Founded in 1873, the Lowell Humane Society is one of the oldest humane organizations in the state of Massachusetts. The purpose of the Lowell Humane Society is to prevent cruelty to animals, provide care for homeless and distressed animals and educate the public about responsible pet ownership. The shelter is a private not for profit organization and does not receive any city, state or federal funding. Operations are supported through the generous support of individuals, businesses and foundations. Our services include: Pet Adoptions; Humane Education; Information Services; Lost and Found Service.
Visit the Available Pets section of our website to view all of the animals that are currently available for adoption or visit the shelter in person. If you don’t see an animal that is a good fit for your household at this time, keep checking the website regularly. We update it daily as new animals become ready for adoption. If you do see an animal that would be a good fit for your household (please note any restrictions i.e. kids, other pets, etc.) reach out by email or phone or speak with an Adoption Counselor in person about that animal. If the animal seems like a good match for your household, staff will give you an adoption application to complete and return to us. One of our Adoption Counselors will review your application once we receive the completed paperwork. Once your application has been approved, our staff will contact you to set up a meet & greet if your application is the first in line for that pet, or let you know the status of your application if you are a back-up applicant. We accept backup applications for animals in case the first application falls through. Meet & greets are scheduled between 12:15 pm- 3:00 pm seven days a week. If the initial meet & greet goes well, you can adopt the animal and take them home that day! Make sure to bring a carrier with you to your meet & greet appointment, or purchase a cardboard carrier here for $5.
Chelmsford MA | 2.9 miles away
The Lowell TNR Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to controlling feral cat over-population in Lowell, Massachusetts. Our mission is to spay and neuter all feral and stray cats in Lowell through the humane practice of T.N.R. (Trap-Neuter-Return).
Tyngsboro MA 01879 | 4.5 miles away
Kitty Angels is a no-kill shelter dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned cats, furnishing them with treatment for injuries or other health problems, and placing them into life-long, loving homes with compatible owners. We take all necessary steps to ensure the well-being of our cats, including screening for infectious diseases, spaying and neutering, and providing rabies, distemper and other ne
North Billerica MA 01862 | 4.8 miles away
Billerica Cat Care Coalition (BCCC) is dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of feral and abandoned cats, as well as owned cats and kittens. We work to provide a humane method to end the cycle of feral cat over-reproduction, via our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. An engine for social change, BCCC is the first organization based in Billerica, Massachusetts to introduce and advocate fo
Tewksbury MA | 5.7 miles away
Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. (LRR) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to placing purebred Labrador Retrievers in suitable, loving homes. All LRR Labs are up-to-date on vaccines and have been neutered or spayed before being adopted by well-screened homes in the New England area.
Westford MA | 6.7 miles away
Furry Tails is a small, private, no-kill rescue group dedicated to the care and adoption of homeless cats. Through our application and interview process, we strive to make the perfect match to ensure a loving, lifelong home for those cats in our care.
Westford MA 01886 | 6.9 miles away
Forgotten Angels Shelter, Inc. is a pro-life, non-profit 501(c)3 foster home based shelter for homeless cats.
Wilmington MA | 10.5 miles away
Lots of Love Cat Rescue was founded on the belief that no animal should have to go hungry, be homeless or live in fear or pain. Lots of Love Cat Rescue is a group of volunteer animal lovers whose mission is to rescue, provide sanctuary, re-home abandoned, stray and neglected cats. Our animals are examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, to ensure the numbers of unwanted cats be
Bedford MA 01730 | 10.7 miles away
Whiskers of Hope, Inc. is a non-profit no-kill adoption organization for cats and kittens. We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable corporation. We operate a no-kill “virtual shelter” with all our cats in the care of foster homes.
Woburn MA 01888 | 13.9 miles away
WFCC is a non-profit no kill organization of dedicated volunteers committed to controlling the stray and feral cat population through a humane trap, neuter and return program. Our primary activities include humane education to the public regarding pet overpopulation and providing assistance to cats in life threatening situations.
Woburn MA 01888 | 13.9 miles away
The House Rabbit Network is an organization formed with two primary purposes: To rescue homeless rabbits and find them good indoor homes and also to educate the public about rabbits and their care. These activities may include: providing foster care for discarded domestic rabbits and arranging for adoption to permanent indoor homes; assisting humane societies and shelters with rabbits; providing s
North Reading MA | 13.9 miles away
North Atlantic Westie Rescue, Inc., is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit organization incorporated in Massachusetts. North Atlantic Westie Rescue’s mission is to find, rehabilitate, and place homeless West Highland White Terriers in permanent homes where they can be the best dog they can be. None of its volunteers receive a salary for their work, often contributing funds out
Boxborough MA 01719 | 14.2 miles away
The Cavalier Alliance for Rescue, Research, and Education, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on Cavalier King Charles Spaniels who are seniors and/or with special medical needs.
Lexington MA 02421 | 15.7 miles away
Northeast Coonhound Rescue is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the welfare and rescue of coonhounds, hound mixes, and beagles. We transport dogs from the southern and midwestern states to New England, New York and New Jersey to find their forever homes. We promote the coonhound breeds in the Northeast and provide educational information to potential adopters. We also provide ref
Waltham MA 02454 | 16.1 miles away
The Cat Connection is an all-volunteer (with the exception of our Shelter Director) 501(c)(3) nonprofit no-kill organization whose primary mission is to rescue abandoned, abused, unwanted, stray, neglected, and injured cats, and to facilitate their adoption into responsible permanent homes. The second part of our mission is to control the feral cat population through our Trap-Neuter-Return-Maintai
Wakefield MA 01880 | 16.3 miles away
PAWS is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal welfare organization, founded in Wakefield in 1982 by Esther Nowell. We serve many communities north of Boston. Our mission is to: promote and protect the rights and well-being of all domestic animals and wildlife, and foster greater understanding of animal welfare and animal rights through education.