The following is an op-ed written by Animal Rescue League of Boston President and CEO Dr. Edward Schettino. It was originally posted on the ARL website. Dogs and cats have received an unprecedented amount of media coverage over the last few weeks, but for all the wrong reasons.  And the online memes and songs about... Read More

Crystal Arnott, Executive Director Lowell Humane Society, Board Member NEFHS Animal welfare is not for the faint of heart. Each day presents new challenges that require us to pivot and get creative in our approach. But in the midst of responding to the fresh chaos of the day, where do the daily tasks fall? Running... Read More

Caitie Tomlinson President, New England Federation of Humane Societies Director, Animal Rescue League of Boston As we kick off a new year at the New England Federation of Humane Societies (NEFHS), we’re excited to share that we’re embarking on a new chapter of growth and evolution. Our previous strategic plan, created during the pandemic, served... Read More

Recently, NEFHS Board Member and Red Rover Field Services and Community Programs Manager, Devon Krusko, had the opportunity to attend the Canine Science Symposium held in San Francisco, California. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), she was thrilled to attend! As you may be able to tell by the name, this conference is a... Read More

By: Mike Keiley, NEFED Board Member & Director of Adoption Centers and Programs, MSPCA-Angell Executive Director, Northeast Animal Shelter Every spring social media pages are riddled with compelling memes warning people about the plight of rabbits at Easter. I believe these warnings come from a good place of wanting to protect rabbits and to save... Read More

By: Mike Keily, Director of Adoption Centers and Programs MSPCA-Angell, NEFED Board Member When the MSPCA-Angell affiliated with Northeast Animal Shelter last year, the two organizations came together with a common goal to help the largest number of animals possible, both locally and nationally. To do so, we spent the majority of 2021 refining Northeast... Read More

By: Jessica Danyow, NEFED Board Advisor   While doing some stocking stuffer shopping before the holidays I saw a sticker of a dozing cat with the thought bubble “Meh. . .” above her head.  Cute, I thought, and I added it to my purchases. For some reason I’ve been thinking a lot about that sticker... Read More

By: Liam Hughes, NEFED Board Member I have something to confess to you all. I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to disaster preparedness. I mean, I will talk to anyone about it any chance I get. It has been the cause of some eye-rolling in my circle of friends and family... Read More

Increase Your Organization’s Impact on Giving Tuesday By: Danielle Cookish, NEFED Advisory Board Member Giving Tuesday was first introduced in 2012 in New York City from a single idea to do good. Since that time, Giving Tuesday has exploded into a global movement of radical generosity. From major nonprofit organizations to one person offering a... Read More

By Devon Krusko, CPDT-KA, Field Services and Outreach Coordinator, New England Federation of Humane Societies Board Member My daily life – and likely yours – looks different than it used to, and it’s different for our pets, too. If you’re returning to the workplace, even incrementally, here are a few tips to make the transition... Read More