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Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals

Animal rescue in Nantucket, Massachusetts

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11 Crooked Lane, Nantucket, MA 02554
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Andrea Morris

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Rescue FAQs

The mission of Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals, NiSHA, is to provide shelter and care for animals in need and to promote animal welfare through humane education, outreach and advocacy.
Nantucket - NiSHA is the town’s contracted stray dog shelter. All lost dogs brought in by Nantucket’s Animal Control Officer or citizens are cared for and safe until their owners can be located. With our public Facebook page and Twitter account, strays go home more quickly than ever.

Additional adoption info

Our Adoption Fees
Dogs, $250
Puppies, $300
Little Mountain Rescue Dogs, $475
Senior Dogs, $100
Cats, $150
Kittens, $250
Senior Cats, $50
Rabbits, $50
Small & Furries and Birds, $25

Included with Every Adoption
 Microchip
 Neuter
 Rabies Vaccine
 Bordatella and DHPP vaccines (dogs)
 FVRCP Vaccine (cats)
 Heartworm test (dogs)
 FELV/FIV test (cats)
 Parasite test
 Heartguard (dogs)
 Frontline
 Wormer
 Pet resource for life

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Steve

Dachshund/Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos

Vineyard Haven, MA

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Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs
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Sookie

Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with dogs
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House-trained
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CISCO

Domestic Longhair

Female, 8 yrs 4 mos

Centerville, MA

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(when grown) -
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Animal Charities in Nantucket, MA

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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