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Dog rescues and shelters near Boston, MA

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Boston

98within 50 miles
67shelters
31rescue groups

There are 98 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1 to 50 miles away. They are listed closest first.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to Boston

3

Wandering Tails Pet Recovery

Winthrop, MA · 4 mi away · Rescue group
5.04 reviews
Website Directions
17

New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue Inc

Lincoln, MA · 15 mi away · Rescue group · Old English Sheepdog
4.324 reviews
(781) 819-0131 Website Directions
28

Marshfield Animal Shelter

Marshfield, MA · 25 mi away · Animal shelter
4.429 reviews
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35

Standish Humane Society (not open to the public- visit our website)

Duxbury, MA · 26 mi away · Animal shelter
4.098 reviews
(781) 834-4663 Website Directions
42

Friends of Plymouth Pound

Kingston, MA · 32 mi away · Rescue group
3.661 reviews
Website Directions
48

Rescue Inc.

Amesbury, MA · 35 mi away · Rescue group
4.611 reviews
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All dog rescues and shelters in Massachusetts · Dog breeders near Boston

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Boston, MA?

There are 98 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Boston. The closest is Animal Rescue League of Boston in Boston, about 1 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Boston?

67 animal shelters and 31 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 5 that work with a single breed.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.