Animal Rescue League of Boston

“A copy of the 990 was reviewed by the chief financial & operating officer. It was also provided to the board, reviewed in detail, and approved before it was filed.”

“Annually, all directors and senior managers are required to submit a signed conflict of interest policy as well as to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Conflicts identified, if any, are addressed based upon the situation.”

“In 2020, the board of directors retained the services of an external firm to prepare a compensation analysis of the arl president. This resulted in a compensation agreement structuring his pay over the next 3 years. In 2022 they again retained an external consultant for a similar analysis. This resulted in a compensation agreement structuring his pay over the 5 years beginning in may 2023. In 2022 the same external consultant was utilized for a comparative analysis of 9 leadership positions, resulting in adjustments in their compensation.”

“All applicable documents are available for public review upon request.”

“The animal rescue league of boston's vision is to confront animal cruelty and neglect at its root causes. Through programs, services, and facilities focused on accessible animal care, public advocacy, and sustained anti-cruelty efforts, the animal rescue league of boston (arl) is a resource for people and an unwavering champion for animals most in need. Arl's focus is to meet people and animals where they are, bringing veterinary and wellness services directly to those who need it most, so that animals are safe and healthy living in communities and out of shelters. Arl aligns its resources to support this vision through a coordination of existing programs and the development of new, community-based services. The impact of our work is seen in the lives of animals most in need across massachusetts, with the greatest effect in our primary service areas of greater boston, eastern massachusetts, and cape cod. Arl strives to provide high-quality direct animal care which meets best practice standards in animal welfare. To meet these standards, arl pursues continuous improvement and innovation in program models and administrative operations, and arl continually measures and evaluates our performance and impact. Acknowledging that our success rests upon the skills and commitment of a well-trained and supported team of staff and volunteers, arl is committed to cultivating an organization where they can excel. In turn, this arl team collaborates with community groups and other animal welfare organizations to leverage even greater impact and positive outcomes for animals.”

“Animal care and adoption - arl's three centers in boston, dedham, and cape cod offer the following services for domestic animals and livestock: adoption, intake and surrender, shelter and care, behavioral assessment, and enrichment. Special adoption programs for cats include taming tiny tigers, to help under-socialized kittens learn to bond with human companions, and working cats, which places cats best suited to an active working lifestyle. Arl also offers pet behavioral resources to the public, including dog training courses and a free pet behavior helpline. Volunteer engagement recruits and supports trained volunteers who provide critical assistance for animal care, advocacy, and operations in 2024. Healthy moms, happy litters offers free high-quality spay/neuter services and vaccinations for parent cats or dogs, and places the parent's litter of kittens or puppies up for adoption. Temporary pet housing supports several arl programs, including keep pets s.a.f.e., with the goal of reuniting a pet with its owner. Pine ridge pet cemetery, located on the dedham campus, facilitates burial and cremation services for pets.”

“Veterinary services - arl operates three veterinary programs: 1) boston veterinary care provides a full range of high-quality outpatient services to pet owners in greater boston. A clinic with a mission, all profits support arl programs; 2) shelter veterinary services provides comprehensive medical care, including physical exams and vaccinations, for all arl animal care & adoption centers. 3) community veterinary services serves animals and people in the communities where they live. The spay waggin', arl's mobile veterinary surgical vehicle, provides low cost spay and neuter services to cats and dogs in greater boston, southeastern ma, cape cod, and the islands. The community surgical clinic provides veterinary and surgical services at arl's dedham campus to support our programs, other organizations, and animal control. The award-winning mobile veterinary vehicle, the wellness waggin', provides weekly low-cost pet wellness clinics in dorchester, roxbury, mattapan, and east boston.”

“Change in beneficial interest in perpetual trusts 1,164,435.”

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”