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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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Adoptable pets at Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling

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Dutch 3 yr old male

Domestic Mediumhair

Male
Sterling, MA
Photo of Jagger - 15 weeks old

Jagger - 15 weeks old

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Sterling, MA
Photo of Macy - 14 weeks old - avail 5/15

Macy - 14 weeks old - avail 5/15

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Sterling, MA
Photo of Petie - 14 weeks old

Petie - 14 weeks old

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Sterling, MA
Photo of Tucker - 4 months old

Tucker - 4 months old

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Sterling, MA
Photo of Tilly - 15 weeks old

Tilly - 15 weeks old

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
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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Soldier

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
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Meowzie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
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Furgus

Basenji/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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Buffy

Pekingese

Male, Young
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Gibson

Mountain Cur

Male, Puppy
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Lily (ARRIVAL TBD)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Leverett, MA

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