Dorchester Paws – Your Community Animal Shelter

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UPCOMING EVENTS: Click below to read more about our upcoming events.

Stingrays

April 24 @ 5:00 pm

Prom by the Pond!

June 19 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmDorchester Shrine Club

SOMETHING TO BARK ABOUT: Read more about what’s going on at Dorchester Paws at our blog!

Adopting Your First Family Dog? Here's What You Need To Know

April 15, 2021

Adopting a dog for the first time is both a thrilling and…

Boomtown vists Dorchester Paws!

April 15, 2021

Here is what Boomtown had to say about their visit: "Boomer…

Marley’s transformation

March 31, 2021

EGG MY YARD

March 22, 2021

Top Needs: How you can shop to save a life

March 15, 2021

Dorchester Paws Needs YOUR Help. Almost every week, Dorchester…

Shelter - Neuter - Release: Our Shelter’s Way of Saving Cat Lives

March 12, 2021

“ When cat populations are present, the choice is not between…

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