Dorchester Community Outreach

Our Dorchester community outreach program is driven to address the inequity in access to pet resources experienced by people in underserved communities. At the core of the program is the belief that people and pets belong together. Our Community Outreach staff goes door to door, block by block within the 02121 zip code of Dorchester asking pet owners – “how can we help?”

This small area of Dorchester encompasses some of the most extreme pockets of poverty within the city; 34.4% of the community lives below the poverty line. This neighborhood is also geographically isolated from veterinary services with no veterinary clinic or pet supply store within a 10 mile radius. We offer key services for free in order to remove financial barriers for owners.

Key Services Offered to Residents of Dorchester, 02121
• Free spay/neuter services for dogs and cats – Surgery packages include a physical exam, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, nail trim and microchip.
• Subsidized medical care that extends beyond a wellness exam for animals at risk with a good prognosis.
• Vaccine clinics hosted within the community
• Free pet food and pet care supplies
• Free Information about Pet Health and Behavior
• Free transportation to veterinary appointments based on availability – we are not able to transport owners, only pets

If you live in 02121 and would like assistance with your pet, please call Mariah at 617-524-5690 or email bostonoutreach@mspca.org.