Adopt a dog in
Boston

5 shelters and rescue organizations near Boston. 421+ dogs waiting for their forever home.

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Animal Rescue League of Boston

Protecting animals and serving the community across Massachusetts since 1899.

112 dogs available 0.8 mi away
📍 10 Chandler St, Boston, MA 02116 📞 (617) 426-9170
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MSPCA–Angell

New England's leading animal welfare organization working to protect animals and advocate on their behalf.

97 dogs available 2.9 mi away
📍 350 S Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130 📞 (617) 522-7400
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Buddy Dog Humane Society

Finding loving homes for dogs in need throughout the greater Boston area since 1962.

54 dogs available 22.4 mi away
📍 151 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776 📞 (978) 443-6990
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Northeast Animal Shelter

Committed to ending animal suffering through adoption, education, and advocacy.

83 dogs available 18.3 mi away
📍 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970 📞 (978) 745-9888
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Dakin Humane Society — Springfield

Providing shelter and care for animals while promoting the human-animal bond in New England.

61 dogs available 89.1 mi away
📍 171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105 📞 (413) 781-4000
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Dog counts are approximate and change daily. Always contact the shelter directly for current availability. Data sourced from Petfinder and shelter websites.

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