Worcester Animal Rescue League (WARL)
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Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12pm-4pm.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Central Massachusetts
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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A nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter in Worcester founded in 1912 that cares for cats and dogs from across Central Massachusetts. It runs adoptions, a foster program, a working cat program, lost and found pet services and pet surrenders, and is the intake shelter for stray animals picked up by Worcester Animal Control. It also runs low-cost community vaccine and microchip clinics, spay/neuter programs and a pet food pantry.
How to reach them
Where: 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12pm-4pm.
Good to know
- How to get started: Call (508) 853-0030. Adoption, surrender and lost or found pet information and forms are on the website.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
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Also from this organization
- Worcester Animal Rescue League - Low-Cost Cat Spay/Neuter and Mother Spay Program · Worcester
- Worcester Animal Rescue League - Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic · Worcester
- Worcester Animal Rescue League - Pet Food Pantry · Worcester