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NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENTOur founder Anna Harris Smith gave the ARL its reason for being when she wrote that, while getting cats and dogs off the street is work worth doing, it’s the teaching of thoughtful kindness that changes families, communities, and a nation. This idea is as relevant today as it was almost 115 years ago.
Our hope is that every animal will have a happy and healthy life. Unfortunately, for far too many animals in our communities, this hope remains out of reach.
Sometimes, it’s because their family’s financial situation limits their access to basic, preventive, and emergency veterinary care.
Other times, it’s because they’re silently suffering from cruelty or abuse.
As we look ahead to 2014 and beyond, the question of how to give more animals in need that chance at happy and healthy lives is very much at the top of our minds. I look forward to sharing with you our progress as we work to extend our reach and advocate for a more humane society in which both people and animals are valued and loved.
Sincerely, Mary Nee
Our Mission The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is dedicated to rescuing domesticated animals and wildlife from suffering, cruelty, abandonment, and neglect.
Last year, the ARL rescued and treated 4,500 animals, including Franny and Tuukka, two of 13 puppies found living in cruel conditions
during a drug raid at a home in Middleboro.
Animalsrecovering
from crueltyand neglect
Sheltersacross thecountry
Homelesspets and
farm animals
Individuals and familieswith limited
economic means
Lawenforcemento�cials and
agencies
Animalcontrolo�cers
statewide
Under-servedcommunities
Feral cats whoneed basic
medical careDomesticanimals
and wildlifein distress
RESCUEWe investigate animal
cruelty and rescue domestic animals and wildlife.
TREATWe provide veterinary services including spay/neutering and
wellness clinics.
CAREWe offer animal surrender,
shelter, adoption, andburial services.
EDUCATEWe are leaders in the fieldsof behavioral assessment
and dog training.
History of the Red BarnThe red barn in our logo reminds us of where we came from and stands as an important symbol of protection against the suffering so many animals still endure.
The brutal treatment of horses, cats and dogs in Boston’s neighborhoods first moved Anna Harris Smith to establish the ARL and to open animal shelters throughout the state in 1899.
The nineteenth century has been called the golden age of the horse. In urban areas, horses were vital to transportation, commerce, and public safety. In spite of their importance, the standards of care for work horses varied widely.
Anna Harris Smith dedicated considerable time and resources to helping Boston’s working horses. Many spent time in the red barnat our Dedham location, a haven from the poor and sometimes cruel treatment they often suffered.
Horses may no longer roamthe streets of Boston, butsadly animal cruelty andneglect still exist today.
Who do we help? Serving Greater Boston,Southeastern Massachusetts,
and Cape Cod throughlocations in Boston,
Brewster, and Dedham.
The ARL TodayThe ARL is a progressive animal welfare organization with 88 staff members passionate about our mission, and a dedicated corps of 700 volunteers.
We provide direct care to thousands of homeless animals each year through our adoption centers in Boston, Brewster, and Dedham. The ARL’s Center for Shelter Dogs also provides innovative research and behavioral assessment tools for animal shelters nationwide.
The ARL is the only animal welfare organization in Massachusetts that has an emergency rescue services team dedicated to assisting domestic animals and wildlife in distress. Our law enforcement team and Center for Animal Protection act as a resource to local authorities dealing with cruelty and neglect cases and issues.
We serve individuals and families of limited economic means by offering affordable veterinary care and behavioral resources through our subsidized programs such as the Alice T. Whitney Fund and mobile Spay Waggin’.
Animalsrecovering
from crueltyand neglect
Sheltersacross thecountry
Homelesspets and
farm animals
Individuals and familieswith limited
economic means
Lawenforcemento�cials and
agencies
Animalcontrolo�cers
statewide
Under-servedcommunities
Feral cats whoneed basic
medical careDomesticanimals
and wildlifein distress
arlboston.org
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Animal Rescue Leagueof Boston Headquarters10 Chandler StreetBoston, MA 02116
The Impact of Your Donations* •6,244 dogs received a behavioral evaluation with the Center for
Shelter Dogs Match-Up II Shelter Dog Rehoming Program. •4,500 animals rescued and treated. •3,524 animals spayed and neutered on
the Cape and South Shore through the mobile Spay Waggin’.
• 3,000 homeless animals placed in permanent homes. • 1,500 animals inspected by ARL’s
Center for Animal Protection in suspected cruelty or neglect cases. • 1,000 homeless animals recuperated
and re-acclimated in foster homes. • 134 feral cats spayed, neutered, and
cared for in Greater Boston. • 22 cases of animal cruelty and neglect
supported with forensic analysis and expert law enforcement testimony.
*2012 performance data
Stay connected with us!
We do not receive any government funding.We rely soley on the generosity of our supporters to help animals in need.
Save a life. Donate today!arlboston.org/donate or call 617.426.9170 x615
Public Support
Program Fees
Investment Income
Trust Income
Bequests
2012 Revenues20%20%18%
24%32%
6%
Program Services
General & Admin
Fundraising
2012 Expenses
78%
16%
6%