Dog Licensing and Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, March 18th at the Nazzaro Center

Animal Control Unit Discusses Enforcement of Dog Leash Laws [Videos]

Animal Care and Control Interim Director, John Meany, spoke in the neighborhood this week to address resident concerns about enforcement of dog policies in the North End / Waterfront. Meany spoke how the unit’s policies have changed toward a more progressive approach in caring for animals.  The meeting took place on September 11, 2014 at Read More…

RUFF and MassDOT Team Up to Give a Facelift to Richmond Street “Dog Park”

As part of the Mayor’s Boston Shines event, the Mass Department of Transportation is teaming with RUFF and the Mayor’s office to give the Richmond Street park a facelift. The Mass DOT will be putting down all new ground cover in the park, as well as adding new plantings and fences within the park. Work Read More…

Dogs, Fish and Their Human Owners Braved the Weather for the Annual Blessing of the Animals

Old North’s annual Blessing of the Animals Ceremony brought dozens of pets and humans to the Prado despite the drizzly weather on Sunday afternoon. The service commemorates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Rev. Steve Ayers, Vicar, and Rev. Matt Kruger, Asst. Vicar, of the Old North Church gave Read More…