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MSPCA to host weekend adopt-a-thon
As part of the month-long “Clear the Shelters” initiative, the MSPCA-Angell Boston is hosting an “adopt-a-thon” this weekend. We’re thankful for Sullivan Tire’s support in making the event extra special and helping us create more happy endings for our furry friends.
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MSPCA hosting weekend adopt-a-thon with no adoption fees for small pets
Thousands of pets, big and small, are hoping to find their “fur-ever” home in a shelter near you this weekend. “Summer is a really busy time in animal shelters. We see the biggest intake numbers of animals in our shelters, so now is the time that we need folks to — if they’re thinking about adoption, make today the day…... -
Come adopt a pet, get discounts on auto services
The final weekend of our 10th annual Clear the Shelters campaign is Sept. 6-8, and we’re kicking things off Friday, Sept. 6, at the MSPCA’s Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem. The MSPCA and some of its Massachusetts animal shelter support coalition partners are wrapping up summer events by waiving fees for small animals this weekend. The... -
Meet (or adopt!) Moodini, the steer that spent 2 months on the lam in Boston
A steer that was finally captured last week after being reported missing in the Boston’s Roslindale neighborhood on June 22 has been named Moodini, the MSPCA said Thursday as it put out a search for someone with experience raising cattle to adopt the animal.
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Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer fosters dog and her puppy from Boston MSPCA
Hoyer not only made a generous donation to the shelter, but also adopted a mother dog an her puppy.
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Meet the livestock looking for forever homes through ARL
Pets come in all shapes and sizes, but finding a home prepared for livestock can prove tricky for rescue workers.
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Clear the Shelters: Meet Creed
As we celebrate the 10th year of NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters campaign, Creed the bulldog visited NBC10 Boston Tuesday. He’s available for adoption through the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
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Clear The Shelters campaign returns for 10th straight year
Clear The Shelters’ 10-year anniversary comes after the campaign surpassed 1 million all-time adoptions in 2023.
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‘This is a crisis right now': Animal shelters overwhelmed by influx of dogs
Animal shelters in Massachusetts are reaching “crisis” levels due the growing number of animals in need of a home. “Animals will come to us as a result of surrender for life experiences that people are dealing with,” said Mike Keiley, vice president of the Animal Protection Division at MSPCA-Angell Adoption Center. He said m... -
Death of 4-month-old puppy who ingested rat poison prompts warning
Animal rescue workers are putting out a warning after a 4-month-old puppy died from ingesting rat poison. Director Lisa Barker of The Boxer Rescue, Inc. in Grafton, Massachusetts, helps to save any dog she can. But a recent case has her speaking out. “It’s heartbreaking for us,” she said. “It’s heartbreaking.” A ... -
Animal Rescue League of Boston aims to hit 1M adoptions
The Animal Rescue League of Boston is hoping to Clear the Shelters with us, waiving adoption fees for dogs one year or older this week.
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Clear the Shelters: Baypath Humane Society waiving adult dog adoption fees
One shelter is hoping more adult dogs find their forever homes.
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30 cats and kittens will need homes after they were surrendered to the MSPCA
Dozens of cats and kittens were surrendered from a single home Wednesday when the owner, who had been taking in stray animals to keep them safe, realized she had too many to handle, the MSPCA said. The 30 cats range from just a few weeks old to about 4 years old and some of them may be pregnant. They were…
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Flight filled with adoptable pets lands in NH
Nearly 200 dogs and cats were brought from Florida to New Hampshire in hopes of finding their forever homes.
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Clear the Shelters: Dogs, cats and even Guinea pigs up for adoption at Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem
Celia Jepsy, with the Northeast Animal Shelter, says there is a dog population crisis, and there are a number of dogs waiting for loving fur-ever homes at the Salem shelter. There will be a “pay what you can” event for harder to adopt dogs like older dogs or ones with medical challenges, starting next week.
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Clear the Shelters: The cost of caring for your pet
Before taking home a new best friend, it’s important to do the math on whether you can really afford it.
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Clear the Shelters adoption campaign has officially kicked off
The goal is to promote pet adoption and raise funds for animal welfare as NBCUniveral Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, Clear The Shelters, returns for its ninth year.
