The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) obtained a $2 million present from Arthur and Paula Rabe on November 13, 2025.
The contribution will go in direction of the ARL’s capital marketing campaign to assemble a brand new three-story, 35,000 sq. foot $48 million facility within the South Finish.
“Our Boston shelter is the center and soul of ARL, however it’s outdated and not meets the usual of care that animals deserve and that we will present,” mentioned Dr. Edward Schettino, ARL President & CEO.
A revamped facility will higher meet the wants of native animals, together with transports from throughout the nation. ARL has seen an elevated demand for animal providers within the final 5 years because of the ongoing housing disaster, meals insecurity and excessive price of veterinary care. ARL has had a 100% improve within the variety of pet meals offered to house owners going through limitations, and a 104% improve in low-cost wellness exams for pets locally.
ARL started building on the brand new facility over the summer season after asserting the venture in October 2024. ARL is working with Animal Arts, a Colorado-based structure agency devoted to creating animal areas for animal welfare organizations and veterinary hospitals, and Boston-based architect Jonathan Garland with JGE to design the constructing’s exterior.
“This new constructing will present an accessible, inexpensive heart so individuals who want an animal can share their lives with one,” mentioned donor Arthur Rabe.
The Rabe household has contributed to the ARL Boston since they adopted their cat Jill in 2007. They reside with their son Logan and their different cat Paul in Chestnut Hill.
