Show off your support with Shelter merchandise
Take a look at the classy stuff you can buy at our fundraising events and local stores to help the Shelter:
We are accepting applications online for appointments. All applications must be submitted and approved prior to any adoption. We will not hold any animal if an application has not already been approved.
Application forms and info: cats | dogs | rabbits, birds, other small animals
READ ABOUT OUR ADOPTION PROCESS HERE (pdf) →
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Tumble and Twirl
Domestic Short Hair
Medium
Kittens
Male
Hattie
Domestic Short Hair
Medium
Adult
Female
Val
Domestic Short Hair
Medium
Young
Female
Jordi
Domestic Short Hair
Large
Adult
Male
Rufus
Rat
Small
Young
Male
We are always in need of committed volunteers to walk dogs and feed cats; clean their cages, socialize with them; clean the grounds (seasonal); do fundraising. Please sign up at the shelter (or download this application form, fill it in, and bring it to the shelter). Read more >
is a Facebook Group Page for Marblehead and Swampscott residents to post pictures and information about their missing pets and to share tips and sightings. Go there >
MA RESCUE ORGANIZATION LICENSE #0274
We are a little shelter but we do big things!
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LARGER VERSION →
The age of your cat determines how often they should visit the veterinarian.
Kitten: < 6 months
Every 1–2 months
Junior: 7 months – 2 years
Every 6 months
Adult: 3 years – 6 years
Yearly
Mature: 7 years – 10 years
Yearly
Senior: 11 years – 14 years
Twice yearly
Super senior: 15 years +
Twice yearly
Adopting a cat or kitten is a big decision and there are a few things you should consider before making the commitment.
Read how >
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society’s Catmobile Program is a subsidized mobile spay/neuter clinic designed specifically for cats. Their two Catmobiles are each staffed by a veterinarian and technician and can assist up to 30 cats a day.
The Catmobile program covers the North Shore, South Shore, Central MA, Metrowest, Merrimack River Valley, and greater Boston areas.
There’s some great info here on the Mass.gov blog >
We are in desperate need of foster homes for kitten socializing. We will provide the cage for each kitten. We have brought in record numbers this year and there are still so many to be rescued. Read more >
The kittens in the litter box were recently trapped and are being socialized in hopes of adopting them out like the ones in this story.
Take a look at the classy stuff you can buy at our fundraising events and local stores to help the Shelter: