We are accepting applications online for appointments. All applications must be submitted and approved prior to any adoption. We will not hold any animal if an application has not already been approved.

Application forms and info: cats | dogs | rabbits, birds, other small animals
READ ABOUT OUR ADOPTION PROCESS HERE (pdf) →

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New Arrivals

cat Zorro
Tuxedo
Medium
Adult
Male

cat Etta
Domestic Short Hair
Small
Young
Female

cat Queen Bee
Domestic Short Hair
Medium
Senior
Female

rat Rufus
Rat
Small
Young
Male

See all our animals!



We have kittens!

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JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are always in need of committed volun­teers to walk dogs and feed cats; clean their cages, socialize with them; clean the grounds (seasonal); do fund­raising. Please sign up at the shelter (or down­load this appli­ca­tion form, fill it in, and bring it to the shelter). Read more >

Missing Pets Marblehead/​Swampscott

is a Facebook Group Page for Marblehead and Swampscott residents to post pictures and information about their missing pets and to share tips and sightings.  Go there >

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We are a little shelter but we do big things!

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News & Info

Charity Night at the Landing March 26th

Charity Night at the Landing

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Spring Pet Safety

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Recipe for Reunion


Cat Vet Visits

The age of your cat determines how often they should visit the veterinarian.

Kitten: < 6 months
Every 1–2 months

Junior: 7 months – 2 years
Every 6 months

Adult: 3 years – 6 years
Yearly

Mature: 7 years – 10 years
Yearly

Senior: 11 years – 14 years
Twice yearly

Super senior: 15 years +
Twice yearly

how often to bring your cat to the vet
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5 Things to Consider When Adopting a Cat

Adopting a cat or kitten is a big decision and there are a few things you should consider before making the commitment.

5 Things to Consider When Adopting a Cat
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Cat Adoption Supplies

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7 Ways To Help Less Adoptable Cats In Your Community

Read how >


Why spay and neuter?

Why spay and neuter?
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Why Adopt a Second Cat?

Read more >


7 Reasons Senior Cats Make Awesome Pets

Read more >


Low-Cost Mobile Spay/Neuter for Cats

The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society’s Catmobile Program is a subsidized mobile spay/neuter clinic designed specifically for cats. Their two Catmobiles are each staffed by a veterinarian and technician and can assist up to 30 cats a day.

The Catmobile program covers the North Shore, South Shore, Central MA, Metrowest, Merrimack River Valley, and greater Boston areas.

More info >


Red Cross Pet First Aid App

More info >


Resources for helping homeless animals in Massachusetts

There’s some great info here on the Mass.gov blog >


Foster Homes Needed Now!

Foster homes needed for kittens!

We are in desperate need of foster homes for kitten socializing. We will provide the cage for each kitten. We have brought in record numbers this year and there are still so many to be rescued. Read more >


The Challenges of TNR

kittens

The kittens in the litter box were recently trapped and are being socialized in hopes of adopting them out like the ones in this story.



Show off your support with Shelter merchandise

Take a look at the classy stuff you can buy at our fundraising events and local stores to help the Shelter:

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