Cape Ann Animal Aid
Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-6055
info@capeannanimalaid.org

See driving directions below.

SHELTER OPEN HOURS
​Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 1pm-5pm
Thursday: 12pm-7pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Visiting the Shelter 
Adopters and visitors are welcome during our open hours to view our adoptable animals and/or apply to adopt a pet. In order to best serve our shelter pets, visitors, and potential adopters, the number of guests visiting inside our facility at one time and visit time is limited. Please understand there may be a wait to visit our animal areas during busier times.  We appreciate your patience as we work to properly care for our animal and human guests!

Per the city of Gloucester's guidelines, Cape Ann Animal Aid is not requiring masks while visiting inside our facility. Unvaccinated guests or guests who feel more comfortable doing so are encouraged to mask up while visiting. Thank you!

Please note that due to staffing limitations, our general voicemail box and email inbox are not monitored as closely as they are under normal circumstances. Many questions can be answered by the pages on our website. If you have a question, please check our website for answers before calling or emailing. Thank you for your patience!

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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

Holiday and early closing/late opening schedule is subject to change; new dates may be added at any time.

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Driving Directions

Traveling on Route 128 South (Heading toward Boston)

1. Take exit 54 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 53 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

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Interested In Adopting an Animal?

Due to a high volume of interest, we are unable to answer questions about available animals via email, and 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 or in person to determine if the animal is a good fit. 

SEE ADOPTION POLICIES