Faxon Animal Care & Adoption Center

06/21/2025

🌟 Volunteer of the Month! 🌟

Better late than never!! This month, we’re celebrating Tracy and Madison Hamner as our Volunteers of the Month! 🎉🐾

Tracy and Madison has been an incredible part of our shelter family, dedicating countless hours to caring for our animals. Whether it’s playing with dogs, cuddling with our kitties, or pitching in at events, they do it all with a smile and so much love. 🐶🐱

Thank you, Tracy and Madison for your compassion, dedication, and tireless support. You make such a difference in the lives of our furry friends and in our shelter community! 🏡✨

Let’s all give them a big round of applause! 👏👏

06/20/2025

✨🏡Going Home Fridays!!

We are so excited that some of our long-term residents: Orion and Gio were finally able to find their furrever homes! It warms our hearts to know they are all going to great homes🐾❤️

06/19/2025

Update: has an application!

✨🐱Kitty of the week: Meet Billy!

Billy is a sweet and mellow 5 year old boy looking for his forever home!

This laid-back guy loves lounging on his bed, rolling onto his back for belly rubs, gazing out the window to watch the world go by, and being near his favorite people. While he’s an independent soul, he also enjoys having company close by and will happily share his space with you.❤️🐱

Billy was adopted from us a couple of years ago but was recently returned, through no fault of his own. He’s an easygoing cat who appreciates the quiet life and seems to get along well with other cats (we’re not quite sure how he’d do with children).

Neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and ready to go, Billy is just missing one thing: a loving home to call his own. His adoption fee is $250.🏡❤️✨

Ready to adopt?
Apply today: arlfr.com/adopt/adoption-application

06/18/2025

FOSTERS NEEDED! 🐾🐶🐱

We are in need of loving foster homes! Fostering is a rewarding way to help animals in need — whether it’s giving a kitten time to grow, helping a senior dog recover, or caring for animals who just need a little extra TLC.

🏠 We provide the supplies and you provide the love and a safe space!

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the perfect time to give it a try. Help us make room in the shelter and give an animal a second chance. ❤️🏡

Interested? Fill out an application here: https://airtable.com/appDmPsV47DxcAnvT/pagWtlzrThHFBu4PD/form

For more questions call us at 508-676-1061

06/17/2025

Coming up soon, don’t forget to make your bid to receive 4 Box Tickets!🎟️ ⚾️🏟️

Take Me Out to the Ballgame: for a Great Cause! ⚾️🐾

We're auctioning off 4 Field Box tickets to see the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays on Sunday, June 29 at 1:35 PM at Fenway Park! 🧢🌭

💥 Ticket Value: $587
📝 Starting Bid: $200
📍 Field Box Seats – amazing view!
📆 Silent Auction ends on June 26th!

🔗 Fill out the form to bid: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9OTkOsqHFmnoIakBUQVIRBz47HDuEBGC5OEpNGEhzkVHu0Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103631596946963214914

ALL proceeds go to support our animal shelter and help furry friends find loving homes. ❤️🐶🐱

Bid now, cheer loud, and make a difference! 🐾💙

06/17/2025

✨🐶Pup of the Week: Meet Gypsy!

This sweet girl has quite the story… and now she’s ready for her happily ever after! 🏡❤️

Gypsy first came to us years ago and was adopted into a loving home. But when her owners grew older and could no longer care for her, she was brought to another shelter and eventually made her way back to us. Since then, she’s been adopted twice and returned (through no fault of her own), and now she’s waiting oh so patiently for the right family to come along.

At 4 years old, Gypsy is smart, loving, and playful. She knows her commands (sit, lay down, paw), is fully potty trained, walks well on a leash, and is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations.

Gypsy would thrive in a home with no other pets, she just wants to be the center of your world! 🥰 We’re not sure how she is with kids, but with her sweet personality, we think she’d do great in an active family.

The adoption fee is $450.

After all the changes she’s been through, Gypsy truly deserves a nice place to land and a family to love her forever. Could that be you?

Interested in adopting? 🐕💛 Fill out an application here:

https://www.arlfr.org/adopt/adoption-application

06/13/2025

✨🏡 Going Home Fridays!!

Were so happy that a bunch of our pups were able to find furrever homes last week! 💞 Enjoy your new home guys! 🏡💞🐾🐶

06/12/2025

✨🐱 Kitty(s) of the Week: Meet Our FIV+ Sweethearts 💞

This week, we’re featuring not one, not two, but three incredible cats who all happen to be FIV+, a condition that may scare some off, but shouldn't! These kitties are loving, cuddly, and ready for forever homes.

✨ What is FIV?
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) sounds scary, but it’s not a death sentence. FIV+ cats can live long, healthy lives with just a little extra care. It's mainly transmitted through deep bite wounds, so FIV+ cats can live peacefully with other friendly cats. It’s rare to find two FIV+ cats who genuinely love each other, but that’s exactly what we have here!

🐾 Meet Our FIV+ Friends 🐾

🐱 Tommy – 2 Years Old
Tommy is a super sweet, chill cuddle bug who loves to lounge and be by your side. He’s neutered, vaccinated, and ready to snuggle his way into your heart. He adores Binx and they’ve formed a true bond and would thrive if adopted together. Tommy is a perfect fit for families looking for a laid-back, affectionate companion.

🐱 Binx – 2 Years Old
A bit shy at first, Binx is a gentle soul who blossoms once he feels safe. He’s neutered, vaccinated, and incredibly sweet once he opens up. Binx and Tommy are a purrfect pair and it’s rare to see two bonded FIV+ cats, and we’d love to see them stay together. Binx would do best with an experienced owner who understands shy kitties.

🐱 Merlin – 4 Years Old
Sweet, a little chunky, and totally lovable, Merlin is a lap cat in the making. He’s fixed, vaccinated, and enjoys lazy days full of pets and naps. While we’re unsure how he does with other cats, he’s a great solo companion who just wants a cozy place to call home.

FIV+ cats deserve love too. They just need a little understanding and a whole lot of heart. Whether you're looking for a pair of best buds like Tommy and Binx or a solo snuggler like Merlin, we have a cat who’s ready to complete your home. 🏡💙

📍 Visit us Monday through Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM, or message us to learn more!

Application: https://www.arlfr.com/adopt/adoption-application

06/11/2025

We decided to test the waters with our pups! Turns out Orion, Remi and Chomper are the only dogs in our kennel that love the water! They are really enjoying the nice and sunny day! ☀️🐾🐶

06/10/2025

✨🐶Pup(s) of the Week: Birthday Edition! 🎂

This week, we're highlighting not just one, but three special pups who all recently celebrated their 1st birthdays in the shelter. 💔

No animal should spend their birthday without a home, and these sweet dogs have waited far too long. Each one is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and ready to find their forever family.

🐾 Meet the Birthday Trio 🐾

🐶 Gio – Lab Mix
This sweet and active boy just turned 1 and is always up for an adventure! Gio loves walks, fetch, and being by your side. He thrives with attention and would be a great fit for an active, young family. Gio is very smart, listens well, and would excel with some training. He does jump when excited, so a little caution around small children is needed, but he’s eager to learn and full of love.

🐺 Orion – Husky Mix
Turning 1 this Friday, Orion has spent 89 days in our shelter, and that’s not counting his time at the shelter before ours. This boy is growing restless and needs more than we can give him. Orion is a true rescue, found on the streets, and shelter life has left him overstimulated, mouthy, and needing direction. He is incredibly smart and breed-typical. He needs a job, structure, and someone who believes in him. Orion is for a dedicated adopter ready to rescue a rescue.

🐕 Remi – Chihuahua Mix
This pint sized pup just turned 1 and is a ball of energy! Remi is playful, fun, and loves playing with toys (any kind will do!) and playing fetch. He’s speedy and silly, sometimes making you chase him for fun. Remi would be a perfect fit for a young family looking for a dog that can keep up with their energy and bring joy to their home.

Let’s make sure these sweet pups never spend another birthday in a kennel. They’ve waited long enough, now it’s time for love, play, and forever homes. 🏡❤️

📍 Come meet them at the shelter, Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4PM, or message us to learn more!

Adoption application: https://www.arlfr.com/adopt/adoption-application