Toby is a 2-year-old Yorkshire terrier. He is a very playful young guy, who would love to go to an active home. Toby loves tennis balls and squeaky toys, and also enjoys going on his daily walks. He loves cats, dogs and children so he will do well in any home. Toby knows all of his commands, but is not house trained.   If you're interested in meeting Toby, please come on down to the Animal Rescue League's Dedham shelter. Toby is up to date on all vaccines, neutered, and micro-chipped. His adoption fee will be $265.

Cammy is an approximately 2-year-old female Pug mix.   She is a very cute and sweet little girl who will be a wonderful addition to the right home. Cammy can be shy at first with new people, but once she gets to know you she is very friendly. She does not know any basic commands, so her new owners should consider taking her to training classes so she can learn good manners!  She loves toys and is very playful. Cammy plays well with other dogs but we do not know how she would be with cats. Cammy has what we call "food aggression" and is very possessive of food, rawhides, and treats. If Cammy …

Ethel is an 8-year-old female cat.   She was brought to the Animal Rescue League's Dedham shelter because her owner became sick and could no longer take care of her properly.   She is a beautiful girl with a medium length thick fur! She is overweight and will need to be on a diet in her new home.   Ethel is fearful at first in a new environment, but with time and patience, she comes out of her shell and lets you see her true, sweet personality. She lived in a quiet house and would do best in a new home with older children; she should be the only pet in her new home.   She is a very sweet girl…

Doug and Porkchop are two winter white dwarf hamsters looking for their forever home. They are only 3 months old and very sweet. Both hamsters were born in a foster home and handled since birth allowing them to grow up into friendly well socialized hamsters. They could live together, but need to be closely monitored to make sure they are not fighting. If they do they will need to be immediately separated in to their own cages. They are very sweet little guys and love to run in their wheel, burrow through bedding, and be held.  If you are interested in adopting either Doug, Porkchop or both, …

Submitted by Judy Ambrose, Neponset Valley Humane Society Penny and Bella are an adorable, friendly, happy, active young pair.    Penny is the bobtail tabby. Bella is black. Penny is very sweet, loving and gentle with people but often instigates play with her best pal Bella. She enjoys curling up on the sofa with her foster family and being part of the family. Bella is a happy, energetic little girl. She came into rescue missing most of one ear, as you can see in her photo. We have no idea how that happened; she came to us that way, and it does not slow her down. Bella likes to be picked up, …

Molly is an approximately 2-year-old female pit bull mix dog.   She came to the Animal Rescue League's Dedham shelter from an animal control facility and was originally found as a stray. She is a very sweet girl who loves everyone she meets!   Molly knows some basic commands, such as sit, stay and come, and is eager to learn more. She seems to be house trained in the shelter, but will probably need a refresher once she gets to her new home.   Molly loves to play with any kind of toy, especially tennis balls and plush squeaky toys! She likes other dogs and plays well with them, but should not …

Stella and Luna are a pair of adorable female chinchillas.   They were brought to the shelter after their owner passed away and nobody in the family could take care of them.   They have lived together for their entire lives and are bonded to each other, so they will need to find a home together.   They are both 10-years-old and have a life expectancy of 15-20 years. They are sweet girls but were not well socialized in their previous home and as a result they do not like to be handled.   However, a patient owner would be able to work with Stella and Luna to get them to feel safe and …

Louie is an approximately 2-year-old Parson Russell Terrier. He was transferred to the shelter from another Animal Control Facility.   Louie is a very energetic and talkative guy! He is very vocal when he wants your attention, and knows all basic commands (sit, down, stay, come, shake) and is eager to learn more!   Louie enjoys being around people but will not be comfortable with handling at first. His new owners will need to understand that he will need time to gain confidence and trust before he can be picked up or handled extensively.   He seems to be more interested in people than he is …

Submitted by Judy Ambrose, Neponset Valley Humane Society Benjamin was begging at a home to be allowed indoors. The homeowners didn't know where he came from but no one in the neighborhood claimed this very lovable tuxedo cat. Benjamin is a friendly, happy and confident cat. He enjoys catnip toys, cuddling and being held like a baby. He is quite content sitting safely indoors in his cat tree watching the world go by outside. He would probably do OK with a welcoming kitty companion but he mainly loves people and would be quite happy as the only pet in your home.  Our vet estimated Benjamin is …

Kaya is a 3-year-old kitty. She is mostly black with a little bit of white with short hair. This little lady was surrendered to the shelter in February because her family developed allergies to her. She is a very sweet little girl and she is blind. She can see some shadows right now and gets around very well. She uses her litter box, eats and plays just like a cat with normal vision. Kaya loves people and all the love and pets she can get. She may do best as the only pet in the home as she is not too fond of other cats and nervous around dogs. She will not require more care than a normal cat …

Sprout is an adorable two-year-old Brussels Griffon mix, available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League's Dedham shelter. She is very playful and super cute with that under bite she has! Sprout loves toys and gets beyond excited at the sound of a squeak or the sight of a new toy. Watching Sprout play is very entertaining and will have you laughing hysterically within seconds. She is all of 14 pounds and has tiny feet that you would think are made from springs. She jumps very high in the kennel because she gets so excited when people walk in the room. She likes to play with other dogs but …

Helen is a petite 3-year-old kitty available for adoption from the Animal Rescue League's Dedham shelter. She is mostly black with a tiny white spot on her chest and has long shiny fur. This little girl was found as a stray and brought to the shelter. Helen is very sweet, easy going and would do best in a quiet home. She would probably make a fantastic companion and lap cat. Living with other calm cats would be good for her. We are not sure how she would be with dogs, though. She is medically up to date and spayed. If you are interested in adopting this pretty girl please call the adoption …

  Laura and Bella are a loveable dynamic duo! They are 2-year-old guinea pigs and super cute. Unfortunately their family was allergic to them and had to surrender them to the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter. Both girls are very sweet and friendly. They would make a great first pet and fun companions. The love carrots and romaine lettuce for treats among other fresh veggies. If you are interested in adopting Bella and Laura (they are buddies and need to be adopted as a pair) please bring in a picture of their new cage all set up and ready for them.  Please call the adoption …

Lady is an 11-month-old Syrian Hamster. She is tan and white and very cute. She came to the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter because her owner had too many hamsters to care for. Lady loves to run on her wheel, explore her cage, and hunt for treats! Syrian Hamsters are solitary and Lady will need to live in her own cage by her self. We would need to see a picture of her new cage all set up and ready for her to live in. Please stop by and meet her anytime during our adoption hours, or call the shelter at 781-32-0729 for more information. Shelter Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 1:00-6:…

Spike is a 5-year-old boy full of playful energy. His is a small mixed breed dog with a soft coat and weighs 18 pounds. He enjoys meeting new people and seems to get along well with children. He absolutely loves toys and is highly entertaining to watch and play with. Spike will require training for basic commands and may need some work on house training. He is a smart little guy and with some motivation he will pick up commands in no time. Spike should not live with other dogs or cats and would not be a candidate for a dog park. He does have some dog aggression which we are still exploring. …

Mischief is a handsome 3-year-old boy. He was surrendered to the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter because the family could no longer afford to care for him. This little guy has black fur and a curious face. He is on the fearful side and may let out a little hiss when you first meet him. He is very sweet once her warms up and will purr and head butt your hands and face for you to keep petting him. He lived with several other cats in his previous home and may be happiest with cats in his new home. One of his housemates is still here and her name is Amber. Mischief may do best …

Chance is a 4-year-old Wheaten Terrier mix (under 20 pounds). He was surrendered to the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter  because his family had to move and they were unable to take Chance with them. This sweet little guy is looking for a second “chance” at a forever home. He is crate-trained and seems to have a grasp on housetraining, but may need a refresher when in a new home. He absolutely loves toys, especially if they squeak! Chance is eager to learn and eager to please. He already knows sit, down, come and will also stand up and “dance” for a treat! Chance will be a …

It was a great start to the year for animals throughout the Commonwealth in need of a home. Last month, 281 animals were adopted from Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter, as well as the ARL's shelters in Boston and Brewster, according to a recent news post from the ARL website. In total, the following number of animals were able to find new homes in January: 202 cats 31 dogs 11 birds (including two doves and nine finches) 12 guinea pigs 11 hamsters Seven rabbits Two degus One ferret One chinchilla Meanwhile, a number of older dogs were adopted through the ARL's Animal Care and …

Sheba is a very sweet and happy gal. She is a six-year-old German Shepherd Dog with beautiful markings. Tennis balls are her absolute favorite toy to play with, followed closely by squeaky toys. Sheba knows several commands including sit, down, sit/stay, come, and paw. She is a little head shy and prefers not to have her head or paws touched too much. Shelba does like other dogs, but she would be best as the only pet in the home. A lot of dogs have been nervous around her because of the way she plays. Another dog with similar behaviors as Shelba would be the best companion. However, her …

We are three fabulous little piggies! Shadow, Annabelle, and Snowbelle are our names. We are all about 1-2 years old and best friends. We have lived together our whole lives and may even be sisters. We are very close and would love to be adopted together.   If you want to hear us squeal, just open the fridge and take out some carrots and we will tell you all sorts of stories. Guinea Pigs are sociable animals and we will make great pets for kids. We need a lot of attention and will demand it! We have a nice cage with a “loft” that we are used to. We can probably go home with it but if you have…