Worcester Animal Rescue League
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Founded in 1912 by a group of women determined to save overworked and abused farm horses, WARL continues this legacy of love for animals.
www.worcesterarl.org
License Number: 0348
https://www.pledge.to/organizations/04-2133247/worcester-animal-rescue-league
Members of the press may contact [email protected] for official statements or interview requests. As a private, non-profit organization that does not receive any county, state, or federal funding, WARL relies heavily on the generosity of donors and volunteers. The facility annually assists over 2500 cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies in the communities surrounding Worcester MA. Programs and services include lost and found, boarding, adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter & vaccine clinics, educational programs, foster and volunteer opportunities. Now the largest animal shelter in Central Massachusetts, WARL is a limited intake shelter, accepting pets only when enough kennel space is available; it does not believe in time or space limits for adoptable pets, and uses every resource available to place each one.
10/03/2026
Update: this dogs owner has been found! Do you know me or who I belong to? I was found on the Holden/worcester line. I am currently with Holden animal control. If you know me or know who I belong to, please call the Holden police department. Proof of ownership is required for reclamation.
10/02/2026
Spooky season is here! 🎃🐾
Our friends at Webster First Federal Credit Union are bringing back their Boo-tiful Photos Contest - and this year, the Grand Prize includes a $2,000 donation to WARL in honor of the winner! 💙
Check out their post below for all the details and enter your favorite festive pet photo! 👻📸
🎃🐾 Calling all spooky sidekicks and festive furballs! 🐾🎃
Our 2026 Boo-tiful Photos Contest is back, and we want to see your furry friends showing off their Halloween spirit and fall fun! Whether they're rocking a costume, jumping into a leaf pile, or enjoying their favorite autumn adventure, enter for a chance to win BIG.
🏆 Grand Prize Winner receives: ✨A $300 Chewy Gift card and a prize basket worth $150✨ Plus, $2,000 donated to Worcester Animal Rescue League (WARL) in the winner's honor! Second place will receive a $100 Chewy Gift card!
📸 Entry Period: October 2 - November 2, 2026!
Ready to make your pet the star of the season? Enter your boo-tiful photo here! https://ow.ly/YvLq50ZMKjp
The top 10 pictures with the most likes on the contest landing page will be entered into the live voting round! 🍂👻
10/01/2026
Do you know us or who we belong to? We were recently found as strays in Worcester. If you know us or know who we belong to, please contact the shelter at 508-853-0030 or email [email protected]. Proof of ownership is required for reclamation.
10/01/2026
🐾 New to the adoption floor! 🐾
Just look at these adorable faces! 🥰 They’re ready to meet their new families and find their forever homes. ❤️
Today is a walk-in adoption day from 12–4 PM! Stop by, say hello, and you might just meet your new best friend. 🐶🐱🏡
Come see us and give these sweet faces a chance! 💕
Thank you for 53,000
Followers 🥳🐾
09/30/2026
New to the adoption floor, Ms. Pina Colada has some very special news to share.
I can’t believe I am writing this.
Second thought.
Yes. Yes, I can.
We have the BEST community. The best support.
Guys… we told you we had a magical weekend. We told you to stay tuned.
It’s here.
The announcement that will make your week, but probably your month.
Ya know what?
Your year.
Every
Single
Dog
Featured
Was
Adopted!
We still can’t believe it.
Thank you. Thank you all.
Trust us, you want to stay tuned because we have so many feel-good stories coming your way! Some very special moments that were captured.
Today, we continue our mission with new faces. New hopefuls waiting for their turn at forever.
Walk-in adoptions are today, starting at 12–4 PM. ❤️🐾
Pina coladas bio 👇
https://worcesterarl.org/dogs-for-adoption/pp61473851/PinaColada
09/29/2026
Update: This pup has been reunited with their family. Do you know me or who I belong to? I was found on Albany Street in Worcester on 9/29/26. The name I was given at the shelter is Tuba. If you know me or know who I belong to, please call 508–853–0030 or email [email protected]. Proof of ownership is required for reclamation.
09/29/2026
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139 Holden Street
Worcester, MA
01606
Opening Hours
| Monday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 4pm |
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