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Cape Ann Animal Aid
Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930

See driving directions below.

HOURS

UPDATE: Due to Concerns over social distancing and COVID-19 we are
Currently Closed to Visitors
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Normal Operating Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12pm to 5pm
Wednesday: 12pm to 4pm
Thursday: 12pm to 7pm
Friday: 12pm to 6pm
Saturday: 12pm to 4pm
Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
HOLIDAYS
Cape Ann Animal Aid is Closed:
New Year's Day
Easter
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Cape Ann Animal Aid May Close Early:
July 3rd | Halloween | Christmas Eve | New Year's Eve
2020 CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Holiday and early closing/late opening schedule is subject to change; new dates may be added at any time.

Driving Directions

Traveling on Route 128 South (Heading toward Boston)
  1. Take exit 14 for MA-133 toward W Gloucester/Essex 
  2. Turn left on to Essex Ave
  3. Turn left into Beechbrook Cemetery at the sign that says Paul Bergman Memorial Island. (Note: There is a DO NOT ENTER sign just before the island to ensure that you enter to the right of the island.) 
  4. Take the first left on to Paws Lane    
Traveling on Route 128 North (Heading toward Gloucester)
  1. Take exit 14 for MA-133 toward W Gloucester/Essex 
  2. Turn right on to MA-133/Essex Ave
  3. Turn left into Beechbrook Cemetery at the sign that says Paul Bergman Memorial Island. (Note: There is a DO NOT ENTER sign just before the island to ensure that you enter to the right of the island.) 
  4. Take the first left on to Paws Lane

Interested In Adopting an Animal?

Due to a high volume of interest, we are unable to answer questions about available animals via email. Phone calls are great, but please note that we are not always able to return calls immediately. As adoptions are completed on a first come, first serve basis, your best bet is to fill out an online application for an animal you are interested in. You will have the opportunity to meet the animal over video call to determine if the animals is a good fit. 
Cape Ann Animal Aid • Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter • 4 Paws Lane • Gloucester, MA • 01930 • 978.283.6055
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