Rescue Organizations
These lists are not meant to be comprehensive. Please note that MRFRS is not affiliated with, nor do we endorse, any of these groups. If you are looking to surrender a pet, it is your responsibility to find out whether or not the group you choose is a no-kill shelter. Note that many no-kill shelters (like MRFRS) often have a waiting list -- please call first to inquire about each group's surrender policies.
MassCats is also an excellent resource for assistance in Massachusetts. Once on the page, you can send an email to the moderator to post to this 400+ member group of trappers, rescuers, shelter workers, vets, vet techs, and others involved in cat welfare in Massachusetts. Make sure to include your town, contact information, and a quick description of the situation.
MA Rescue Groups Local to MRFRS's Service Area
- Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley (Bradford)
- MSPCA (Methuen, as well as other locations)
- Ipswich Humane Group
- Friends of Marblehead's Abandoned Animals
- Cape Ann Animal Aid
- Friends of Beverly Animals
- Peabody Animal Life Savers
- Paws of Wakefield
- Kitty Angels (Tyngsboro-based)
- Lowell Humane Society
NH Rescue Groups Local to MRFRS's Service Area
- S.A.F.E.R. (Seabrook/Hampton)
- Rescue Anonymous (NH Seacoast)
- Spicy Cats Rescue (NH & ME Seacoast)
- Salem Animal Rescue League
- Feline Friends (Salem)
- NHSPCA (Stratham)
- Kitty Angels (Tyngsboro-based)
- Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley (Bradford)
- Monadnock Kitty Rescue and Adoption (Jaffrey)
MassCats is also an excellent resource for assistance in Massachusetts. Once on the page, you can send an email to the moderator to post to this 400+ member group of trappers, rescuers, shelter workers, vets, vet techs, and others involved in cat welfare in Massachusetts. Make sure to include your town, contact information, and a quick description of the situation.
Local Pet Supply Stores
- The Natural Dog (Newburyport & Hamilton)
- Paws Pet Boutique (Amesbury)
- Ciao! Bow Wow (North Andover)
- Woof! Pet Nutrition & Supply Center (Hampton, NH)
- State Line Pet Supply (Plaistow, NH)
Animal Behaviorists
Please note that MRFRS does not endorse any of these resources; we simply provide this list for your convenience!Local Boarding Facilities
- Cat Tail Inn (at Muddy Creek Vet, Rowley; does not accept FIV or FeLV+ cats)
- SoHoCats Luxury Feline Hotel (Beverly)
- You can also call MRFRS at 978-462-0760 for a listing of local, trusted pet sitters!
24 Hour Emergency & Specialty Veterinarians
Please note that MRFRS does not endorse any of these vets; we simply provide this list for your convenience!- Veterinary Emergency, Critical Care, & Referral Center of NH (Newington/Portsmouth)
- Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital (Portsmouth, NH)
- Veterinary Emergency & Surgery Hospital of Brentwood (NH)
- Bulger Veterinary Hospital (Lawrence)
- Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital (Woburn)
- VESCONE (Waltham, MA)
Local Veterinarians
We are very lucky to live an area with LOTS of great veterinarians! Please note that MRFRS does not endorse any of these vets; we simply provide this list for your convenience.- The Feline Hospital (Salem, MA)
- The Cat Doctors (Bedford, NH)
- Newbury Animal Hospital
- Carr Island Animal Hospital(Newburyport)
- Bassler Veterinary Hospital (Salisbury)
- Animal Health Center (Salisbury)
- Newburyport Veterinary Clinic
- Amesbury Animal Hospital
- Merrimack Valley Animal Hospital (Amesbury)
- Old Town Animal Hospital (Seabrook, NH)
- Muddy Creek Animal Care Center (Rowley)
- Ipswich Animal Hospital
- North Andover Haverhill Animal Hospital
- Holistic Animal Healing Clinic (Exeter, NH)
- Animal Ultrasound Clinic (Salem, MA)