Massachusetts Quarantine Regulations

Please read below for important details about MA Quarantine Regulations and American Lab Rescue

Dog adoptions to Massachusetts residents are very hard to facilitate due to animal importation requirements mandated by the state, even on animals from neighboring states like CT or RI.  ALR dogs may be eligible for becoming cleared for adoption into Massachusetts, but please note there is up to a $170 Massachusetts Quarantine fee (subject to change)  and additional fees for a health certificate if a dog is in a neighboring state (if your dog is coming from a Southern state straight to the quarantine the health certificate fee is included in the adoption fee).

The State of Massachusetts requires that all dogs entering the state must be quarantined for a minimum 48 hours per Animal Health Emergency Order, (insert current link here? )  This is required of all dogs entering the state, regardless of their health, age, vetting status, etc.

ALR is approved to use several different facilities to meet this quarantine requirement; which facility is used and the timing of the quarantine period will be determined by facility availability and other factors.   Please note that quarantine space may not be immediately available for your dog and this space can only be secured once the adoption is finalized.

After the adoption is finalized, ALR will make arrangements for the quarantine requirement to be met, and will provide you with the details as soon as possible. You will be responsible for picking the dog up from the isolation facility/vet after it is approved for release. (Please note: adoption donations and quarantine fees are NOT refundable.)

If you are a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and interested in adopting a dog from a Rescue Group outside the State, you need to be aware that your adoptive dog is required to be placed in a state approved quarantine facility for a period of 48 hrs prior to going to your residence. Please note: the cost for Quarantine ranges from $100 to $170 depending on the Quarantine Facility. This fee is in addition to the $550 adoption fee. Please follow this link for more info on the Commonwealth of Mass Animal Rescue and Shelter Organization Regulations.