Animal Rescues in Massachusetts
There are 56 animal rescues in Massachusetts in our directory. Animal rescues pull animals from shelters or take them in directly and place them in foster homes until adoption. Many have no public building and adopt by appointment.
Listed when the source classifies the organization as an animal rescue or the official name says rescue.
Animal Rescues in Massachusetts
- House Rabbit Network2 Park Dr · Westford, MAAnimal rescue
- All Dogs Lives Matter Dog Rescue25 Miller Ave · Braintree, MAAnimal rescue
- Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue127 South St · Plainville, MAAnimal rescue
- Better Together Dog Rescue163 Montague Rd · Leverett, MAAnimal rescue
- Central New England Equine Rescue96 New Braintree Rd · West Brookfield, MAAnimal rescue
- Greyhound Friends, Inc.167 Saddle Hill Rd · Hopkinton, MAAnimal rescue
- Kitty Connection Inc.6 Cudworth St · Medford, MAAnimal rescue
- Lucky Horse Equine Rescue185 Century Mill Rd · Bolton, MAAnimal rescue
- Merrimack River Feline Rescue63 Elm St · Salisbury, MAAnimal rescue
- New England Equine Rescue North52 Ash St · West Newbury, MAAnimal rescue
- Wags 2 Riches Dog Rescue284 Concord St · Gloucester, MAAnimal rescue
- Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue110 Chapin Rd · Hudson, MAAnimal rescue
- Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue273 Central St · Winchendon, MAAnimal rescue
- Bellas Family Foundation222 Allen St · Springfield, MAAnimal rescue
- Cobble Hill Farm Education & Rescue Center580 Henderson Rd · Williamstown, MAAnimal rescue
- Hull Seaside Animal Rescue487 Nantasket Ave · Hull, MAAnimal rescue
- Little Bear Stables61 Moffett St · Lancaster, MAAnimal rescue
- New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue49 Stonehedge Rd · Lincoln, MAAnimal rescue
- Off the Rocks Animal Rescue17 Cottage St · Wellesley, MAAnimal rescue
- Pawfect Life Rescue195 Millville Rd · Uxbridge, MAAnimal rescue
- Paws&pets&Prayers rescue inc98 Arcadia St · Revere, MAAnimal rescue
- Worcester Animal Rescue League139 Holden St · Worcester, MAAnimal rescue
- second chance animal rescue25 June Ave · Vineyard Haven, MAAnimal rescue
- Broken Tail Rescue Cat Adoption Center160 Alewife Brook Pkwy · Cambridge, MAAnimal rescue
- Dog RescueHolton St · Woburn, MAAnimal rescue
- King Bridge Equine Rescue7 Kings Bridge Rd · Brimfield, MAAnimal rescue
- Last Hope K9 Rescue71 Commercial St #184 · Boston, MAAnimal rescue
- Paw-affection Dachshund Rescue645 County St · Taunton, MAAnimal rescue
- Animal Rescue League3981 Main St · Brewster, MAAnimal rescue
- Animal Rescue League of Boston10 Chandler St · Boston, MAAnimal rescue
- Animal Rescue League of Boston - Dedham Branch55 Anna's Pl · Dedham, MAAnimal rescue
- Black Feather Horse Rescue190 Russell Mills Rd · Plymouth, MAAnimal rescue
- Kens Fish Rescue656 Boston St · Lynn, MAAnimal rescue
- Legacy Rescue, Inc18-20 Whittemore St · Arlington, MAAnimal rescue
- Mutt Rescue, Inc102 Grove St · Chicopee, MAAnimal rescue
- Pawfect Life Rescue195 Old Millville Rd · Uxbridge, MAAnimal rescue
- Sandy Paws Rescue inc.24 Kennebec Ave unit 417 · Oak Bluffs, MAAnimal rescue
- Animal Rescue276 Pine St · Dedham, MAAnimal rescue
- Great Dog Rescue NE9 Bartlet St #316 · Andover, MAAnimal rescue
- New England All Breed Rescue330 Henshaw St · Leicester, MAAnimal rescue
- Patriot Equine Technical Rescue146 S Main St · Topsfield, MAAnimal rescue
- Second Chance Stables & Draft Rescue Inc262 Loop Rd · Savoy, MAAnimal rescue
- Animal Rescue League Of New Bedford31 Ventura Dr · Dartmouth, MAAnimal rescue
- Big Hair Animal Rescue20 Marjorie Ln · Southbridge, MAAnimal rescue
- Forever Home Rescue New Englnd106 Adams St · Medfield, MAAnimal rescue
- Nine Lives Of Norton Feline Rescue Shelter84 Hill St · Norton, MAAnimal rescue
- Precision Wildlife Services150 Franklin St · East Bridgewater, MAAnimal rescue
- Ruff Tales Rescue119 Drum Hill Rd PMB 247 · Chelmsford, MAAnimal rescue
- The Animal Rescue League2 Commerce Way Ste D · Carver, MAAnimal rescue
- Wildlife Extractors51 Broad St Ste 106 · Bridgewater, MAAnimal rescue
- Red Hot Rescue6 Jon St · Salisbury, MAAnimal rescue
- Lucky Cats Rescue565 Mount Auburn St · Watertown, MAAnimal rescue
- Animal Rescue Merrimack ValleyHaverhill, MAAnimal rescue
- Apache Farm Rescue1485 Williams St · Dighton, MAAnimal rescue
- Paws4Survival Rescue Inc862 S Franklin St · Holbrook, MAAnimal rescue
- Animal Rescue Leauge of BostonBoston, MAAnimal rescue
Animal Rescues by city in Massachusetts
- Boston3
- Dedham2
- Salisbury2
- Uxbridge2
- Andover1
- Arlington1
- Bolton1
- Braintree1
- Brewster1
- Bridgewater1
- Brimfield1
- Cambridge1
- Carver1
- Chelmsford1
- Chicopee1
- Dartmouth1
- Dighton1
- East Bridgewater1
- Gloucester1
- Haverhill1
- Holbrook1
- Hopkinton1
- Hudson1
- Hull1
- Lancaster1
- Leicester1
- Leverett1
- Lincoln1
- Lynn1
- Medfield1
- Medford1
- Norton1
- Oak Bluffs1
- Plainville1
- Plymouth1
- Revere1
- Savoy1
- Southbridge1
- Springfield1
- Taunton1
- Topsfield1
- Vineyard Haven1
- Watertown1
- Wellesley1
- West Brookfield1
- West Newbury1
- Westford1
- Williamstown1
- Winchendon1
- Woburn1
- Worcester1
Other organization types in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
What is an animal rescue?
Animal rescues pull animals from shelters or take them in directly and place them in foster homes until adoption. Many have no public building and adopt by appointment.
How many animal rescues are in Massachusetts?
We list 56 animal rescues in Massachusetts. Listed when the source classifies the organization as an animal rescue or the official name says rescue.
Why might an organization be missing from this list?
We only list an organization here when the source data, the official name or a verified correction confirms it. If you know one that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
How does adopting work?
Start on the shelter's or rescue's own website: most post their adoptable animals there and on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Visit or call to meet an animal, then fill in an adoption application. Expect to show a photo ID, and if you rent, proof that your landlord allows pets. The adoption fee usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Fees vary by organization and by animal, so ask the shelter directly.
Related guides
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.