January/February 2006
 

 

Spread the word about the plight of farmed animals and raise funds to help pass humane legislation to combat farm animal abuse.

 

 

The HSLF has a bold agenda to address the suffering of animals raised and killed for food.

 

 

You can help!
RSVP now to show your support.
 

 Help Farm Animals ... Don't Miss Our Party

On Sunday, February 26th, come help Pet Rock Fest spread the word about a cause that is close to our heart—the humane treatment of animals.

The shindig is at Zia Grille, located in Scano's Restaurant on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester. Chef Paula McCarthy is cooking up a selection of vegan soups, homemade breads, and salad. It'll be set up buffet style, so you can drop by any time between 4 and 8 p.m.

Farm animals in the U.S. suffer from abusive farming practices, intense confinement, and other types of inhumane treatment. But you can help change this! Help Pet Rock Fest raise funds for the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF), the lobbying arm of The Humane Society of the United States, to pass more laws to protect the billions of birds, pigs, cows, and other animals killed for food in the U.S.

RSVP

Please RSVP online to make your contribution to HSLF.

If you RSVP with.... Then...
  Yes Please make your contribution to HSLF. All funds raised from this party will go directly to the HSLF's work to pass humane legislation including measures to protect farm animals.
  No We understand that you may be busy and can't attend. Please consider making a contribution to the HSLF and help me make my fundraising goal.
  Maybe Still on the fence? Please consider making a contribution anyway to help protect farm animals.

Thank you for your help! We hope to see you there on February 26th!

Pet Rock Festival
Charlene Arsenault, Jeannie Hebert, Leigh Grady
Co-founders

P.S. Donations to the Humane Society Legislative Fund are used exclusively to press for new laws to protect animals from cruelty, and therefore are not tax deductible.
 

 

 

 

Four years in the making, DEALING DOGS follows the undercover investigation of Martin Creek Kennel by the animal rights group
Last Chance
for Animals.


 

 
Dealing Dogs
The betrayal of man's best friend.

Premieres Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 10pm (ET/PT)

HBO's Original Documentary Series: America Undercover presents, Dealing Dogs; The betrayal of man's best friend.

Each year, 42,000 dogs are sold to veterinary schools and research labs by Class B dealers, who are required by federal law to buy the animals from pounds, shelters, and small breeders and to treat them humanely. However, many Class B dealers violate the law. DEALING DOGS exposes the abuses that took place at one of America's most notorious Class B dealers - Martin Creek Kennel in Arkansas.

» For more information and a sneak preview visit: www.hbo.com/docs/programs/dealingdogs/index.html


 

 

Help your pets remain happy and healthy during the colder months.

 

In many areas, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness.

 

Pets who spend a lot of time outdoors need more food in the winter because keeping warm depletes energy.

Winter and Pets

It is the time of year to prepare for colder weather, and the changes it brings. Although pets are prepared for winter by nature, some precautions are still necessary.

Some pets are bred for cold weather (e.g., the Saint Bernard and some long hair cats) and some are not (e.g.,  Greyhounds and some short or hairless cats). Determine the special needs of your pet. Warm weather dogs should only be let outside on cold days for as long as they need. Cats, unless on leash, should never be allowed to run free.

Pets should never be allowed to run free, but the winter is an especially dangerous time. Due to the sound dampening effects of snow, pets often cannot hear cars coming. It is also easier for the pet to become lost and they can easily freeze to death.

If your pet has a containment system and will be outdoors during cold days, then please take the following precautions:
 

Be sure the pet has a warm place that is out of the weather.
Clean snow and ice from your pet to prevent frost bite.
Check on your pet often and observe his/her behavior.
On the coldest days allow your pet to come indoors or to a heated place in the garage.
Feed smaller portions more often (morning and late afternoon feedings) and be sure there is fresh water.
Be sure your containment system is not affected by the weather.
Allow indoor pets outside long enough for exercise and to "go" only.
Always supervise indoor pets when they are out.
If cats run free in your neighborhood, then tap on the hood of your car before starting it. Cats will often climb under the hoods of cars to get warm.

Although our pets have strong natural instincts, our care will help keep them happy and healthy.

 


CELL PHONES...
Over 130 million cell phones
were disposed
of in 2005!
 

INK CARTRIDGES...
An estimated 400 million ink cartridges are tossed in the
trash every year!

Donate Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges

The Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling, Massachusetts is a non-profit organization and no-kill shelter. The Shelter provides humane sheltering and care for stray, unwanted, abused and neglected animals. The staff is dedicated to finding good homes for adoptable pets and we continue to promote responsible pet ownership to improve the quality of life for the animals and people in our community.

The Shelter is supported entirely by donations from private individuals and through mandatory surrender and adoption fees. The Animal Shelter, Inc. does not receive support from the United Way or from federal, state or local governments.


In June 2004, the Shelter started collecting old cell phones AND old ink cartridges in an effort to raise money for the Shelter programs. Please drop off or mail these items to us as a donation. Not only will it help the environment, but also our programs!


To Mail Items... To Drop Off Items...
Animal Shelter INC
17 laurelwood rd
sterling ma  01564		 Hours
  • Tuesday through Friday
    11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Gate closes at 5:45 p.m.
  • Saturday
    10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Gate closes at 3:45 p.m.
  • Sunday and Monday
    CLOSED

DIRECTIONS

Use Mapquest to find the best directions from your location.

Want to help the Shelter? Have you considered our Recurring Giving system. This convenient system allows you to automatically make a donation to the Sterling Shelter every month via credit card or checking account. This is an extremely powerful fundraising method that can allow the Shelter to save thousands of additional animals every year with a donation as small as $2.00 per month from you. Thank you for your support!