There are 100 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Cambridge, Massachusetts, from 2 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 Cambridge
Animal Rescue League of Boston
MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center
Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter
Wandering Tails Pet Recovery
Milton Animal League
Shultz’s Guest House
Quincy Animal Shelter
Off the Rocks Animal Rescue
Stray Pets In Need of Ma Inc
New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue Inc
All Dogs Lives Matter Dog Rescue INC.
MSPCA at Northeast Animal Shelter
PALS Animal Life Savers
Hull Seaside Animal Rescue
Animal Umbrella
Buddy Dog Humane Society Inc
Marblehead Animal Shelter
Forever Home Rescue New England
Save a Dog
Medfield Animal Shelter
MetroWest Humane Society
Hidden Acres Sanctuary
Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts
Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts
Ruff Tales Rescue
Lowell Humane Society
Baypath Humane Society
Megs Rescue Farm
Pets Haven
MSPCA at Nevins Farm
Old Acquaintance Rescue
Ipswich Animal Shelter
Mansfield Animal Shelter
Cape Ann Animal Aid
Salem Animal Rescue League
Marshfield Animal Shelter
Happy Tails Pet Rescue
Milford Humane Society
Standish Humane Society (not open to the public- visit our website)
North Attleboro Animal Control & Shelter
Sterling Animal Shelter
Woonsocket City Animal Shelter
New England Goldens & CS Golden Adoption Services, LLC
Paw-Affection Dachshund Rescue
Rehoboth Animal Control Office
Humane Society for Greater Nashua
Pawfect Life Rescue
Questions
Where can I adopt a dog near Cambridge, MA?
There are 100 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Cambridge. The closest is Poodle Rescue of New England in Somerville, about 2 miles away.
How many animal shelters are near Cambridge?
67 animal shelters and 33 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 4 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.