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Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling

Animal shelter in Sterling, MA

We're YOUR Local Animal Shelter...There's a place in your community where the hungry are fed, the homeless are sheltered, and the abandoned are given care. Its your local animal shelter, right here in Sterling, MA. Where we provide comfort and care for our community's unwanted animals. We offer many other services too, for pets and their people. To do all this, we rely on the support of people like you. Here are a few ways you can help animals, especially those in our care...

Give a little bit... Donate food or towels or old blankets and other needed supplies to us. Lend a hand and become a volunteer. Find that special someone here waiting for a home - ADOPT! Help spread the word about our program. Be a responsible pet owner. Vote for the animals. Support legislation that protects animals. Report animal cruelty. Teach your children respect for animals.

Learn more about all our programs for pets and people at https://www.sterlingshelter.org/humane-society

Contact —
Email staff@sterlingshelter.org
Phone (978) 422-8585
Website
Address
17 Laurelwood Rd
Sterling, MA 01564
Donation https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/sterlingshelter There’s a place in your community where the hungry are fed, the homeless are sheltered, and the abandoned are given care. It’s your local animal shelter, right here in Sterling, MA. Where we provide comfort and care for pets in transition. We offer many services for both pets & people. To do all this, we rely on the kind support of people like you. The best way to help is our RECURRING GIVING PROGRAM. $25 a month only $.84 cents a day allows YOU to HELP US make a difference.
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17 Laurelwood Rd

Sterling, MA 01564

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling

We'll also keep you updated on Tairo 6 Months's adoption status with email updates.
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Tairo 6 Months

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Sterling, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Taison 6 Months's adoption status with email updates.
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Taison 6 Months

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Sterling, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Evon 1yr's adoption status with email updates.
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Evon 1yr

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Sterling, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Varo 3 month's adoption status with email updates.
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Varo 3 month

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Sterling, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Lia 6 Months's adoption status with email updates.
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Lia 6 Months

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Sterling, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Pia 6 Months's adoption status with email updates.
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Pia 6 Months

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Sterling, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Tamy 4 month's adoption status with email updates.
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Tamy 4 month

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Sterling, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Selene 11 months's adoption status with email updates.
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Selene 11 months

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Sterling, MA
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Shelter FAQs

We serve all of New England and beyond.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees are posted at http://www.sterlingshelter.org/adoption/fees.html

Seniors for Seniors Program - adopters 55+ years adoption fee is waived for a dog/cat that is 5+ years (does not apply to pets on our transport program)

The shelter accepts VISA, Mastercard, Discover, ATM cards or cash. We DO NOT accept Checks.

Adoption application

https://sterlingshelter-animalshelterinc.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-shelter-adoption-contract-for-website.pdf

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We'll also keep you updated on salsa's adoption status with email updates.
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salsa

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy
Bedford, MA
We'll also keep you updated on CAROLINE's adoption status with email updates.
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CAROLINE

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Springfield, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Rosco's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosco

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 yrs
Nashua, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Widdle's adoption status with email updates.
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Widdle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Wellesley, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Louie & Batman's adoption status with email updates.
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Louie & Batman

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Manchester, NH
We'll also keep you updated on TODD's adoption status with email updates.
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TODD

Boxer

Male, 8 yrs
Salem, MA

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