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Worcester Animal Rescue League

Animal shelter in Worcester, MA

Since our founding in 1912, the Worcester Animal Rescue League (WARL) has been dedicated to the care of the animals who provide so much for their human companions. Without your support, however, nothing we do would be possible. WARL is a non-profit organization and your donations of money, time, supplies, homes, and love are vital to our cause and the lives of the animals in our care. Our sincerest thanks.

Contact —
Email info@worcesterarl.org
Phone (508) 853-0030
Website
Address
139 Holden St.
Worcester, MA 01606
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139 Holden St.

Worcester, MA 01606

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Adoptable pets at Worcester Animal Rescue League

We'll also keep you updated on Sunshine's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunshine

Cockatiel

Male, Adult
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Zazu's adoption status with email updates.
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Zazu

Cockatiel

Male, Adult
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Nabisco's adoption status with email updates.
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Nabisco

Other/Unknown

Female, Adult
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Flash's adoption status with email updates.
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Flash

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Lavender's adoption status with email updates.
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Lavender

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Worcester, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Leo 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo 2

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Worcester, MA
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We'll also keep you updated on Amiche's adoption status with email updates.
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Amiche

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Sugarbush Local's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugarbush Local

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Clifford & Mx's adoption status with email updates.
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Clifford & Mx

Redbone Coonhound/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on CARL's adoption status with email updates.
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CARL

Chicken

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Methuen, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Courtesy Post - Ladybug's adoption status with email updates.
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Courtesy Post - Ladybug

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
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We'll also keep you updated on PUPPY LIL STARSKY's adoption status with email updates.
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PUPPY LIL STARSKY

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
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