March 2006
 

 

During a recent BABY SEAL hunt, veterinarians who examined dead seals concluded that 42% of the seals examined had most likely been skinned while they were alive and still conscious.

 

 Blood on Canada's Ice ... Help Stop the Massacre

 In just a few weeks, the largest commercial slaughter of marine mammals is set to begin on the ice off Canada's East Coast. By the end of the hunt, it's predicted that more than 300,000 seals will be clubbed or shot to death by Canadian fishermen seeking to pick up a few extra dollars by selling their fur.

Almost all of these seals will be babies - some as young as 12 days old. Take action!

Last year, The Humane Society of the United States documented the carnage firsthand and what they saw was shocking: Most of these baby seals were cut open while they were conscious and still struggling.

While most Canadians surveyed are against the hunt, the Canadian government and fishing industry refuse to end it. But this year, there is new hope on the ice. Canada recently elected a new prime minister. With enough public support, there's a good chance they may end this terrible hunt forever.

Tell Canada's new Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, that you do not support the annual slaughter of seals for their fur. Join The Humane Society of the United States in fighting to end the seal hunt now and forever by signing the petition!

It's time to stop this horrific cruelty against Canada's seals...Are you with me?

Lauren Alvarez
Care2 and ThePetitionSite Team
 

 

 

 

vol·un·teer   n.

A person who performs or offers to perform a service voluntarily; kittens and puppies are cuddled by volunteers


 
Are You Ready to Volunteer  to Hug Cute Kittens and Precious Puppies?

The Sterling Shelter is always looking for volunteers. Here are just a few of the benefits of volunteering:

Be part of the solution. You'll join a network of hundreds of thousands of people working to make the world safe and more humane for all living creatures. You'll make the jobs of everyone working for animals a little easier by lending a hand and spreading the message of responsible pet ownership.
Get warm fuzzies. You'll never find a more grateful and accepting comrade than an animal you have comforted. Who can't use another loyal support in life?
Keep good company. You'll make lots of new friends—and not just the four-legged kind. Working side by side with people who share similar interests can forge lifelong friendships.
Meet the new you. You'll discover skills you never knew you had, and you may be surprised at what you're capable of achieving.
Gain a new career. You'll learn things that may lead you to the career—or career change—of your dreams. Employers and college admissions officers look favorably on time spent in volunteer service.
Enjoy a wagging tail, a purr, and a smile. Didn't someone once say that the best things in life are free?



 













 

 

Interested? Great! Download the Volunteer Application. Call the Shelter at 978-422-8585 and ask for Melissa, Volunteer Program Coordinator, to sign up for a wonderful experience! 

Sign up with Mellissa to attend our first Volunteer Meeting for 2006! It will be held on
Saturday, March 4th at 2 p.m. at the Shelter.

Leigh Grady
Executive Director

 

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!