Forever Paws Animal Shelter

To provide compassion, empathy, and care for animals in need while vociferously advocating for their welfare and ethical pet ownership.

We operate a no-kill facility. Over 400 cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies are adopted annually by the Animal Rescue League of Fall River, which also saves the lives of hundreds of other animals each year. No animal is put to death unless a veterinarian recommends it to alleviate or avoid pain and suffering caused by a terminal, incurable sickness or physical condition.

Our goal is to give unwanted, abandoned, and stray animals in the Greater New Bedford and Fall River areas professional, humane treatment. We also campaign for the ethical treatment of animals everywhere and educate the public about animal welfare.

The Animal Rescue League is devoted to keeping animals in need safe and healthy in habitats and homes and is an uncompromising advocate for those in need.

Our leadership provides decades of combined experience in animal welfare and rescue to our 501(c)3 all-volunteer organization.