Meet Cookie! This sweet, sensitive girl is looking for a quiet and understanding home to call her own. She came to us when her family’s landlord stopped allowing pets, after they raised her from a puppy. Cookie has a history of house training, loves to snuggle up to her people, and easily self-entertains with toys. Once she feels safe, she truly believes she is a lap dog.
Cookie is shy, and can be fearful with new people and in new environments. When uncomfortable, she may try to avoid interaction or communicate that she needs space. She’s looking for a patient adopter who understands dog body language and can read her in these moments, advocate for her needs, and help her feel safe and comfortable as she settles in. Cookie has shown that she is uncomfortable around other dogs, and would prefer to be the only dog in the home. She’ll need an adopter who is committed to avoiding dog-heavy environments and can provide leash walks in quiet areas or access to private, fenced-in spaces. A nice quiet neighborhood will be best for her comfort.
Cookie has a history of living with a cat, and could be successful again with slow, thoughtful introductions. She may do well in a home with kids who can help provide structure and training support as she continues to learn, and who understand to let her approach and interact on her terms. With time, consistency, and positive reinforcement, Cookie will be a deeply loving, affectionate companion. She is searching for a calm home, a predictable routine, and someone who is ready to meet her where she is, and earn her trust one gentle step at a time.
Stop by Northeast Animal Shelter to meet Cookie. We have open adoption hours 7 days a week from 11:30am-5pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
Baby Grey is a 2 year old cat who recently came to us on a transport and is ready to find a new home of their own! We are still getting to know them, but come on in to meet them and see if they are a good match for your family!
You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!
Stop by our Cape Cod Adoption Center to meet Baby Grey. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 1pm-4pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!
Meet Peanut! She has come into our care due her previous owner having finacial struggles. During our care we have seen her become overstimulated and be very clear with her boundaries. Because of this she will require an adopter who will pay close attention to her body language, give her the space she needs, and allow her to settle in her new space. If you think you’re a match for her and ready to give her, her forever home please come on by today!
Stop by our Boston Adoption Center to meet Peanut. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm - 3pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!
Meet Lolly 2!
This shy girl is blossoming more every day.
She loves playing with other dogs and building confidence.
New places can feel big, so she’ll need time to settle in.
Looking for someone patient who will go at her pace.
A rewarding best bud you’ll get to watch grow.
Find your best bud—fees waived 4/17–4/19!
Stop by Northeast Animal Shelter to meet Lolly 2. We have open adoption hours 7 days a week from 11:30am-5pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
Meet Joshua! This sweet little man is still settling in and getting to know the world around them, but so far, they’ve shown a gentle and friendly nature. They’re easy-going, enjoy cuddles, and are always up for a walk or some playtime. Like any dog, Joshua will need time to adjust to a new environment, but you’ll likely be unable to imagine your life without them in no time.
Achilles is a young, active boy who is ready to find a new home of his own! He loves to play and make new friends! Achilles has a history of livig with his siblings and might be able to live with another well matched dog friend. In typical Husky fashion, Achilles enjoys using his voice to communicate or just sing you the song of his people. He is still working on his manners and will do best with a family who can keep his brain and body active!
Stop by our Boston Adoption Center to meet Achilles. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm - 3pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
This pet recently arrived at the adoption center and is ready to find a new home of their own! We are still getting to know them and we encourage you to come in to meet them and see if they are a good match for your family!
Stop by Northeast Animal Shelter to meet Autumn. We have open adoption hours 7 days a week from 11:30am-5pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
Introducing Sammi! Sammi is a big boy with a big heart, yet he still has a lot of learning and training to do. Known for his exuberant greetings, Sammi tends to jump on people out of excitement (which can be alarming when the dog weighs roughly 90 lbs!). Sammi can be easily worried or overwhelmed by changes in his environment, and is in need of an adopter who can provide him with the necessary training and patience to help him become the best version of himself. He is working on his leash manners, but he is very strong and needs an adopter who is able to handle a large breed dog who pulls. His jumping behavior will need to be diligently addressed through training and positive reinforcement. Sammi will benefit from ongoing obedience training to help him channel his energy in a constructive way. Patience and consistency are key when it comes to helping Sammi learn and grow into a well-mannered and balanced dog.
If you have experience with large and strong dogs and can offer Sammi the structured and loving home he needs, stop by the shelter during open hours to inquire about him today.
If you think Sammi could be a good match for your home and would like to learn more, stop by our Nevins Farm Adoption Center in Methuen. We have open adoption hours Tuesday – Sunday from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm with no appointment or application needed.
Please note, in an effort to keep the stress levels reduced for the dogs in our care, our dog kennel areas will not be open to walk through. Interested adopters will work with a matchmaker on staff to determine which dog(s) they are interested in and if we can identify a match, potential adopters will be able to meet those dogs outside of the kennel. Cat and small animal areas will remain open to walk through.
Say hello to Dakota! Dakota is a young energetic lady that is looking for her next adventure! Dakota’s known to be silly and jumpy meeting new people, and she’s still working on polite greetings and leash manners! Luckily, Dakota is smart and loves food, so she is an excellent training companion! Dakota also enjoys snuggling up on the couch with her people and settle with a good chew toy. Dakota could potentailly live with another dog or kids but says no thank you to cats.
Stop by our Boston Adoption Center to meet Dakota. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm - 3pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
Meet Molly! Molly has been waiting patiently at the shelter for her perfect adopter to come along. Molly is an independent gal so were taking it slow as we get to know her and allowing her to build comfort at her own pace.
This sweet gal also relies on her buddy Ollie for comfort and security. Keeping them together ensures their emotional and social well-being while also making the transition to a new home easier for themand for you. Adopting a bonded pair means welcoming double the love and joy into your life. Come on in and meet Molly and Ollie to see if this duo would be a good match for your family!
If you think Molly could be a good match for your home and would like to learn more, stop by our Nevins Farm Adoption Center in Methuen. We have open adoption hours Tuesday – Sunday from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm with no appointment or application needed.
You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!
Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier / Catahoula Leopard Hound
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Cape Cod
Male
11 Years
Meet Dakota! This handsome, scruffy guy is a master of sniffy walks, and would make a good buddy for anyone who likes to explore the great outdoors. He’s on the shyer side of life, and will probably do best in a lower-traffic home without a lot of people coming and going–once he’s warmed up to his people, he’s a silly and very sweet guy, but Dakota often needs time to feel comfortable with new people petting him, so he’d love an adopter who can help be his advocate while he’s out in the world!
Dakota briefly lived with a cat in his previous home, and may be able to live with a cat with separation to start. He doesn’t have experience living with another dog, but could potentially go home with a well-matched, mellow dog companion. Dakota doesn’t like sharing his food, so adopters should be ready to manage their environment to help him out when around other animals in the home!
Dakota has been through a few transitions recently, and may need a gentle start, but once he feels secure, he’ll reward you with endless love and loyalty!
Stop by our Cape Cod Adoption Center to meet Dakota. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 1pm-4pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier / Catahoula Leopard Hound
Cape Cod
Male
11 Years
Dakota
Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier / Catahoula Leopard Hound
Cape Cod
Male
11 Years
Sammy
Bluetick Coonhound
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Boston
Female
4 Years
Meet Sammy, a sweet and mellow girl with a big heart! This easy-going girl enjoys a relaxed pace of life and is happiest when she has a ball to play with. Sammy is currently very overweight and is looking for a dedicated adopter who is committed to working closely with their veterinarian to help her reach a healthy weight. If you’re ready to partner with your vet and give this gentle girl the support she needs, Sammy will reward you with loyal companionship and plenty of playful moments. Sammy could potentially live with another mellow dog or a dog saavy cat and could be successful with kids who can participate in her training.
Stop by our Boston Adoption Center to meet Sammy. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm - 3pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
This pet recently arrived at the adoption center and is ready to find a new home of their own! We are still getting to know them and we encourage you to come in to meet them and see if they are a good match for your family!
Oak can be selective about canine companions and would prefer to meet any potential dog siblings prior to going home.
Stop by Northeast Animal Shelter to meet Oak. We have open adoption hours 7 days a week from 11:30am-5pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
We’d like to introduce a very special cat named Groot. He is a one year old cat that loves getting pet, playing with toys, and has a regressive case of FeLV, or Feline Leukemia Virus which may shorten his lifespan, and we are hoping to find him a loving indoor-only home where he can live out his life. Despite his diagnosis, he is a social and affectionate cat with his favorite humans! Groot would need to be the only cat in the household, or have feline friends that also have FeLV. Interested adopters should click the inquire button below to learn more and shelter staff will provide additional counseling on FeLV and answer any questions at the time of adoption.
More info on FeLV can be found here: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951934
Stop by Northeast Animal Shelter to meet Groot-Felv+. We have open adoption hours 7 days a week from 11:30am-5pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!
Meet Anastasia, a little lost princess waiting for her “Once Upon a December” moment. She can be nervous with new people and will need help with socialization, but once she warms up, her silly, cuddly personality shines bright.
Anastasia loves to play fetch and play with other dogs. She has a rough and tumble play style and would love to go home with a dog friend who can keep up with her. She may be slow to warm up, but with a patient, loving family to guide her, she’s ready to find the place where her heart finally feels at home. Anastasia can potentially live with a well-matched dog friend, a dog-savvy cat, and/or teenagers.
Stop by our Boston Adoption Center to meet Anastasia. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm - 3pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
Meet Chai! Chai has been waiting patiently at the shelter for her perfect adopter to come along.
Chai is a little bit on the spicy side of life! Chai would do best with an adopter who is not phased by a little pizazz, is willing to learn to read cat body language, and can give her time to adjust to a new home. Come on in to meet Chai and see if she can spice up your life!
If you think Chai could be a good match for your home and would like to learn more, stop by our Nevins Farm Adoption Center in Methuen. We have open adoption hours Tuesday – Sunday from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm with no appointment or application needed.
You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!
Meet Shadow! This handsome guy has been waiting patiently at the shelter for his perfect adopter to come along. We don’t know a lot about Shadow’s past, but we know he’s been through a lot of transitions recently, so he’d love a quieter home where he can settle in and come out of his shell at his own pace! During his stay at the shelter, he has been worried and sweet, so we’re taking it slow as we get to know him.
If you think Jack could be a good match for your home and would like to learn more, stop by our Nevins Farm Adoption Center in Methuen. We have open adoption hours Tuesday – Sunday from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm with no appointment or application needed.
You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!
Meet Gravy! He currently lives with his buddy Sid and they would like to go home together! Gravy is a pretty friendly guinea pig and likes to be picked up if you go slowly and take your time. He also loves to explore his surroundings! Sid and Gravy like to be near each other and have lived well together since they met. If you’re interested please check our enclosure requirements and bring along a picture with you when you come in!
Stop by our Boston Adoption Center to meet Gravy. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm - 3pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
Many housing units sold in pet stores are too small for the behavioral needs of Guinea Pigs. If you looking to purchase housing, visit our web page for recommendations on the best housing for small animals.
Meet Arthur, a 3 year old Husky with a heart full of potential. We have limited history on him, but know that he was living in a bubble, meaning he was not meeting strangers or other dogs, and is very fearful as a result–Arthur can be shy and uncertain of the world around him, but with patience and gentle guidance, he is learning that the world is not so scary.
As Arthur has an abnormal background, he is looking for an adopter who can offer him a calm, patient environment where he can continue to grow and learn. He will need someone who’s ready to teach him all the basics, such as housebreaking, walking on a leash, and general manners, using positive reinforcement training (Arthur loves snacks and is very smart, so he’s a great training buddy!). As Arthur is worried and has a lot he’s working on, he says no thank you to living with other pets for now, please!
Stop by our Cape Cod Adoption Center to meet Arthur. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 1pm-4pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
Meet Gaines!
Professional zoomie expert and treat enthusiast.
He’s got a big personality and is learning his manners along the way.
Can be a little picky about his dog friends and a dog meet at the shelter is required if you have another dog at home. A hilarious best bud ready to keep you smiling.
Find your best bud—fees waived 4/17–4/19!
Stop by Northeast Animal Shelter to meet Gaines. We have open adoption hours 7 days a week from 11:30am-5pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
Cady is a smart, shy, sweet girl who loves long walks with her favorite people! She is very food-motivated and responds well to positive reinforcement training. She has enjoyed spending time around other mellow dogs at the shelter, so we think she could do well with a canine sibling that is comfortable with a more calm friend, or she`d be happy being your one-and-only dog. Cady will do best in a low-traffic, quieter home environment without children.
Cady often starts off a little cautious, but give her time and a cozy spot to settle in and youll see her sweet and loving personality shine!
If you think Cady could be a good match for your home and would like to learn more, stop by our Nevins Farm Adoption Center in Methuen. We have open adoption hours Tuesday – Sunday from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm with no appointment or application needed.
Please note, in an effort to keep the stress levels reduced for the dogs in our care, our dog kennel areas will not be open to walk through. Interested adopters will work with a matchmaker on staff to determine which dog(s) they are interested in and if we can identify a match, potential adopters will be able to meet those dogs outside of the kennel. Cat and small animal areas will remain open to walk through.
Meet Wellie Grant! This older gentleman is a transfer from our other location in Salem because of this we have limited history on him. During our care he was a little nervous at first but he’s gotten more comfortable with us. He will require an experienced cat owner knowledgable of a cats body language and behavior. He might also want to be the type of cat that likes to keep to himself so having a future adopter willing to give him his space and time to adjust to his environment will be very important! If you think you’re the right fit or would like to know more about him please come on by today!
Stop by our Boston Adoption Center to meet Wellie Grant. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm - 3pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.
You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!
Meet Bowie! This sweet boy is happy, bouncy, and super wiggly. He has had two previous homes where he was not properly cared for and was brought to the shelter very underweight, so he is looking for a forever home who will keep him healthy and safe. Bowie loves to play and can be full of energy, so he`d make a great companion for a hiker, runner, or someone who`s just an admirer of the great outdoors. Lots of things may make Bowie excited, so he`d do best with adopters that can continue to train with him so that he can learn how to settle and enjoy some quiet time. Any kids in the home should be able to participate in his training plan, and should be unfazed by a bouncy pup and their goofy antics.
This pet recently arrived at the adoption center and is ready to find a new home of their own! We are still getting to know them and we encourage you to come in to meet them and see if they are a good match for your family!
Stop by Northeast Animal Shelter to meet Birch. We have open adoption hours 7 days a week from 11:30am-5pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.