Press Release: 3/9/2026
The MSPCA-Angell Receives Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant to Support Lifesaving in Massachusetts
Posted on Mar, 6, 2026 by Sara-Rose Brenner
Best Friends Animal Society awards $50,000 to help Boston-based nonprofit save more than 4,000 animals
BOSTON, March 6, 2026 – The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – Angell Animal Medical Center (MSPCA-Angell) has been awarded a Rachael Ray Save Them All grant from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to save cats and dogs in America’s shelters.
This competitive grant of $50,000 fosters lifesaving in Massachusetts by supporting the MSPCA-Angell’s mentorship of Thomas J O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center (TJO) through the Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) coalition. The partnership is focused on systemic improvements to reduce euthanasia, improve live-release rates, and stabilize operations for long-term impact, benefitting more than 4,000 animals.
“Since its formation in the summer of 2024, the MASS coalition has positively impacted the lives of countless animals across Massachusetts,” said MSPCA-Angell President, Neal Litvack. “Thanks to this Rachael Ray Save Them All grant and the support of our generous donors, we’ll be able to save countless animals for years to come.”
The MSPCA-Angell is one of 53 shelters and rescues from across the country to be awarded Rachael Ray Save Them All and Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence grants in 2026. The grants in total are projected to save or impact over 19,000 cats and dogs.
“The MSPCA-Angell was selected among 320 applicants to receive a Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant because of its innovation, dedication, commitment, and readiness to save pets’ lives,” said Whitney Bollinger, Director of Strategy & Network Operations, Best Friends Animal Society. “We are so proud to provide grant funding to support the MSPCA-Angell’s critical lifesaving work in Massachusetts!”
The Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants is a grant program, administered by Best Friends and funded by The Rachael Ray Foundation™, that provides grants to shelters for euthanasia reduction initiatives. The Rachael Ray Foundation helps animals in need and is funded by a portion of proceeds from each sale of Rachael’s pet food, Nutrish®.
Learn more about the MSPCA-Angell’s lifesaving programs by visiting mspca.org, and by following the MSPCA-Angell on Facebook and Instagram. Make a lifesaving impact by volunteering, adopting, or fostering.
To learn more about Best Friends, visit bestfriends.org.
About the MSPCA-Angell
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – Angell Animal Medical Center (MSPCA-Angell) is a national leader in animal welfare and veterinary medicine, with world-class hospitals, adoption centers, and community clinics, as well as community outreach, national animal transport, humane education, and disaster relief programs, plus law enforcement and advocacy divisions that better animal lives through law and legislation. Founded in 1868, the MSPCA-Angell is the second oldest humane society in the United States and positively impacts the lives of tens of thousands of animals each year. As a private, non-profit organization, the MSPCA-Angell does not receive any government funding, nor is it funded or operated by any national humane organization, instead relying solely on the support and contributions from individuals who care about animals. Please visit mspca.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and LinkedIn for more information.
About Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America’s shelters and making the entire country no-kill. Founded in 1984, Best Friends runs lifesaving facilities and programs nationwide in partnership with more than 5,500 shelters and rescue organizations. From our headquarters in Kanab, Utah, we also operate the nation’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary — a destination that brings our mission to life for thousands of visitors each year. We maintain the most comprehensive animal sheltering data in the country and make it accessible to the public — empowering communities with critical insights into the needs of their local shelters and how they can help. We believe every dog and cat deserves a home. And we believe that, by working together, we can Save Them All®. For more information, visit bestfriends.org.