I sent an e-mail to the ARL Boston tonight asking if they keep records.
Keeping my fingers crossed!

(e-mail which I sent):

Hello!

My name is Jennifer O’Brien. I was wondering if there is a chance the ARL keeps records of animals the shelters take in, such as where the animal was originally from and why they were taken into the shelter (such as a family just couldn’t care for them anymore, or someone found them on the street). I’m collecting information for my college seminar project. I’m trying to do research as to why certain areas of a town would have more abandoned animals than another part of town. I contacted several animal control offices but apparently they don’t keep track of calls they receive/respond to, who knew! SO now I’m trying to get information from local shelters and rescue leagues.

So, any information you could provide me with would be REALLY REEAALLLYYY appreciated! I know you have bigger and more important matters to attend to, but I’m just trying to do some in depth research into abandoned animals and possible causes.

Thank you SO much for your time!

-Jennifer O’Brien