If you are looking for a pet, these are the rescues and shelters I recommend you start with. I recommend them because they are ethical and they consistently help local dogs and local animal control.
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Best shelters in Massachusetts
Another great shelter, dedicated to the animals. They have lots of great cats and dogs available for adoption.
Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts
They are amazing. Many, many years ago. I applied for a job there and they were paying $7.50 an hour and expecting employees to euthanize animals. The shelter has come a very long way and the shelter Director is fantastic. They have cats and dogs and...
Lowell Humane Society
This is always been a great shelter. They are currently going through a transition. But I expect to be back and better than ever once they get through this transition.
Worcester Animal Rescue League
Small but mighty. They are dedicated to the animals they serve. They have dogs and cats and, often, other small animals such as birds, guineas pigs and rabbits.
Medfield Animal Shelter
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Best rescues is Massachusetts
Sweet Paws is amazing! I am an animal control officer in Massachusetts and they take the majority of our dogs. They have dogs and cats available for adoption and I highly recommend them if you were looking to add a new member to your family.
Sweet Paws Rescue
This is a wonderful, dedicated rescue. Great rescue to go to if you’re looking for a cat or dog to add to your family.
They are main focus is on pitbull type dogs. They are the place to go if that’s what you’re looking for.
Crops and Flops Rescue
Another great Massachusetts dog rescue
No Mutts Left Behind, Inc.
If you are looking for a cocker spaniel, you must check out this rescue.
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England
They go above and beyond trying to save dogs and cats in Massachusetts. Great rescue!
CARE Southcoast, Inc
A new rescue, but the director is not new to rescue. I cannot recommend this rescue enough.
Spot's Place.
While they do bring a lot of dogs up from the south, they also take in a lot of local, medically involved dogs.
PAWS New England
Honorable Mention
While not a Massachusetts rescue, I can’t not recommend this rescue. So I’m putting it as an honorable mention. They are fantastic and worth driving to New Hampshire for. They are not far over the Massachusetts line. They help rehabilitate dogs that ...
