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from Neal Litvack,
President & CEO

2023: What a year! Thanks to your support of our good work, we transported and adopted more than 10,000 pets into loving homes this year. And that's just one of many milestone moments for our veterinary, sheltering, advocacy, and anti-cruelty programs. You make this life-saving work possible and, on behalf of the thousands of animals in our care: thank you!

40,000life-saving vaccines administered to pet patients

Angell Animal Medical Center

The Gold Standard in Veterinary Care

Our dedicated team of 140+ veterinarians, working across the Angell network, provided life-saving, state-of-the-art care to tens of thousands of beloved pets in 2023.

Angell Animal Medical Center CCU Unveiling Video

#OperationVetTech Takes Off!

Ask any Angell veterinarian and they will say that the true heroes of veterinary medicine are the technicians who are often the first and last people to care for our pets during emergencies and medical appointments. These incredible professionals form the backbone of the world-leading compassionate care you've come to expect from us. In 2023 we launched a new initiative, dubbed Operation Vet Tech, to recruit, retain and inspire the next generation of vet techs to join our ranks and cement Angell's reputation as the finest 24-7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital on Earth. Click the thumbnail to learn more about Operation Vet Tech and meet some of the incredibly talented and compassionate techs we're lucky to have on our team.

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More than 30 homeless cats from South Carolina relocated to Massachusetts Video

10,500 Pets Placed in Loving Homes

At a time when animal welfare organizations throughout the country grapple with a dog over-population crisis—that has put thousands of dogs at risk of euthanasia for nothing more than a lack of homes—we achieved a major milestone in 2023: 10,500 homeless pets adopted into loving new homes. Included in this number is the more than 1,600 dogs we transported to Massachusetts from areas of the country where adoptive homes are scarce. While this record is impressive, the truth is there are many, many more animals who need our help. Click the thumbnail above to meet "Chanel," one of the many dogs who arrived at our doorstep desperate for help and, because of your support, we were able to help. We're more motivated than ever to help every single one of them in 2024!

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103,589
Patient treatments administered across the Angell Boston, Waltham, Westford, Danvers, and MSPCA-Angell adoption center clinics
38,942
Life-saving vaccines administered
29,923
Emergency patient treatments administered
144
Veterinarians delivered compassionate care to animals including dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits—and so many more

30,000 emergency patient treatments administered by Angell Animal Medical Center

Inside and Outside our Adoption Centers

We placed more than 10,500 animals into loving adoptive homes in 2023, despite enormous challenges including national disasters, economic instability, and the chronic shortage of veterinary support staff impacting animal welfare organizations across the country and here at home.

MSPCA-Angell Community Outreach Video

A Record Ten Million Pet Meals Delivered to Hungry Pets

Our Community Outreach program—which has provided pet food and veterinary support to thousands of animals in recent years, ensuring they can stay in their homes with the families who love them—celebrated a major milestone in 2023: The 10 millionth meal delivered to hungry dogs and cats, sparing many pet owners the existential worry about how they will care for their beloved pets. This team plays a central role in protecting animals who many never visit one of our facilities, but who still need the life-saving support that only the MSPCA-Angell can provide.

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MSPCA Looking For Home For Cat With Crooked Legs Video

Gumby Overcomes Challenges with Love and Care

Despite facing adversity, Gumby, a Texas shelter rescue kitten with deformed back legs, thrives with affectionate support. Remarkably, Gumby's zest for life proves surgery unnecessary, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of animals. Our adoption teams' dedication ensures every animal finds a home, including a wonderful home for Gumby.

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90,000
Hours logged by 619 volunteers who helped care for animals in our adoption centers
10,500+
Animals placed into adoptive homes
23,000
Low-cost subsidized medical treatments performed inside our Community Clinics
4,991
Pets helped at the end of their lives through our pet loss services, with 87 beloved animals laid to rest at our Hillside Acre Pet Cemetery

90,000 volunteer hours logged by more than 600 volunteers who cared for animals in our adoption centers

Strengthening Laws and Keeping Watch

Passing robust, comprehensive animal protection laws—and ensuring compliance with those laws—are the cornerstone efforts of the MSPCA's Advocacy and Law Enforcement programs. In 2023, we were busier than ever—ensuring every animal in Massachusetts, whether pets or wildlife, is safe from harm and free from exploitation.

Advocacy Highlights

Law Enforcement Highlights

10,000,000pet meals delivered to pet owners in need

MSPCA in Morocco

Saving the Lives of the Hardest Working Animals in the World

Our American Fondouk veterinary team—who protect the working animals of Morocco—worked day and night in 2023 to provide lifesaving care to dozens of donkeys, mules, and horses who remain vital to Morocco's economy, and on whom thousands of families depend.

Dr. Ahmed Khairoun Assumes Leadership Role at the Fondouk

A deep wound to the hind leg sends a desperate donkey to the Fondouk

This sweet donkey is one of hundreds of working animals across Morocco who owe their lives and health to your support of the MSPCA's work. When he first presented to our veterinary team he could barely walk as a result of a deep, perilous cut to his hind leg. Our veterinary team clipped and thoroughly cleaned the wound before stitching him up. After several weeks, his wound healed and we're relieved to report that he was discharged from our care and is now back with his family.

A Small Bite Turns Catastrophic for a Valued Mare

A Young Horse Whose Injured Leg was Saved by Fondouk Heroes

Last fall, a family brought in their young colt who was suffering from a leg injury so severe that, initially, amputation seemed like the only option. Our Fondouk veterinary team pulled out all the stops to ensure he made it through—with all four limbs intact! Our veterinary team believes the horse may have injured himself after becoming spooked and attempting to bolt while he was tethered. The gash in his leg became incredibly painful, but a regimen of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and a double-layered bandage helped him begin to heal. As he recovered, his gait returned to normal and he was in noticeably less pain. Today he's entirely healed and back home with his very grateful family!

Financial Report

Thanks to the genorisity of our donors, and our team's commitment to the MSPCA-Angell mission, our financial health remained robust throughout 2023.

Increased net revenue by 9% or $8.2 million

Spent 89% of every dollar on programs that directly benefit animals

Received $15.8 million in bequests from donors who included us in their estate planning

Granted nearly $5.6 million in charitable veterinary care to homeless animals, as well as to financially needy pet owners

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MSPCA-Angell in the News

Here's a snapshot of our 2023 news output that sparked regional and national headlines.

MSPCA Seeks Very Special Adopters for Young Kitten with Severely Deformed Back Legs

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Homeless Young Poodle Mix Needs Leg Amputation, Additional Surgery to Live All-New Life

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MSPCA-Angell, Northeast Animal Shelter Transport Nearly a Dozen Bichon Frisés to Massachusetts from Texas

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Young Purebred Ragdoll Cat Needs Surgery to Repair Broken Hip Before Finding His New Home

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MSPCA-Angell Saves Homeless Puppy with Skewer Embedded in His Body

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MSPCA-Angell, Northeast Animal Shelter Transport Dogs Saved From Mistreatment in South Carolina

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What a Year! As 2023 Draws to a Close, the MSPCA-Angell Reflects on the Year's Top 10 Animal Survivors

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MSPCA at Nevins Farm Issues Call for Adopters Following Large Surrender

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MSPCA-Angell, Northeast Animal Shelter Transport Dozens of Cats to Massachusetts as Part of National Effort to End Pet Homelessness

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Getting the News Out

1,300,000
Boston-area readers viewed our Angell print advertisements in local newspapers while our digital ads reached five million views
215,000
People follow MSPCA-Angell news on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube
$200,000
Raised through online peer-to-peer fundraising, social media, and TeamRaiser events, such as our Fast and Furriest 5K run and our annual Spin for Animals event
145,000
People received monthly MSPCA-Angell e-newsletters
5,000
Supporters received the Companion newsletter, while thousands more accessed it online
750
Angell alumni read our Alumni Newsletter, and several hundred of these alumni remain active members of our Angell Animal Medical Center Alumni Facebook group
500
Referring primary-care veterinary practices received our Partners in Care newsletter

Featured Donors

Claudia Goldin and her husband, Lawrence Kat

In Memoriam: Nancy Putnam

A fundamental truism is that good people help. They help in every way that they can—whether that's through executive leadership, volunteerism, or activism. However they do it, good people put their whole heart into how they choose to help. We're fortunate to count many good people among the universe of supporters at the MSPCA-Angell. One such person is Nancy Putnam who supported many charitable causes during her life, including the welfare of animals.

When Nancy Putnam died in 2023 she left a transformative gift to the MSPCA-Angell. Her extraordinary generosity will not only transform the lives of thousands of animals, be they beloved pets desperate for life-saving care, or homeless animals living in shelters across the country who'd trade anything to be adopted, but also will ensure that the profound charitable legacy that she built will be remembered for many generations to come.

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Alice Hoffman

Alice Hoffman

Longtime MSPCA-Angell donor Alice Hoffman's primary inspiration for supporting our work has been her beloved dog, Shelby, a patient at our Angell Animal Medical Center. Shelby, who's also the name of the protagonist in Alice's New York Times bestselling book, Faithful, has been a strength and stay for Alice over the years.

Hoffman, author of the wildly popular Practical Magic Series of books, has developed enduring relationships with the veterinary team at Angell, especially Drs. Stokes, Loft, and Simon, and has generously supported our mission to ensure those unable to afford veterinary care can access financial aid through our Pet Care Assistance program. She has also supported our homeless pet transport and adoption programs, bringing the joy of pet keeping to many families while directly saving the lives of hundreds of dogs, cats, and other pets.

Alice's generous support of the MSPCA-Angell's mission means that many a pet lover need not worry about how they can afford care, and her kindness and concern for Angell's hardworking staff is deeply appreciated by all.

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Dr. Rich Keeling and Eric Engstrom

Dr. Rich Keeling and Eric Engstrom

Rich Keeling and Eric Engstrom of Provincetown, Mass. are passionate supporters of the cause of animal protection, and our work specifically. They're especially concerned about the plight of animals vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and starvation—and have generously supported our anti-cruelty investigative work.

The two collaborated in 1999 to form Keeling & Associates to improve higher education outcomes and create change for learning, and they are also loving pet parents to an Airedale Terrier named “Tali,” (short for “Taliesin”) and are no strangers to Angell Animal Medical Center. Rich first came to know Angell decades ago as a medical student at Tufts University because friends and colleagues talked often about the groundbreaking veterinary medicine performed by Angell doctors. And prior to Tali, Rich, and Eric's previous Airedale, “Cooper,” was treated by Angell's oncology team.

Cooper died in 2018 and their love for him—and his love for them—encouraged the couple to support the MSPCA-Angell at even higher levels.

Rich and Eric's support of our mission means the world not only to us but to all the animals who rely on us for protection and life-saving care.

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Edward Wakin

Edward Wakin

All of the animals in the MSPCA-Angell's care—whether patients at our Angell Animal Medical Center, or homeless pets temporarily bunking down inside one of our adoption centers—owe a debt of gratitude to Edward Wakin. Edward, who passed away in 2021, was a longtime donor who supported our veterinary, adoption, law enforcement, and advocacy efforts.

A true friend to animals, he has left a legacy of compassion and kindness in the form of a $50,000 donation from his estate. His generosity will live on the thousands of animals who will directly benefit from his gift, and we are forever thankful.

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Our Donors

No matter the dollar amount, the MSPCA-Angell is profoundly grateful for the support we receive from donors. Below is a list of donors who have made the world kinder, more compassionate, and more considerate of animals by donating at least $1,000. We thank them for supporting our good work.

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Gifts In Kind

We gratefully acknowledge the valuable donations of time, talent, expertise, merchandise, and services valued at $1,000 or more received from the following individuals and businesses.

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Our Donors

Gifts in Kind