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Robi On The Road: Animal Rescue League Of Boston Answering The Distress Calls

BOSTON (CBS) - A skunk sprays your chocolate lab.

A raccoon trashes your garbage.

A seagull vandalizes your picnic basket at the beach.

Would you lift a finger to save any of these animals if they were in trouble?

Maybe not, but the Animal Rescue League of Boston would.

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For over 100 years, they have made it their mission to advocate for animals, wild or domestic.

While their most common rescue is probably cats stuck in trees, the league has answered many animal distress calls.

A raccoon with a peanut butter jar stuck on his head.

A skunk stuck at the bottom of an empty swimming pool.

A woodpecker that had flown into a window.

All of these creatures were saved, then received medical attention from the Animal Rescue League.

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A seagull being treated for pneumonia. (WBZ-TV)

We watched them treat a seagull for pneumonia. ARL brought the gull to the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth. It received medication, x-rays and other treatment that cost thousands of dollars.

All the treatment for these animals are made possible through donations.

The Animal Rescue League not only saves pets and feral creatures, they also advocate for anti-animal cruelty laws.

The ARL also helps animals get adopted and even provide burial services.

When asked if they get criticized for advocating for wild animals that can be considered enemies to man, like skunks and raccoons, Bill Tanguay said, "Whatever you are, whoever you are, nothing deserves to suffer."

If you'd like to donate to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, visit their website.

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