About the Animal Rescue League of Boston

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%