How Your Donation Helps Our Animals
Welcome to the Animal Rescue League of Fall River
The League, founded in 1914, is a private non-profit, charitable organization with a 501(c)(3) status
which does not receive any government funding or tax dollars. We are supported solely by private donations
from caring people in our community, by grants, special events, and program services.
The Animal Rescue League is guided by the principle of community engagement with the goal of building
partnerships that would enhance the quality of life of the animals in our care. Our staff works extremely
hard to find good, permanent, loving homes for animals that have been abandoned, neglected, abused,
relinquished, or homeless.
We are a no-kill shelter. The Animal Rescue League of Fall River saves the lives of hundreds
of animals per year, and places over 400 cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies a year. No animal is euthanized
unless it is on a veterarian's advice to end or prevent pain and suffering from a terminal untreatable illness
or physical ailment.
We hope you take some time to browse our site and learn more of the life-saving work of our Faxon Shelter and
Sylvan Clinic. If at any time you have questions about ARL, please call us at 508-676-1061
or email us at info@faxonarl.org
Thank you for your time and interest.
John Panarese
Executive Director
"Matching the Needs of People and Animals"
Mission Statement:
The Animal Rescue League of Fall River is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the
quality of life of animals through Shelter and Clinic Programs, Education, Advocacy, and
Service.
The League is a private, regional, 501 (c)(3) community-based, non-profit organization. The Faxon
Animal Shelter, the Sylvan Animal Clinic, and the Humane Education Programs comprise the core of
the organization. We do not receive any goverment, state or local funding, but rely on private
donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations to support our mission.