ARL celebrates a serious building milestone on its future state-of-the-art facility
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) marked a major milestone within the building of its newly renovated flagship location in Boston’s South Finish on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
On the occasion, visitors took half in a significant custom, signing their names, together with the names of their pets, on the ultimate metal beam that shall be positioned within the constructing. This beam will change into a everlasting a part of ARL’s future residence, symbolizing the group assist behind the undertaking. As soon as full, the power shall be downtown Boston’s solely Animal Care & Adoption Heart.
L to R: Rod Macdonald, Kevin and Margo Mercer, Walter Kenyon, Dr. Cynthia Kettyle, Dr. Edward Schettino, Mary Nee, Dr. David McGrath, Malcolm McDonald
“This shelter shall be greater than partitions and kennels. It will likely be a protected haven for animals in want, for folks going through hardship, and for a group that believes in kindness,” stated Dr. Edward Schettino, ARL’s President and CEO. “It will likely be a spot the place lives start once more.”
ARL’s Boston campus has lengthy served as the center of the group. Initially in-built 1956, the power carries a wealthy historical past, however not meets the usual of care that in the present day’s animals deserve. As ARL’s highest-volume location, it helps extra animals and folks than another ARL web site. Its central location and proximity to public transportation additionally make very important applications and companies accessible to communities going through the best boundaries to care.
Rendering of the brand new Animal Rescue League of Boston constructing – Chandler Road entrance
Development on the brand new Chandler Road facility started in June 2025, with part one anticipated to be accomplished in spring 2027. The reimagined house will embrace an animal care and adoption middle, a canine coaching middle, an expanded shelter and veterinary hospital, and elevated capability for Boston Veterinary Care, ARL’s outpatient clinic, the place 100% of proceeds are reinvested to assist animals in want.
