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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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Meet their adoptable pets

17 Laurelwood Rd

Sterling, MA 01564

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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 Tuesday 1/7 open at 2pm to public's adoption status with email updates.
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Tuesday 1/7 open at 2pm to public

American Wirehair

Female
Sterling, MA
We'll also keep you updated on NEW PUPS / CATS & KITTENS COMING SOON !'s adoption status with email updates.
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NEW PUPS / CATS & KITTENS COMING SOON !

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female
Sterling, MA
We'll also keep you updated on We Are Closed Saturday 1/4 and reopen tuesday!'s adoption status with email updates.
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We Are Closed Saturday 1/4 and reopen tuesday!

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female
Sterling, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Koi and Gold Fish's adoption status with email updates.
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Koi and Gold Fish

Fish

Female
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling

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87 Wharf Street,
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Plant Road,
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We'll also keep you updated on HAZEL PUP's adoption status with email updates.
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HAZEL PUP

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
CRANSTON, RI
We'll also keep you updated on Louie's adoption status with email updates.
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Louie

Egyptian Mau

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Salem, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Buckaroo's adoption status with email updates.
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Buckaroo

Chihuahua

Male, Young
Framingham, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Cloud (LOCATED IN FOSTER HOME)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cloud (LOCATED IN FOSTER HOME)

Pit Bull Terrier/Plott Hound

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Leverett, MA

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