Get into a Shelter
Massachusetts offers a 24/7 toll-free, multi-lingual domestic violence hotline that coordinates access to emergency shelters statewide. Each call is answered by a trained advocate who provides non-judgmental support, assistance with safety planning, and information on options and resources.
Submit a Public Records Request
Under Massachusetts law, every person has a right to access public government records. Not all records are public, and you may need to pay a fee to get them.
Adoption, Surrender Foster Information
Cambridge Animal Control does not operate a shelter facility or accept surrendered animals. If you need to rehome your pet, you can access a list of local shelters and rescues that can offer help.
September 3, 2024 State Primary Unofficial Results
Election night results include in-person early voting, mail-in ballots received by election day, and ballots processed by tabulators in polling places. These results do not include hand-counted ballots (auxiliary ballots), write-in results, or provisional ballots.