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Pierce Male 2.5 years ( CLICK PIC FOR BIO )!

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Cared for by Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling

Adoption process

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Color

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Age

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Size

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Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

21136747

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List

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Adoption Costs and other important information.

Adoption fee: $643.75 for pups under a year, $592.25 for dogs over a year, unless stated otherwise. A discount to $625 and $575 is given if paid in cash.

Current Hours and VIP Donor (Effective 07/30/2024)

Wednesday through Friday are open hours 11am to 5pm. Saturday open hours 10am to 4pm. Tuesdays are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. All surrenders are still by prior approval and appointment only. Even if you are only coming in to look during our open hours, you can still fill out our application prior to visiting. This will save time if you do decide to adopt.
Preference on adopting a pet is given to our Shelter Supporters and VIP Donors . When animals arrive at the shelter, VIP donors will be emailed and given the first option to set up an appointment to view an animal of their choice. Click on the link above for full details.
Due to limited staff, we may not be able to answer the phones. All information is available on this website, or can be answered by email to staff@sterlingshelter.org . Please be patient, we are doing the best we can to handle the volume.
If you don't See any pets on our PETS for ADOPTION PAGE - it simply means that all of the animals were adopted.
We have several areas in/around the shelter to view and interact with the pet/s that you are potentially going to adopt. This includes outdoor, fully fenced yards. We encourage you to bring currently owned dogs so you can introduce them to any dogs that you are interested in adopting.
Planning YOUR Visit to Adopt: please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your appointment time, please make sure you have any/all necessary paperwork required for adoption and help us stick to our schedule/s - so others do NOT have to wait.
You should plan
* For cats/kittens plan for 30 to 45 minutes.
* For dogs/puppies plan for 45 to 60 minutes. If you have another dog/s at home - make sure to bring him/her - we have plenty of space/areas to do a meet and greet with a new dog and your dog/s.
If you need to cancel your appointment - please email us ASAP at staff@sterlingshelter.org

Adoption Costs and other important information.

Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List

Donate Now â€‹

Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List

Donate Now â€‹

Adoption Costs and other important information.

Adoption fee: $643.75 for pups under a year, $592.25 for dogs over a year, unless stated otherwise. A discount to $625 and $575 is given if paid in cash.

Current Hours and VIP Donor (Effective 07/30/2024)

Wednesday through Friday are open hours 11am to 5pm. Saturday open hours 10am to 4pm. Tuesdays are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. All surrenders are still by prior approval and appointment only. Even if you are only coming in to look during our open hours, you can still fill out our application prior to visiting. This will save time if you do decide to adopt.
Preference on adopting a pet is given to our Shelter Supporters and VIP Donors . When animals arrive at the shelter, VIP donors will be emailed and given the first option to set up an appointment to view an animal of their choice. Click on the link above for full details.
Due to limited staff, we may not be able to answer the phones. All information is available on this website, or can be answered by email to staff@sterlingshelter.org . Please be patient, we are doing the best we can to handle the volume.
If you don't See any pets on our PETS for ADOPTION PAGE - it simply means that all of the animals were adopted.
We have several areas in/around the shelter to view and interact with the pet/s that you are potentially going to adopt. This includes outdoor, fully fenced yards. We encourage you to bring currently owned dogs so you can introduce them to any dogs that you are interested in adopting.
Planning YOUR Visit to Adopt: please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your appointment time, please make sure you have any/all necessary paperwork required for adoption and help us stick to our schedule/s - so others do NOT have to wait.
You should plan
* For cats/kittens plan for 30 to 45 minutes.
* For dogs/puppies plan for 45 to 60 minutes. If you have another dog/s at home - make sure to bring him/her - we have plenty of space/areas to do a meet and greet with a new dog and your dog/s.
If you need to cancel your appointment - please email us ASAP at staff@sterlingshelter.org

Adoption Costs and other important information.

Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List

Donate Now â€‹

Shelter

Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling

Contact info

Pet ID

21136747

Contact

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Phone

(978) 422-8585

staff@sterlingshelter.org

Website

http://www.sterlingshelter.org

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.

Their adoption process

1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Here’s how adopting an animal works @ OUR SHELTER https://www.sterlingshelter.org/pet-finder/pet-adoption

2.
Meet the Pet

What do I need to bring with me to the shelter? The entire family! If you have another dog/s bring him/her to meet the other canines.

3.
Sign Adoption Contract

All ppwk is done same day, we don't hold/take deposits. Proof of home ownership required or letter from landlord (all info on link above)

4.
Pay Fee

All adoption fees and what is included w/ adoption fee is listed at https://www.sterlingshelter.org/pet-finder/animal-rescue-fee

5.
Take the Pet Home

As long as the pet has been spayed/neutered and cleared by our vet. The final step would be to take home your new pet same day :)

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

Go meet their pets

For adoptions and surrenders please plan to be here at LEAST 1/2 hour prior to closing. The shelter gate is CLOSED 15 minutes prior to closing.

Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - 11:00a.m - 5:45 p.m

Friday - 11 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m - 4:45 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

MONDAY and Major Holidays CLOSED

More about this shelter

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