MSPCA-Angell is looking to rehome 100 or more dogs just in time for the holiday season.
Donations are being accepted ahead of the massive planned food distribution day on Dec. 1.
MSPCA-Angell said the pets come from two separate surrenders in Plympton and Winchendon, with a special adoption event this weekend.
MSPCA-Angell said it is experiencing "unprecedented demand" among those who lost most or all of their benefits on Nov. 1.
MSPCA-Angell said there are about 50 black cats awaiting a forever home across its Massachusetts coalition network.
MSPCA-Angell and its coalition partners are waiving adoption fees this Halloween season to alleviate the space crunch in shelters.
Because most of the dogs have only known life in a cage, patience may be required of inquiring adopters.
MSPCA-Angell said the dogs, which include Dachshunds, Beagles and Husky mixes, will be brought to the Northeast Animal Shelter for care.
The MSPCA is urging dog owners to get their pets vaccinated for parvovirus, which is highly contagious and can be deadly for puppies.
Nearly a dozen dogs were found running loose in traffic at a Charleston, South Carolina intersection and were expected to arrive on Tuesday.
The rescues, several of which will require ongoing veterinary care, are looking for loving and committed forever homes.
Fee-free adoptions will be available for extended-stay cats Friday and Saturday, and dogs 1 year or older from Monday through July 27.
The 20 cats and 30 dogs are coming from the Williamson Animal Shelter, which is just five miles from the flood zone.
A Moment of Paws
The MSPCA, Northeast Animal Shelter and coalition partners across the state are waiving adoption fees for dogs 1 year and older.
A $10 discount clinic is being held at the Salem Police Department.
The Massachusetts coalition of animal shelters statewide is waiving fees for adoptions of all dogs 1 year or older this week.
MSPCA-Angell said the rescue highlights the need for spaying and neutering of pets to control overpopulation and unwanted litters.
Helping Community Cats
The beagle/hound mixes were part of an animal cruelty rescue of more than 50 dogs from an overcrowded South Carolina property.
The MSPCA-Angell and its Mass coalition partners are offering fee-free adoptions for all dogs 1 year or older from Feb. 17 through Feb. 23.
Nine shelter dogs brought cross-country in the wake of the devastating California wildfires were cleared for adoption in Salem on Wednesday.
The nine dogs are in addition to the 37 cats recently brought from New Orleans following the historic blizzard and cold snap.
The MSPCA said more than three dozen cats are coming from the snow-slammed Louisiana and up to 20 dogs are expected from California.
MSPCA-Angell is holding a one-day adoption fee-free day at Nevins Farm in Methuen this weekend for goats, pigs, sheep, ducks and chickens.
Great Dog Rescue New England is hosting the event at Creature Comforts in Salem on Sunday where pre-approved adopters can take home a pup.
Northeast Animal Shelter of Salem rescue Ghost is one of 100 or more dogs the NEAS and MSPCA hope to adopt out in the next few days.
This weekend's "Muttster Mash: An Adoption Smash" is aimed to open Massachusetts shelter space for more hurricane rescues.
MSPCA-Angell and the Northeast Animal Shelter brought in nearly three dozen dogs for adoption with up to 100 more dogs and cats expected.
The Northeast Animal Shelter and MSPCA-Angell are holding a "Purranormal Cativity" adoption event ahead of Hurricane Helene transports.
The longtime NFL veteran adopted two of the 60 dogs seized as part of what was called the "largest local surrender in nearly a decade."
Starting Monday, adoption fees will be waived for many shelter dogs at MSPCA, Northeast Animal Shelter and coalition partner shelters.
This "high-energy dynamo" is looking for her forever family at the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem.
The coordinated fee-free adoption drive involved MSPCA-Angell, Northeast Animal Shelter of Salem and six shelters statewide.
The July 15-21 event for dogs 1 year old or older is part of an effort to ease the burden on dog and cat shelters across Massachusetts.
This 4-year-old Beagle mix is the "epitome" of a merry, affectionate companion dog with "endless affection."
MSPCA-Angell officials said the dogs range in age from puppies to seniors with some available for adoption as soon as Monday.
This 8-year-old good girl has been waiting for adoption at the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem for more than three months.
MSPCA-Angell said the fee-free adoption event for all dogs 40 pounds or more will be in Boston, Salem, Methuen and Cape Cod starting June 3.