MSPCA-Angell
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Adopt dogs, cats, small & large/farm animals. Vet hospital: specialty & general care. Animal welfare advocacy & law enforcement. Serving all of MA! Learn more at www.mspca.org
#DidYouKnow stagnant water in a Christmas tree holder can contain bacteria that might sicken pets if they drink it? Learn more about holiday safety here, via @wbznewsradio.bsky.social: wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/mspc...
MSPCA Issues Tips For Pet Owners Ahead Of The Holidays | WBZ NewsRadio 1030
As the holidays quickly approach, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) has tips on how to care for your pets as we head into the new year.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
#DidYouKnow stagnant water in a Christmas tree holder can contain bacteria that might sicken pets if they drink it? Learn more about holiday safety here, via @wbznewsradio.bsky.social: wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/mspc...
“Ice melt can burn dogs’ paws,” said [Angell veterinarian Dr. Susan O'Bell]. “You can buy pet-safe ice melt, but if you don’t have it or are walking your dog in areas beyond your home, consider using boots or other foot coverings.”
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Holiday Hazards: MSPCA-Angell shares tips to keep pets safe this holiday season
Holiday Hazards: MSPCA-Angell shares tips to keep pets safe this holiday season
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December 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“Ice melt can burn dogs’ paws,” said [Angell veterinarian Dr. Susan O'Bell]. “You can buy pet-safe ice melt, but if you don’t have it or are walking your dog in areas beyond your home, consider using boots or other foot coverings.”
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“We’re fortunate to have access to the advanced care at Angell that allows us to help other shelters in Massachusetts by taking on these kinds of complex cases."
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December 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“We’re fortunate to have access to the advanced care at Angell that allows us to help other shelters in Massachusetts by taking on these kinds of complex cases."
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If you are able to provide foster care, please do. I did it for 20 years and loved it!
"The MSPCA is feeling the burden of the bump in pet surrenders. The organization said it has spent around $1 million and invested 50,000 days of care over the last three years on these surrendered pets who otherwise would have loving homes."
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MSPCA sees surge in pet surrenders as owners struggle to find animal-inclusive housing
The MSPCA has seen a nearly 50% increase in animals being surrendered to their shelters for housing-related concerns over the last three years. The organization is now offering new resources for famil...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
If you are able to provide foster care, please do. I did it for 20 years and loved it!
"The MSPCA is feeling the burden of the bump in pet surrenders. The organization said it has spent around $1 million and invested 50,000 days of care over the last three years on these surrendered pets who otherwise would have loving homes."
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MSPCA sees surge in pet surrenders as owners struggle to find animal-inclusive housing
The MSPCA has seen a nearly 50% increase in animals being surrendered to their shelters for housing-related concerns over the last three years. The organization is now offering new resources for famil...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"The MSPCA is feeling the burden of the bump in pet surrenders. The organization said it has spent around $1 million and invested 50,000 days of care over the last three years on these surrendered pets who otherwise would have loving homes."
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“People burn a lot of candles or scented oils during the holidays,” said [Angell Animal Medical Center's] Dr. Allukian. “The smoke can irritate your pet’s respiratory system and worsen any preexisting issues like asthma or tracheal issues.”
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December 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“People burn a lot of candles or scented oils during the holidays,” said [Angell Animal Medical Center's] Dr. Allukian. “The smoke can irritate your pet’s respiratory system and worsen any preexisting issues like asthma or tracheal issues.”
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Great news! 72 dogs found new loving homes during the Snow Place Like Home adoption event. Thank you to everyone who adopted and shared the news to help find so many pups the happy homes for the holidays they deserve ❄️🐾💙
NEW: We’re joining with five of our shelter partners across Massachusetts on a special holiday-themed adoptathon for adult dogs next week–December 8 through 14!
During the event–called Snow Place Like Home–fees will be waived for all dogs aged one and older 1/
During the event–called Snow Place Like Home–fees will be waived for all dogs aged one and older 1/
December 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Great news! 72 dogs found new loving homes during the Snow Place Like Home adoption event. Thank you to everyone who adopted and shared the news to help find so many pups the happy homes for the holidays they deserve ❄️🐾💙
Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way, oh what fun it is to ride to a shelter to adopt an adult dog with no adoption fee!
Maybe that's a stretch, but our Snow Place Like Home adoptathon is happening now through Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9 shelters across Massachusetts! Visit mspca.org/dogs for info
Maybe that's a stretch, but our Snow Place Like Home adoptathon is happening now through Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9 shelters across Massachusetts! Visit mspca.org/dogs for info
December 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way, oh what fun it is to ride to a shelter to adopt an adult dog with no adoption fee!
Maybe that's a stretch, but our Snow Place Like Home adoptathon is happening now through Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9 shelters across Massachusetts! Visit mspca.org/dogs for info
Maybe that's a stretch, but our Snow Place Like Home adoptathon is happening now through Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9 shelters across Massachusetts! Visit mspca.org/dogs for info
“If we’re able to hit our adoption goal, we will have collectively adopted out (1,000) dogs during these kinds of [fee-waived] events—a truly remarkable achievement.”
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'Snow place like home.' MA dog shelters doing free adoptions for holidays
"Snow Place Like Home" event running through Sunday, Dec. 14 at different shelters in Massachusetts so people can adopt a dog fee-free ahead of the holidays.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“If we’re able to hit our adoption goal, we will have collectively adopted out (1,000) dogs during these kinds of [fee-waived] events—a truly remarkable achievement.”
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Dragon, Kobe, and Ms. Piggy from Baypath Humane want you to know that their adoption fees are waived this week as part of the Snow Place Like Home adoption event! It’s happening now through Dec. 21 at 9 shelters across Massachusetts. Hours vary by location. Visit mspca.org/dogs for more info 🐶💙🐾❄️
December 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Dragon, Kobe, and Ms. Piggy from Baypath Humane want you to know that their adoption fees are waived this week as part of the Snow Place Like Home adoption event! It’s happening now through Dec. 21 at 9 shelters across Massachusetts. Hours vary by location. Visit mspca.org/dogs for more info 🐶💙🐾❄️
“It’s the holiday season — a time when everyone, including these homeless pets, should be celebrating with family and surrounded by love”
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and five other shelters across the state are waiving adoption fees for certain dogs this week.
Details: https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/mspca-waiving-adoption-fees-for-certain-dogs-ahead-of-the-holidays/
Details: https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/mspca-waiving-adoption-fees-for-certain-dogs-ahead-of-the-holidays/
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“It’s the holiday season — a time when everyone, including these homeless pets, should be celebrating with family and surrounded by love”
"There are a lot of misconceptions about adopting older dogs, like they can’t be playful or energetic," [MSPCA-Angell Project Manager Jamie Garabedian] said. "Likewise with bigger dogs, a lot of people assume they need hours of exercise a day, but all dogs are different."
Shelters across Mass. waive fees for adult dogs in weeklong holiday drive | Click on the image to read the full story
Shelters across Mass. waive fees for adult dogs in weeklong holiday drive
MSPCA-Angell and partners are waiving adoption fees for older dogs during their "Snow Place Like Home" adopt-a-thon.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
"There are a lot of misconceptions about adopting older dogs, like they can’t be playful or energetic," [MSPCA-Angell Project Manager Jamie Garabedian] said. "Likewise with bigger dogs, a lot of people assume they need hours of exercise a day, but all dogs are different."
NEW: We’re joining with five of our shelter partners across Massachusetts on a special holiday-themed adoptathon for adult dogs next week–December 8 through 14!
During the event–called Snow Place Like Home–fees will be waived for all dogs aged one and older 1/
During the event–called Snow Place Like Home–fees will be waived for all dogs aged one and older 1/
December 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
NEW: We’re joining with five of our shelter partners across Massachusetts on a special holiday-themed adoptathon for adult dogs next week–December 8 through 14!
During the event–called Snow Place Like Home–fees will be waived for all dogs aged one and older 1/
During the event–called Snow Place Like Home–fees will be waived for all dogs aged one and older 1/
"[E]ven the most well-socialized or highly trained dog can be thrown off by a certain scent, [Angell Animal Medical Center’s Director of Behavioral Services, Dr. Terri Bright] said.”
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Unleashed dogs in Boston are a source of frustration for some people, and citations have risen - The Boston Globe
The clashes play out in parks, on baseball fields, and Facebook pages — often pitting neighbor against neighbor.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"[E]ven the most well-socialized or highly trained dog can be thrown off by a certain scent, [Angell Animal Medical Center’s Director of Behavioral Services, Dr. Terri Bright] said.”
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Our Giving Back Tuesday Pet Food Drive was a huge success!! We could not have done it without you.
Thank you to every member of our Community Outreach team and every volunteer who stood out in the cold rain yesterday to make sure pets in our community had what they needed 1/
Thank you to every member of our Community Outreach team and every volunteer who stood out in the cold rain yesterday to make sure pets in our community had what they needed 1/
December 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Our Giving Back Tuesday Pet Food Drive was a huge success!! We could not have done it without you.
Thank you to every member of our Community Outreach team and every volunteer who stood out in the cold rain yesterday to make sure pets in our community had what they needed 1/
Thank you to every member of our Community Outreach team and every volunteer who stood out in the cold rain yesterday to make sure pets in our community had what they needed 1/
ICYMI: 'When Donna Kershaw took on a volunteering role at MSPCA Nevins Farm she didn’t expect a routine assignment caring for a litter of cats to change her life. But Douglas, blind and recovering from severe health issues, captured her heart.'
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December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
ICYMI: 'When Donna Kershaw took on a volunteering role at MSPCA Nevins Farm she didn’t expect a routine assignment caring for a litter of cats to change her life. But Douglas, blind and recovering from severe health issues, captured her heart.'
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This is today! Head to the Giraffe entrance at the Franklin Park Zoo beginning at 2:00 p.m. 🐾
Rain, snow, wintry mix–whatever comes our way, we’ll be distributing pet food at the Franklin Park Playstead in Boston on Giving Back Tuesday tomorrow (Dec. 2) from 2-6pm. If you or someone you know needs a boost this holiday season, come see us 💙❤️
December 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is today! Head to the Giraffe entrance at the Franklin Park Zoo beginning at 2:00 p.m. 🐾
Rain, snow, wintry mix–whatever comes our way, we’ll be distributing pet food at the Franklin Park Playstead in Boston on Giving Back Tuesday tomorrow (Dec. 2) from 2-6pm. If you or someone you know needs a boost this holiday season, come see us 💙❤️
December 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Rain, snow, wintry mix–whatever comes our way, we’ll be distributing pet food at the Franklin Park Playstead in Boston on Giving Back Tuesday tomorrow (Dec. 2) from 2-6pm. If you or someone you know needs a boost this holiday season, come see us 💙❤️
“Grapes and raisins have toxicity to kidneys, which can be quite bad if dogs consume a lot of it,” [Angell Animal Medical Center's Dr. Kiko Bracker] said. “It’s a dose toxicity, and a dog’s size has a lot to do with it."
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Pets (sometimes) enjoy the holidays, too. How to keep them safe
While enjoying the festivities of the holiday season, remember that your pet may have special needs or restrictions.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“Grapes and raisins have toxicity to kidneys, which can be quite bad if dogs consume a lot of it,” [Angell Animal Medical Center's Dr. Kiko Bracker] said. “It’s a dose toxicity, and a dog’s size has a lot to do with it."
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"Food insecurity is a real concern in many communities across the state. We work year-round to bring pet food into these communities, but with the cut in SNAP benefits earlier this month, the need surged, so we had to work harder than ever."
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MSPCA-Angell Sets 100K Pet Food Donation Goal For Giving Back Tuesday
Donations are being accepted ahead of the massive planned food distribution day on Dec. 1.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"Food insecurity is a real concern in many communities across the state. We work year-round to bring pet food into these communities, but with the cut in SNAP benefits earlier this month, the need surged, so we had to work harder than ever."
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“So far this month, we’ve held 25 pop-ups, in addition to delivering pet food to 31 human food pantries,” said [MSPCA-Angell Community Outreach Director] Alyssa Krieger. “We’ve already distributed more than 200,000 pet meals in November, which is truly incredible.”
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MSPCA-Angell to hold 'Giving Back Tuesday' pet food drive distribution | ABC6
The MSPCA-Angell will be holding a food pantry to distribute approximately 100,000 pet meals in one day next week.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“So far this month, we’ve held 25 pop-ups, in addition to delivering pet food to 31 human food pantries,” said [MSPCA-Angell Community Outreach Director] Alyssa Krieger. “We’ve already distributed more than 200,000 pet meals in November, which is truly incredible.”
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UPDATE: 68 dogs were adopted during the pay-what-you-can adoptathon! A HUGE thank you to everyone who adopted and shared the news ❤️💙
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
UPDATE: 68 dogs were adopted during the pay-what-you-can adoptathon! A HUGE thank you to everyone who adopted and shared the news ❤️💙
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The MSPCA is hosting a special emergency adoptathon this weekend across its four shelters in which dogs and puppies will be available to adopt for a “pay-what-you-can” fee.
Details: https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/mspca-hosting-pay-what-you-can-dog-adoptathon-this-weekend/
Details: https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/mspca-hosting-pay-what-you-can-dog-adoptathon-this-weekend/
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The MSPCA is hosting a special emergency adoptathon this weekend across its four shelters in which dogs and puppies will be available to adopt for a “pay-what-you-can” fee.
Details: https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/mspca-hosting-pay-what-you-can-dog-adoptathon-this-weekend/
Details: https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/mspca-hosting-pay-what-you-can-dog-adoptathon-this-weekend/
Meadow's surgery went well, and she's recovering in our clinic! We'll update our socials when she's available for adoption ❤️🐱💙
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Meadow's surgery went well, and she's recovering in our clinic! We'll update our socials when she's available for adoption ❤️🐱💙
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Dozens of dogs seized in animal cruelty cases in Massachusetts now up for adoption, MSPCA says
Dozens of dogs seized in animal cruelty cases in Massachusetts now up for adoption, MSPCA says
Dozens of dogs that were surrendered during animal cruelty investigations are now up for adoption through the MSPCA during an emergency adoption event.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Dozens of dogs seized in animal cruelty cases in Massachusetts now up for adoption, MSPCA says