My Nonprofit Reviews

I adopted a cat from the ARL of Boston in the summer of 2014 and have visited several times. The volunteers are friendly, passionate about animal welfare, and put the animals' wellbeing above all else. When visiting, I was encouraged to safely interact with the cats and "visit" with a few. The animals are well cared for, though of course some are stressed out by the shelter environment. That's standard. The staff does a fantastic job of matching adopters with the right pet. They gently steered us towards an adult cat as opposed to a kitten, as our work schedule/lifestyle isn't compatible with the demands of kitten care. Though he seemed relatively shy at the shelter, within a few days the 8 year-old cat we adopted started lap sitting and following us around. I can honestly say that he's the most affectionate cat I've ever met, and I spent large chunks of my childhood rescuing feral cats, fostering kittens, and finding them homes. ARL's communications and outreach work is also outstanding. Their use of social media, e-mail marketing, and physical mailers remind me to regularly donate and support their endeavors. Keep up the great work!