Massachusetts Humane Society

Braintree, MA

Rescues and cares for stray, homeless, mistreated, and neglected animals and advocates for animal protection, with dogs, cats, and small animals available. Previously operated a shelter in Weymouth. Massachusetts license 0156.

Hours By appointment only, will work around your schedule

Areas served Massachusetts, focused on the South Shore. Mailing address P.O. Box 850177, Braintree, MA 02185.

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 781-335-1300 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Massachusetts Humane Society at 781-335-1300 or masshumane@aol.com first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Norfolk County at a glance

Population 730,082

Housing units 295,227

Est. households with a cat 90,961

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I visit or adopt?

By appointment only, and the organization will work around your schedule. An adoption application is required, with fees that can be waived or reduced for seniors or low-income adopters.

Get involved

Support Massachusetts Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Massachusetts Humane Society at 781-335-1300 or masshumane@aol.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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