Rescued hamsters seeking loving homes

Last Thursday, our rescue team answered a call about a hamster in a cage that had been thrown into the garbage. However, when we retrieved the cage, instead of one hamster there were fifteen!

No animal, no matter how small, should be treated with cruelty or neglect. We are now seeking homes for these pocket-sized pals where they can receive the love and respect they deserve.

Hamsters make wonderful apartment pets and often become very comfortable with their owners. They’re also adorably cute – see these “Winter White” dwarf hamsters with their unique markings, carefully held by volunteer Dan.

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Yogathon raises money for the League

For a charity event benefiting the Animal Rescue League, Patrice Flesch put on a Yogathon of classes at her South End studio that ran from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the last of which allowed dogs to participate with their owners.

The event, which raised $500 for the Animal Rescue League, attracted both yoga lovers and dog lovers to whom the Animal Rescue League is an important cause.

The Yogathon was put together in collaboration with three South End businesses — South End Yoga, the Animal Rescue League, and Katz and Dogz, a holistic animal massage practice run by Arnie Katz, who opened the class with a lesson on canine massage and relaxation.

Read the full story on Boston.com

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Lt. Alan Borgal Named One of America’s Top Animal Defenders

In honor of National Justice for Animals Week, the Animal Legal Defense Fund named America’s Top 10 Animal Defenders, including our very own Lt. Alan Borgal.

Alan has worked at the League for 37 years and continues to be a true advocate for animals. As Director of the League’s Center for Animal Protection, he has saved countless animals’ lives. In 2007, Alan recieved the “Heroes Among Us Award” presented by the Boston Celtics. He also received the  Vartkes K. “VIC” Karaian Award in May of this past year for his work in supporting environmental health in the community.

We would like to congratulate Alan on this well-deserved honor and thank him for everything he does for animals in need!

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Miles for Mutts This Friday at The Greatest Bar

Join us as we support Keegan Garnsey, a Veterinarian Technician for the Boston Veterinary Clinic, who is running the 2012 Boston Marathon and raising $8,000 for the League!

Miles for Mutts
The Greatest Bar

262 Friend Street, Boston

Friday, February 24th
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Bring friends and come take a chance in winning an amazing prize in the raffle!

Here is a sneak peek of some of the silent auction and raffle prizes available:

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Josh Beckett signed baseball
Pair of Red Sox tickets
Liberty Hotel- Weekend night stay

 RAFFLE ITEMS
(4) AMC movie passes
Pair of New Balance athletic shoes
David Ortiz signed baseball
Harpoon Brewery gift basket
Dog Jacket
(2) New England Aquarium tickets
(2) Duck Tours passes
$50 Melting Pot gift card
(4) Franklin Park Zoo family pack

All proceeds benefit the animals at the Animal Rescue League of Boston!

Can’t attend the event? Support Keegan’s marathon effort by clicking here.

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Making the Rounds: Serving the Community

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Serving the community
Twice a year, the League joins forces with Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) and the MSPCA to provide low-cost spay/neuter services to DDorchester residents. Dorchester residents Millie (left), Ida (with her cat Jerry) and Stanley arrive for the feline wellness clinic.

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League Photo wins Picture of the Year

Boston Herald photographer Mark Garfinkel won first-place in the 2012 Boston Press Photographer’s Association annual “Pictures of the Year” contest. Mark took home top prize in the Animal Picture Story category for his photo of League staff trying to aid a trapped coyote.

Read the full story on the Boston Herald website.

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Hockey Tournament to Benefit the League

Boston Pride Hockey – “BeanPot” Classic International Hockey Tournament will again donate their proceeds to the Animal Rescue League of Boston!

Boston Pride Hockey is hosting an international ice hockey tournament on Memorial Day weekend, May 25th-28th.  Eight teams from the US and Canada will compete in two divisions at the Revere Rink.  Part of the tournament will involve fundraisers and 50-50 raffles to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Boston. This event is a hockey tournament comprised mostly of gay/lesbian ice hockey teams from places such as Vancouver, NYC, Toronto and other locations around the two countries

The tournament’s fundraising goal is $2,500 which is more than double to what it raised last year.

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