Dog Rescues and Shelters in Massachusetts
There are 16 dog rescues and shelters in Massachusetts in our directory. These organizations focus on dogs, from breed-specific rescues to shelters that take in only dogs.
Listed when the official name names the animal or the source record says which animals the organization takes in. Shelters that take in all animals are not listed here unless they say so.
Dog Rescues and Shelters in Massachusetts
- All Dogs Lives Matter Dog Rescue25 Miller Ave · Braintree, MAAnimal rescue
- Better Together Dog Rescue163 Montague Rd · Leverett, MAAnimal rescue
- Buddy Dog Humane Society151 Boston Post Rd · Sudbury, MAHumane society
- Dog Orphans90 Webster St · Douglas, MAAnimal shelter
- Friends of Falmouth Dogs150 Blacksmith Shop Rd · Falmouth, MAAnimal shelter
- Friends of the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter10 Sandy Ln · Turners Falls, MAAnimal shelter
- Greyhound Friends, Inc.167 Saddle Hill Rd · Hopkinton, MAAnimal rescue
- Greyhound Options43 Sczygiel Rd · Ware, MAAnimal shelter
- Wags 2 Riches Dog Rescue284 Concord St · Gloucester, MAAnimal rescue
- Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue110 Chapin Rd · Hudson, MAAnimal rescue
- Dog RescueHolton St · Woburn, MAAnimal rescue
- Last Hope K9 Rescue71 Commercial St #184 · Boston, MAAnimal rescue
- Paw-affection Dachshund Rescue645 County St · Taunton, MAAnimal rescue
- Save A Dog604 Boston Post Rd · Sudbury, MAAnimal shelter
- Great Dog Rescue NE9 Bartlet St #316 · Andover, MAAnimal rescue
- The Dog PoundRamshorn Rd · Dudley, MAAnimal control
Dog Rescues and Shelters by city in Massachusetts
Other animals in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
What is a dog rescue?
These organizations focus on dogs, from breed-specific rescues to shelters that take in only dogs.
How many dog rescues and shelters are in Massachusetts?
We list 16 dog rescues and shelters in Massachusetts. Listed when the official name names the animal or the source record says which animals the organization takes in. Shelters that take in all animals are not listed here unless they say so.
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.
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- 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.