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80 Cats And Dogs Rescued From Hoarding Situations In 10 Days: Your Help Is Needed
The Animal Rescue League of Boston needs your help even more than usual because of an influx of animals from hoarding situations.

MASSACHUSETTS—The Animal Rescue League of Boston is on overload, and a lot more animals are in need than even the usual (which is always high).
In the past two weeks, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has rescued 80 cats and dogs from hoarding situations in the central and southern parts of Massachusetts.
ARL reminds would-be donors that it is an unwavering champion for the animals and is equipped to care for all of these animals, but can only answer these calls for help with support from the public.
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Animals removed from hoarding situations face a number of challenges, including severe health and behavioral issues. By donating today you will help:
- Support our special investigations and on-going rescue efforts
- Provide sanctuary for the sudden influx of animals
- Provide much needed medical care (wellness exams, treatment for respiratory infections and zoonotic disease, dental procedures)
- Help rehabilitate and prepare these animals for adoption
Consider making a gift today to support these animals and the on-going work that’s being done by ARL to combat animal hoarding and rescue animals from unhealthy and hazardous conditions.
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ARL’s Law Enforcement Department is here to help, and if you know of or suspect a hoarding situation you can call 617-226-5610 or email cruelty@arlboston.org
Pictured are two of the many cats rescued within the past ten days.
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