Gifford Cat Shelter in Brighton, Massachusetts
Also known as Ellen M. Gifford Shelter
About Gifford Cat Shelter
Gifford Cat Shelter is an animal shelter in Brighton, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Its name and records point to a focus on cats. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Lucky Cats Rescue, about 2.0 mi away.
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42.34197, -71.16757
What Gifford Cat Shelter does
- 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 Yes
- 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
- Lucky Cats Rescue565 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MAAnimal rescue2.0 mi
- Newton Animal ControlNewton, MAAnimal control2.0 mi
- Watertown Animal Control149 Main St, Watertown, MAAnimal control2.1 mi
- Brookline Animal Control350 Washington St, Brookline, MAAnimal control2.4 mi
- Newton Police Animal Control25 Chestnut St, Newton, MAAnimal control3.0 mi
- Broken Tail Rescue Cat Adoption Center160 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MAAnimal rescue3.6 mi
- Cambridge Animal Control344 Broadway, Cambridge, MAAnimal control3.8 mi
- Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter26 Mahler Rd, Boston, MAAnimal control4.0 mi
- Waltham Animal Control155 Lexington St, Waltham, MAAnimal control4.4 mi
- Somerville Animal Control1 Franey Rd, Somerville, MAAnimal control4.9 mi
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Where is Gifford Cat Shelter located?
Gifford Cat Shelter is at 30 Undine Rd, Brighton, MA 02135 in Suffolk County.
What are the hours of Gifford Cat Shelter?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (617) 787-8872 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Gifford Cat Shelter?
Start on giffordcatshelter.org, 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 Gifford Cat Shelter?
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.
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