Worcester Animal Rescue League in Worcester, Massachusetts
About Worcester Animal Rescue League
Worcester Animal Rescue League is an animal rescue in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1930. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Neady Cats No-Kill Shelter (Cats in Need), about 4.5 mi away.
Map
42.31023, -71.81962
What Worcester Animal Rescue League 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
- Neady Cats No-Kill Shelter (Cats in Need)Worcester Rd., Paxton, MA · No-killAnimal shelter4.5 mi
- New England All Breed Rescue330 Henshaw St, Leicester, MAAnimal rescue7.3 mi
- Little Bear Stables61 Moffett St, Lancaster, MAAnimal rescue9.7 mi
- East Waushacum Pond17 Laurelwood Rd, Sterling, MAAnimal shelter10.0 mi
- Clinton MA Animal Control242 Church St, Clinton, MAAnimal control10 mi
- TLC Pet Haven68 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Sutton, MAAnimal shelter10 mi
- Westborough Animal Control34 W Main St, Westborough, MAAnimal control11 mi
- Spencer Animal Control9 W Main St, Spencer, MAAnimal control11 mi
- Oxford Animal Control450 Main St, Oxford, MAAnimal control12 mi
- Second Chance Animal Services Adoption Center111 Young Rd, East Brookfield, MAAnimal control13 mi
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Where is Worcester Animal Rescue League located?
Worcester Animal Rescue League is at 139 Holden St, Worcester, MA 01606 in Worcester County.
What are the hours of Worcester Animal Rescue League?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (508) 853-0030 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Worcester Animal Rescue League?
Start on worcesterarl.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. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Worcester Animal Rescue League?
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.
Are donations to Worcester Animal Rescue League tax-deductible?
Worcester Animal Rescue League matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 04-2133247), with reported annual revenue of about $1,207,971. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- 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.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- 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.