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The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy in homes. While they make every effort possible to help keep an animal where they belong, it's inevitable that some animals in need will make their way into shelters before they can be connected with a loving family. By partnering with communities, the ARL helps animals heal and thrive, keep pets and people together, and protect animals from harm. Because there is no government funding for this important work, animals must rely on people to get the care they need, when they need it most, 365 days a year.

The Potter League for Animals is dedicated to promote, protect and advance the well-being of Rhode Island's companion animals. As the most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, Potter League impacts more than 10,000 companion animals each year. For more than 90 years, they have been committed to service the needs of people and animals in the Rhode Island community. As the heart of a compassionate community, Potter League for Animals enrich lives and promote the humane treatment of animals.

Second Chance Animal Services is a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1999. Second Chance began as an animal shelter and grew to help more pets in need. Today, Second Chance operates Community Veterinary Hospitals in North Brookfield, Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester providing access to the highest-quality veterinary care for all. Subsidized rates are provided to underserved communities to ensure access to care for all pets in need. Last year, Second Chance helped over 56,000 pets live better lives through full-service veterinary care, spay/neuter services, adoption services, community & educational outreach programs, training, and a pet food pantry.

MSPCA-Angell's mission is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society. Since 1868, the MSPCA-Angell has been at the forefront of animal protection and veterinary care, providing hands-on care for thousands of animals each year. Today, the MSPCA-Angell is a world leader in animal welfare; healing, rescuing, sheltering, protecting, and advocating for more animals than any other humane organization in the United States

Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton connects people and animals to build a compassionate community. Baypath provides shelter, care, and enrichment to animals in need, help them find loving homes, and promote well-being through outreach, education, and partnerships. Baypath prioritizes thoughtful matchmaking in adoption experiences to help individuals find the right fit, both for animals and families. Baypath's goal is to understand each animal's situation and needs and to develop a targeted plan that will help the animal thrive. The team of staff and volunteers are deeply committed to learning about animal welfare and continually find new ways to improve the health and well-being of the animals.

Hotel for Homeless Dogs, based in Cumberland, Rhode Island, is a first-of-its-kind rescue and adoption facility built on a simple belief: homeless dogs deserve more than cages and concrete — they deserve comfort, structure, and a real shot at life. Hotel for Homeless Dogs rescue dogs from some of the country's worst conditions: cruelty cases, overcrowded kill shelters, and abandonment situations where no one else shows up. Every dog that checks in receives top-tier veterinary care, emotional support and the gold-standard treatment called The Hotel Effect; where healing begins the moment they arrive. When they're ready, they don't just leave. They graduate into homes, into families, and into the lives they were meant to live.

Paws For Patrick is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health of young people through the emotional support of animals. Created in memory of Patrick Roemer, a dedicated animal lover who died by suicide, the organization has impacted thousands of lives nationwide since 2020. Paws for Patrick is dedicated to supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health challenges by making it easier to obtain an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). Through their comprehensive ESA program, Paws for Patrick proudly serves families in all 50 states, focusing on clients ages 0–30. In addition, Paws for Patrick's Therapy Dog Program brings certified therapy dogs into group settings—such as schools and mental health programs—to provide calming, meaningful interactions that help reduce anxiety and foster emotional connection for young people.

The ASPCA^® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®) has been at the forefront of animal rescue and protection since founding as the first animal welfare organization in North America in 1866. For more than 150 years, ASPCA has been the leading voice in animal welfare, bringing the critical protection of animals to the forefront of society. ASPCA has led the way in fighting cruelty, rescuing and securing adoptions for animals in need, and driving significant legislative change that protects their lives and welfare — ultimately transforming how Americans value and care for animals.

Operation Delta Dog is dedicated to reducing veteran suicide rates by rescuing homeless dogs and training them to be psychiatric service dogs for veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and military sexual trauma (MST). By bringing together veterans and rescue dogs, Operation Delta Dog aims to provide healing, support, and a new lease on life for both. Operation Delta Dog rescues dogs from shelters and trains them to become highly skilled service dogs that assist veterans in their daily lives. Each dog is carefully matched with a veteran, and the training process is customized to meet the unique needs of both. Their program is provided at no cost to Veterans because of the belief that they have given enough. The service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks that help mitigate the symptoms of PTSD, TBI, and MST. From interrupting nightmares to providing a calming presence in stressful situations, these dogs offer life-changing support to their veterans.