• CoPAL is a coalition of Merrimack Valley and North
    Shore volunteers whose mission is to promote
    animal welfare through advocacy, education, and
    community action. Our mission includes actions to:

  •  Promote kindness and care for animals
  •  Support activities of local animal shelters
  •  Support activities of state animal welfare groups
  •  Educate public about animal needs
  •  Change laws to be more supportive of animals
  •  Support state animal advocacy
  •  Engage in  community advocacy for animals
  •  Enable families in crisis and seniors to retain their
    pets
  •  Support the ending of pet overpopulation and
    economic euthanasia
  •  Support the animal-human bond