http://www.mrfrs.org/.
Mutt Match Here to help people find the perfect doggie match for your family. Works
with shelters all over New England to help families find a dog the fits your
personality and lifestyle, and help you welcome them to their forever home.
Visit www.Mutt-Match.com
or 978-400-8005.
National Great Pyrenees Rescue Comprised of experienced rescuers and breed advocates who are dedicated to
placing unwanted, displaced and abandoned Great Pyrenees into safe, caring
companion or working homes. Visit nationalpyr.org or call 877-3582.
NEADS Trains and provides independence to people who are deaf or physically
disabled through the use of canine assistance. Visit http://www.neads.org/.
New Beginnings Dog Rescue
Dog and cat surrender placement program. Visit newbeginningsdogrescue.org.
New England Bully Breed Club
Founded in 2008 to promote responsible dog ownership, raise awareness about the
misunderstood breeds, and aid local rescue efforts. It is centralized around
Bellingham, Massachusetts, but has members all over Massachusetts and Rhode
Island, and looking to expand. 9 Amherst Road, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Call
508-380-8853 or visit newenglandbullybreedclub.com.
New England Primate Sanctuary
A grassroots organization dedicated to providing lifelong care to monkeys
that are retired from entertainment and research, or can no longer be pets, and
to a small number of unwanted companion animals. In addition to its animal
caretaker role, education is central to the sanctuary’s mission and it educates
the public about the care and protection of animals, habitat conservation
and ecological diversity. Call 978-346-0006 or visit neprimatesanctuary.org.
Northeast
All Retriever Rescue A
non-profit all volunteer groupdedicated to rescuing and re-homing retrievers. NEARR
accepts purebredand mixed labs, goldens,
golden mixes and occasionally other retrievers from local animal shelters and
from owners who can no longer keepor care for
the dogs.
One Tail at a Time
Rescues Saves dogs and puppies from euthanasia by providing them nurturing, loving,
structured foster care while waiting for their new homes. Visit
onetailatatime.com
Paws New England Rescues unwanted, abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs from high kill
shelters. Visit http://www.pawsnewengland.com/.
Pet Partners A non-profit low-cost to free spay/neuter and wellness clinic. Primarily
serves other non-profit rescue, shelter and TNR groups in SE New England, but
also provide our services to the general public. Visit http://www.petpartnersne.org
or call 508-672-4813.
Phoenix Rising
Rescue Rescues at-risk equines, brings them back to good health and condition,
retrain them and help them learn to be "normal horses" again. Visit
phoenixrisingequinerescue.com/.
PittieLove Rescue
Consists of volunteers dedicated to the care, understanding, and adoption of
American Pit Bull Terriers, one of the most abused and misunderstood dogs of
all time. Visit pittieloverescue.org.
Poodle Rescue of New England Rescues poodles from throughout New England. Visit poodlerescuene.org.
Pug Rescue of New England
PRoNE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that accepts, cares for and places
abandoned and unwanted Pugs in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Accept Pugs of any age, condition or
situation. Visit pugrescueofnewengland.org
or call 617-233-5707.
Rhode Island Vegan Awareness A non-profit organization dedicated to advocating veganism for a more peaceful and just
world for all life.
Saint
Bernard Rescue – New England Rescues and places Saint Bernards in the New England area. Visit
saintrescue.org/massachusetts.htm.
Save a Sato A non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to easing the suffering
of Puerto Rico's homeless and abused animals. Visit saveasato.org.
Second
Chance Animal Shelter
A no-kill animal shelter that helps to find homes for surrendered, abandoned,
and homeless pets.In addition, Second
Chance operates a low cost spay/neuter program that provides care for more than
2,000 pets a year. 111 Young Road, East Brookfield, MA. Call 508-867-5525.
Second Chance Boxer Rescue A not-for-profit
organization that places purebred boxers in loving homes that may enter rescue
as an owner surrender, a stray through a shelter, and/or because of abuse or
neglect situations. Helps provide a safe harbor for boxers that might otherwise
be destroyed and place them in homes throughout NY, NJ, PA and all of New
England. An independently operated boxer rescue in the northeast U.S. and is
not affiliated with any other boxer rescues. Formerly known as Rochester Boxer
Rescue & Maine Boxer Rescue.Visit www.SecondChanceBoxer.com
or call 877-281-3146
Second Chance Fund for Animal Welfare SCFAW works to prevent the tragedy of feline
homelessness before it starts by providing low cost spay/neuter services,
information and counseling on difficult pet issues and care for catastrophic
illness or injury of cats and other animals from economically challenged
households. Based in Central Mass. Visit secondchancefund.org or call 978-779-8287.
To Hell and Back Vegan Pitbull Rescue Vegan based rescue focused on education and helping people who are having
Pit Bull problems. Eastford, CT. Call 860-634-1573 or visit
myspace.com/veganpitbullrescue.
Toy Poodle Rescue Registered non-profit organization for the welfare, rehabilitation, rescue
and re-homing of Poodles. A volunteer based rescue that utilizes foster homes
for our rescue dogs, providing them with a home environment and training until
we can place them into their forever home. Poodles are spayed or neutered,
fully vetted and micro chipped, most receive a dental if needed prior to
placement. All go home freshly groomed with food, leash, collar, and a harness.
Visit toypoodlerescue.net or call 508-533-8251.
Tufts Paws for People A pet visitation program serving facilities including homes for the
elderly, detention centers for troubled youth, hospice centers, psychiatric
centers, hospitals and libraries. Visit http://outreach.tufts.edu/.
Underdog ResQ Saves good dogs from bad situations regardless of breed and
age. Visit underdogresq.org.
Vested Interest in K9s a non-profit fundraising
organization dedicated to providing bullet protective vests for law
enforcement K-9s throughout Massachusetts. Visit vik9s.org.
Volunteer Humane
Society
Visit http://www.volunteerhumanesociety.org/.
Warwick Animal Control Visit warwickpd.org.
Worcester Animal Rescue League
The largest private, nonprofit animal shelter in Worcester offering adoptions,
boarding, lost and found, and volunteer opportunities. Save an animal, gain a
friend at WARL. 139 Holden St., Worcester, MA. Call 508-853-0030 or visit
worcester-arl.org.
