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Proceeds from the Pet Rock festival are distributed to
Massachusetts-based animal welfare organizations,
including shelters, cruelty
watchdogs and rescue
leagues.

field work.

Join Us at the 9th Annual Pet Rock Festival 2007!

Sunday, September 9th
Noon - 5 p.m.
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
> Tickets ($2 off coupon)

The 9th Annual Pet Rock Festival Returns to Worcester sponsored by Petsmart, Citadel Communications / WXLO 104.5 FM, The Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling, VCA Animal Hospitals, Hill's Science Diet, Worcester Magazine, and EJ Candies. This year features over 100 animal related booths/tables, including breed rescues, shelters, animal welfare organizations and more.

The Pet Rock Festival continues to be an “event not to be missed” for pet lovers drawing over 10,000 people and their dogs! Pet owners and animal lovers come to see spectacular exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on animal petting opportunities, educational programs, special attractions, pet adoptions, product giveaways, entertainment, lots of food, fun and things for adults and kids to see, do and buy!

This is the only show of its kind produced and managed by a non-profit organization. It is the only event of its kind that donates 100% of the money raised to worthwhile animal related organizations!

Pet Rock Fest Mission

The primary purpose of Pet Rock Festival is to educate the general public in a fun family setting and to promote responsible pet ownership and care. Pet Rock brings in representatives from all areas of the companion animal world, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, hobbyists, pet clubs, veterinarians, animal care professionals, animal shelters, breed rescues, and agility / training organizations in order to provide the pet loving public consumers with the most comprehensive and exciting event possible.

Pet Rock is the largest expo of its kind on the East Coast. A daylong family-oriented festival, Pet Rock promotes responsible pet ownership, brings attention to animal cruelty and educates people on a variety of animal related issues.

» Check out www.petrockfest.com for continuous updates and the event schedule.

Remember, they can’t talk, so we will!

Tickets are sold at the gate. You can also get $2 off coupons around Worcester County or download one here.
 

 

 

 

 

Give the gift of love by donating to the Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling.


We Need You!

The Sterling Animal Shelter is still in need of the many items to keep our lovable furry companions happy and comfortable. For our puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats:

  • Canned food
  • Rawhide chews for the dogs and puppies...it keeps them quiet and happy by giving them something to do with their mouth besides barking
  • Fun toys to play with - mice catnip, balls, squeaky, plush, nylabones, Kongs (vinyl toys) are always great!
  • Cat litter - CLAY unscented (Wal-Mart® sells a 40 pound bag for next to nothing)
  • Warm blankets for our lovable babies (we would greatly appreciate it if you would cut down large comforters or blankets to four even quarters so that more pets can benefit from one blanket and they can be easily washed)

To keep our babies comfortable:

  • Newspaper
  • Liquid laundry detergent and liquid hand soap
  • Cleaning supplies such as extra large heavy duty trash bags, bleach, glass cleaner, etc.
  • Stamps, for mailings!
  • Of course, your financial donations are always appreciated!

 

No bed anywhere compares to the versatility, comfort, value and durability of Kuranda dog beds. These long lasting beds have set the standard for what a dog bed should be.
 


Give Our Orphans the Gift of Comfort

I would like a warm bed while I am waiting for my forever home. The floor at the Shelter, although heated during the winter, is hard. A Kuranda bed would give me to a soft, elevated bed to lie on during long nights. Some of my friends already have a donated bed, but I don't have one yet...

 

» Click here if you would like to donate a bed for our orphaned dogs and puppies.

 

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!