Broken Tail Rescue has wonderful dogs, cats, and guinea pigs waiting for loving homes.
Search our available pets and give an animal a second chance at happiness.
Our adoptable pets are cared for in foster homes or at one of our PetSmart Adoption Centers.
Still searching for the right fit? Come meet some of our adoptable cats in person at our three PetSmart locations: Millbury, Cambridge, and Woburn!
Click here to view more information about our adoption centers and visiting hours.
**Please note that due to frequent updates, not all PetSmart cats are listed on our website. To meet our cats in the adoption centers, we encourage you to visit the locations above!
Our Available Pets
Adoption Process
| For Dogs | For Cats |
| 1. Fill out an application for your potential new family member. 2. One of our volunteers will review the submitted application and do their best to respond within 48 hours. Our dog application includes vet checks for current pets in the home, personal references and a home visit. 3. If the dog is a good match, a meet and greet will be scheduled with the foster. **We like to have all family members attend** 4. Finally, the last step is to complete the adoption paperwork and to bring your new family member home | 1. Complete Our Quick Prescreen in order to be approved for adoption for cats 2. One of our volunteers will review the submitted prescreen form and do their best to respond within 48 hours 3. If the prescreen form is approved by one of our volunteers, then you are able to schedule an appointment to meet the cat you are interested or visit our adoption center open hours. 4. Finally, the last step is to complete the adoption paperwork and to bring your new family member home |
Adoption Guidelines
Here are a few items for people to consider before deciding to adopt:
- Renters must have their landlord’s permission
- Adopters must be 21 years of age or older
- All adoptive homes must be stable, supportive, and capable to meet all veterinary and financial needs of the animal
- Some adoptions will require adopters to enroll the dog in training classes as a condition of adoption
- Kittens under 12 months must be adopted with another kitten/cat or go to a home with a resident cat for socialization
- There may be additional adoption requirements for puppies (puppy socialization classes, someone home during the day, etc)
Adoption Fees
Adoption fees help defray the cost of transportation, care, and medical treatment.
Dogs
Our adoption fees are generally between $350 and $500 for most adult dogs and puppies and are decided on a case-by-case basis.
All dogs adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, heartworm tested and started on preventive, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment if needed, and microchipped.
Cats
Our adoption fee varies by age for cats and kittens.
| Kitten (0-11 months) | Senior Cat (10+ years) or Special Needs Cat |
| • Single Kitten: $350 • Pair of Kittens: $650 | • Single Senior/Special needs Cat: $150 • Pair of Seniors or Special Needs Cats: $250 |
| Young Cats (1-4 years) | Adult Cat (5-9 years) |
| • Single Young Cat: $275 • Two Young Cats: $500 | • Single Adult Cat: $225 • Two Adult Cats: $400 |
All cats adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be:
- Spayed or neutered
- Up to date on vaccinations
- FeLV/FIV tested
- Dewormed and treated for fleas/ticks (if needed)
- Given a full veterinary exam
- Microchipped
Guinea Pigs
Content fill out application here: https://bit.ly/3JxwtKp
Ready to Adopt?
Are you interested in one of our adoptable animals? Fill out the adoption application to start the process!