ARL’s Dedham Campus Project: Foundation for the Future

ARL broke ground for a new 22,500 squarefoot facility on the Dedham Campus in the fall of 2020. The new building will help ARL to realize it’s mission and build its impact, keeping more animals safe and healthy. It is slated to be completed this fall. “We are extremely excited for this new building,” stated Dr. Edward Schettino, ARL President & CEO. “It will increase our efficiencies throughout the organization and strengthen the outcomes for the animals and communities we serve throughout Massachusetts.”

Mobile Medical Outreach Center

The building will include a specialized dedicated hub for ARL’s mobile clinics, the Spay Waggin’ and Wellness Waggin’. The location provides optimal access to most major highways, allowing ARL to reliably and consistently reach people and animals most in need. This space will be the heart of ARL’s community-based efforts and a critical asset that will support our unwavering commitment to bring accessible and affordable veterinary and wellness care directly to those who need it most, right in the communities where they live. The center will also be equipped with medical supplies and ample storage space for increased capacity in responding to animal emergencies.

Education & Training Center for Animals and People

A new, expansive, multi-purpose training center will provide a critically-needed location for training local and state law enforcement officers and animal caregivers, who play an important preventive role in keeping communities safe for animals and people. These training resources are critical to expanding the network of professionals who can aid us in confronting animal cruelty headon.The facility will also serve as a educational space for ARL staff and volunteers, and will allow for the development of new programs and the expansion of our dog training programs which help strengthen the bond between animals and people.

Program Management and Administration

This project will provide a new home for programmatic and administrative offices, which are currently scattered across four locations, to create greater synergy and collaboration among ARL’s programs. This will allow for more innovations that drive positive outcomes for animals and the people who care for them. Additionally, the facility will increase cost efficiencies of operations over time as ARL transitions from renting and/or leasing additional properties. The Dedham Campus has been an integral part of ARL since Anna Harris Smith purchased the 22-acre property in 1907. It is in this historic location that we lay the foundation for our future –where ARL can continue its legacy of helping animals most in need throughout Massachusetts.

For more information about the Dedham Campus Project, visit arlboston.org/Dedham-campus-plan If you are interested in opportunities to support the project, please contact Jackie Smith at jsmith@arlboston.org