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Wednesday 1pm - 5pm Thursday 12pm - 7pm Friday 12pm - 5pm Saturday 1pm - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Cape Ann Animal Aid

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

View our Adoptable Animals at capeannanimalaid.org and at 4 Paws Lane in Gloucester, MA

Cape Ann Animal Aid is a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter for dogs and cats, located in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

01/05/2025

NEW PROGRAM ALERT!

Is there a more dynamic duo than yarn and cats? Join us this winter for a friendly fiber-arts crafting club at Cape Ann Animal Aid! You’re invited to bring your current Work-In-Progress and decompress after school or work among the kitties at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter. Sign up for any single one-hour session ($15) or save and sign up for all 4 ($50)! Your donation helps care for the shelter animals at 4 Paws Lane and gives you a little feline company while you stitch!

Please note: individuals must be working on a crafting project. Crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, felting, and other hand-held crafts are welcome. All individuals must bring their own project and supplies.

If you’d like to learn to crochet, we have some talented staff members ready to teach you! Simply bring a hook and some yarn and we will guide you through the basics. If you're not sure what you will need, let us know and we are happy to send you more information.

Registration required. Join us and stitch those Winter Blues away!
Sign up at bit.ly/stitchescaaa

01/04/2025

Yeti is continuing to thrive in foster ❤ This handsome boy continues to get stronger and stronger, and has even learned to take stairs! This cutie makes friends everywhere he goes, and he wants to be your best friend!

01/03/2025

Thank you everyone who enjoyed a little kitten yoga at True North Ale Company back in December! ❤ Downward dog had nothing on these cuties, and they even made the The Local News!

Thank you Melanie Simard Yoga for putting together this super fun event for a good cause! 🐱

01/02/2025

The holiday rush is over... now enjoy an excuse not to cook!

Jalapeno's Authentic Mexican Food is donating 10% of sales to Cape Ann Animal Aid NEXT WEDNESDAY, January 8th. Dine in or take out and show the attached flier to have your order applied and benefit animals in need! ❤

12/31/2024

Was 2024 a drag? 🤣 Put the past BEHIND you and cheer on 2025! There's still time to make a difference for shelter dogs and cats - make a gift at capeannanimalaid.org/give and ring in the new year right! ❤

12/30/2024

Happy tails to Jasperella, formerly Mossy! 🐾❤

"With me around 6 weeks Jasperella "Jazz" (formerly Mossy) is comfortable and settled in her new home. She loves to play and I am lucky to have her."

12/28/2024

Happy Tails, Eddie! 🐾
"Hii! I wanted to send an update on Eddie. He's doing so well, he's so sweet, cuddly and active! He certainly does love to entertain himself with toys! He's getting along so well with his big sister Kelly 🥰 Everyone that meets him falls in love. We are so lucky to have him thanks to you guys!! 💙💙"

12/27/2024

Shout out to Roamin' Baths Mobile Pet Spa for stopping by yesterday afternoon to give Ozzie a spa day! 🚿🛁🧽🧴🧼 He was a bit of a baby for his bath, but he is looking fresh and handsome as ever!

12/26/2024

Oh no, Nicholas was left out of Santa's sleigh! This 3-month-old cutie is putting on his sweetest face to beg you to puh-leese help him find a home before 2025! ❄ Check Nicholas out on our website and submit your application online if you think he might be the perfect fit for you 😄

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at CAAA and wishing you a happy start to Hanukkah this evening! Yeti woke up to his first holiday in a foster home. However, he is wishing for a permanent home to spend the rest of his holidays in! ❤ Thank you to all of the foster families making this holiday season so special for a foster pet, and thank you to everyone sharing their holiday with an adopted pet!
We love to hear about your pets in the comments and how you are celebrating today!

12/24/2024

Bindi is bringing the holiday spirit and hopes all the good boys and girls get a special visit from Santa Paws tonight! 🎅🎁🎄 Merry Christmas eve from all of us at CAAA!

12/22/2024

Kira was adopted in 2019 and has grown up into a beautiful dog! 🐾 Happy to see she kept those gorgeous ears! 🐕❤

"She’s a big sister now to a 2-legged brother🥰 We love our girly Kira, and we have recommended your shelter to anything thinking of adopting! And once we are ready again, you are our top choice shelter even though we come from Cape Cod 🥰

Kira is such a sweetheart, she loves snuggles in bed and on the couch. LOVES running on the beaches in the off season. She has made such an impact on our lives. We don't know what we'd do without her!"

12/20/2024

Cali has been enjoying some time in foster 🐕 our beautiful bestie has been a polite house guest and has been able to stretch her legs and relax thanks to an awesome shelter volunteer who has been willing to let her crash with her around the holidays. She shares:

"Cali is really the best girl. She has been so well-behaved and so much fun. Cali has stayed patiently by my side as I complete end-of-semester grading and participate in zoom meetings, napping or chewing on her nylabone next to me. As an adult, Cali has no interest in shoes, socks or wood furniture, and sticks with her toys. She greets guests with sweetness and enthusiasm. She loves her walks, from beach trips to neighborhood roads. She is polite when she encounters other dogs, but keeps walking. She is house trained and lets me know when she needs to go outside. She definitely appreciates a yard to explore and where she can play energetic games of jolly ball and fetch. She is always up for a car ride too. She is big on belly rubs. Cali is such a smart and affectionate dog who has a lot of love to give.

She joined a department retreat at my house for several hours today. She was very excited to meet people, and visited different people throughout the meeting for belly rubs. She got a little too excited by tapping feet, but otherwise was a good colleague to all. Cali and I then got to play in the snow. She was excited by snow balls and the snow version of jolly ball."

Check Cali out on our website! Cali is in our Extended-Stay Club with a reduced adoption fee of $100, and she is available for foster-to-adopt.

12/19/2024

Several of our adult cats have reduced adoption fees! If you've been on the fence about adopting an adult or senior kitty, now is the time to check these sweethearts out. Click through to learn more!

12/18/2024

Yeti has been waiting for the chance to unwrap his ultimate holiday gift - and we have great news! After lots of medical testing to try to rule out any infectious diseases causing his issues with his rear legs, Yeti has been given a clean bill of health and is medically cleared for adoption! THANK YOU so much to everyone who helped support this precious pup and helped us get the answers we needed to get him to this point. Whle we're still not 100% sure what the root cause is, his condition does not appear to be degenerative, and he is ready to go home with a competent family ready to tend to his particular set of needs.

If you're interested in learning more about Yeti, you can check him out on our website tomorrow (Thursday) morning when he will posted and available for adoption!

12/16/2024

While you can't beat a forever home, a cozy foster home is a close second! ❤ Dalton is a cautious little fellow who is slowly learning about the greatest comforts in life - a warm lap and couch - and you can see his walls melting away as he snuggles in!

This special four year old thrives in a calm, quiet home where he can stick to a routine and build trust with patient, understanding humans. Once he feels comfortable, Dalton's charming and quirky personality shines through-he'll steal your heart with his snuggles and those soulful, expressive eyes. Don't let his fearfulness stop you from discovering the joy he'll bring to your life. If you're ready to provide Dalton with the love and support he needs, he'll reward you with endless affection and loyalty!

Interested in learning more about Dalton? Check him out on our website and apply to meet him!

12/15/2024

Happy tails, Bernie! 🐾

"I waited about a year and half after my best friend Dexter lost his cancer battle... it was time to start again with a new buddy. Gorgon now also known as Bernie is an absolute delight. With his opposable thumbs the pink mouse was no match at the Battle of Bagland. In the first 5 minutes of Bernies arrival, he came right out of the carrier, scoped the joint out, had a bite, a p*e in the sandbox and then played games for the better part of the day. He has the purr of a finely tuned Ferarri and he looooves attention."

12/13/2024

Caleb and Star are BURSTING at the seams to meet you! If a Christmas cutie is what you seek under your tree this holiday season, check them out on our website and submit an application! 🎁🎅🏻🎄❄️

Address

4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA
01930

Opening Hours

Wednesday	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 7pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	1pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Website

http://capeannanimalaid.org/

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Goodbye 2024!

Yeti has been waiting for the chance to unwrap his ultimate holiday gift - and we have great news! After lots of medical testing to try to rule out any infectious diseases causing his issues with his rear legs, Yeti has been given a clean bill of health and is medically cleared for adoption! THANK YOU so much to everyone who helped support this precious pup and helped us get the answers we needed to get him to this point. Whle we're still not 100% sure what the root cause is, his condition does not appear to be degenerative, and he is ready to go home with a competent family ready to tend to his particular set of needs. If you're interested in learning more about Yeti, you can check him out on our website tomorrow (Thursday) morning when he will posted and available for adoption!

Join us LIVE with Molly, Cali, and Yeti on Giving Tuesday!

Update post with little miss Bindi and Francis on Giving Tuesday! ❤️🐈🐈‍⬛

Meet Carol and Ozzie! Donations on Giving Tuesday help us care for some of our extended stay pups like these!

Update: Mom has been named Raven! All 6 babies are still able to be named 🙂 Join us on Giving Tuesday to meet some of the most adorable residents of 4 Paws Lane! This adorable family came from a local home where the owners were facing eviction. At 2 weeks old, a local rescuer stepped in and took them in. Help us name these cuties! The first 7 donors who give $100 or more will get to name mom or one of her babies! *Please message us once your donation is made with a screenshot of your donation to share your name!*

Meet Carol

NINE months have gone by since Carol first entered our care. She arrived after her litter of puppies, all of whom were quickly adopted. In the time she's been with us, she has spent time with several top-notch fosters, who have devoted a lot of time and energy to helping her thrive, and want to see her thrive in a permanent home of her own! Check out Carol on our website, and submit an application to connect with an Adoption Counselor and learn more about this pretty girl!

Cheerio here to show off his playful and snuggly side! This cutie is only 6 months old, and with his adorable bobtail he is sure to charm you with his playful antics! Cheerio has had several meetings, but just hasn't found the love match he is looking for yet. Read up about this cute boy on our website or stop in to meet him this weekend! We are open again post-construction and ready to greet visitors to our animal areas once more. 🐾❤

Tavitha is an artist! 🐾🎨 This sweet girl enjoyed a little arts and crafts at the shelter yesterday. Check her out on our website! capeannanimalaid.org/dogs

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Adopt Your Best Friend

Cape Ann Animal Aid is a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter for dogs and cats, located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. We hope we can assist you in finding a wonderful animal companion for you and your family. Please visit our facility or browse our adoptable pet listings learn about our adoptable animals and adoption process. We update our website daily and look forward to helping you make a life-long bond with your new best friend today.