Boston Animal Control in Boston, Massachusetts
About Boston Animal Control
Boston Animal Control is an animal control in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Last Hope K9 Rescue, about 0.3 mi away.
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42.36040, -71.05813
What Boston Animal Control does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Last Hope K9 Rescue71 Commercial St #184, Boston, MAAnimal rescue0.3 mi
- A Sanctuary Cafe80 Charles St, Boston, MAAnimal sanctuary0.7 mi
- Animal Rescue Leauge of BostonBoston, MAAnimal rescue1.1 mi
- Animal Rescue League of Boston10 Chandler St, Boston, MAAnimal rescue1.1 mi
- Cambridge Animal Control344 Broadway, Cambridge, MAAnimal control2.4 mi
- Somerville Animal Control1 Franey Rd, Somerville, MAAnimal control3.5 mi
- Brookline Animal Control350 Washington St, Brookline, MAAnimal control3.7 mi
- The Bird Flu Shelter43 Frederick Ave, Medford, MAAnimal shelter4.3 mi
- Kitty Connection Inc.6 Cudworth St, Medford, MAAnimal rescue4.4 mi
- Broken Tail Rescue Cat Adoption Center160 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MAAnimal rescue4.7 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Boston Animal Control located?
Boston Animal Control is at 1 City Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02201 in Suffolk County.
What are the hours of Boston Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (617) 635-5348 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Boston Animal Control?
Start on cityofboston.gov, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Boston Animal Control?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- 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.