


population, donate their time and talents to worthy causes. Volunteers are integral members of the ARL family.īut volunteering has benefits beyond caring and participating in such a worthwhile cause.Ībout 63 million people, or 25% of the U.S. Other: Mike the Macaw and Violet the Pig of Dedhamįirst and foremost, nonprofit organizations like ARL simply could not have such a wide reach to help animals in need without volunteers.


33 Acres Destiny (Reserved by 33 Acres) Abbey’s Furbulous Pet Services updated their phone number. Dedham’s Most Dignified- Melissa Salce of Dedham Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Quincy Animal Shelter Volunteers are the backbone of our efforts to improve.Cape’d Crusader- Teresa Snow of Harwich.Best of Boston- Betsy Jones of Watertown.“ARL volunteers are such a special group of individuals and the work they do each and every day continues to inspire as they are true champions for animals in need.”ĭuring each of this year’s volunteer appreciation events, ARL also continued the tradition of handing out a number of awards to volunteers and staff that consistently go above and beyond. “While it’s always an honor to recognize our dedicated volunteer and foster families, to be able to once again hold these celebrations in-person was truly special,” stated ARL Associate Director of Volunteer Engagement, Debby Chaplic. Volunteers are at the heart of ARL’s mission and are the backbone to the organization’s day-to-day operations.įrom feeding animals, cleaning kennels, walking dogs, working with behaviorally challenging animals, sorting through linens and donations, to many other duties, ARL volunteers all bring something unique to the organization, but all have one thing in common – the love and dedication to assisting the animals in ARL’s care in any way possible. In 2021, 1,059 volunteers dedicated nearly 40,000 hours to help animals in need, while ARL’s 526 foster families opened their hearts and homes to 1,071 animals! No animal will be released without a rabies vaccination.This past week, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Week – a time when the organization and pause and say thank you to the hard work and dedication of these true champions for animals in need.Īfter two years of hosting virtual events, ARL was once again able to hold three in-person volunteer appreciation week events at ARL’s Boston, Dedham and Brewster Animal Care and Adoption Centers to celebrate and personally thank each and every volunteer at ARL. (City Section 90.010: Animals Running at Large)Įach owner shall provide proof of current rabies vaccination or the animal will be vaccinated at the time of pickup for a fee. The impoundment fees stated above shall be increased by twice the amount of the impound fee last assessed for each instance in any twelve (12) month period that the same animal is impounded for a violation of Section 90.010. If an animal has been impounded and taken to the City of Quincy Animal Shelter the owners will have to pay the following fees when reclaiming them:Ī $15.00 refund will be given if the animal is altered within 60 days.Īny owner or other person reclaiming a dog or cat impounded for a violation of Section 90.010 for a second time in any twelve (12) month period shall pay an impoundment fee of $20. The hours of operation are: Monday - Friday If you suspect that your animal has been lost or impounded by the City of Quincy Animal Control Officers you can contact the shelter staff by calling 21. The sheltering services are contracted with the Western Illinois Veterinary Clinic. The City of Quincy Animal Shelter is now located at 3910 Wisman Ln.
