December 2007
 

 

Dear Santa,

 

 

 

 

All we want for Christmas is a few little things.

 

 

 

 

These will help make our furry friends happy while waiting for their forever family!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We will have lots of fun playing with these things.

 

 

 

Even squirting the volunteers at the Shelter ... woof, woof!

Dear Santa...Shelter Pets Wish List

Dear Santa, we take care of many pets and we would really like some of these things this year:

Click on any picture for more information.
Treats :: Retriever Rolls

Ranch Rewards Flavored Retriever Rolls. Buy in bulk pack and save on these natural and flavored rawhide treats for dogs. Ranch RewardsŪ Flavored Retriever Rolls are 8"-9" long and come in 13-piece bulk packs.

Price: $24.99

Treats :: Retriever Rolls

Ranch Rewards Pressed Pork hide Bones are full of flavor and are ready for snacking. Each box contains 32 bones.

Price: $12.99

Cat Toys :: A LOT TO SELECT FROM!

Select from a variety of delightful and fun cat toys.
Click on the picture to see the other options.

Price: $Toys start at prices under $1 and up.
Dog Toys

Zanies Celestial Smiles toys come in a colorful selection. Colorful toy selection includes 90 toys total, 30 each of Sun, Moon, and Star shapes.

Price: $69.99



 		 Collars :: EJAY ID Bands

These collars help the Shelter identify the dogs and cats in our care. These unbreakable ID bands stay on the pet and will accept marking from any pen. Made from a special fabric called Tyvek with peel-off gum tabs.  500 per box.

Price: $48.00
To place an order, call ACES at 800-338-2237.
Mobile Cleaning System

This cleaning system will help keep our kennels and outside runs clean and fresh! The Shelter would need the base model, 800 psi, with a 30 foot hose.

The mobile, or portable, option features an all-stainless steel cart, locking front casters and an included stainless hose rack.

The entire system is self-contained and can be wheeled anywhere in our facility or even outside to clean outdoor runs.

Price: Approximately $5,000 (includes 25% discount)
         (NOTE: Price is increasing in 2008.)

Gift certificates are also available.
To place an order, call ACES at 800-338-2237.

Cleaners

Click on any of the pictures for more information and ordering details.

Price: $Cleaners start at 12.99

 

 
 

 

Pet ownership
is a major,
lifetime commitment.

 

 

 

 

Santa is afraid that a puppy or kitty may fall out of his sled when he flying from house to house.

 

 

 

 

Purchase a gift certificate to make this a family event.

Why Pets Don't Make Good Christmas Presents
 The Best Way To Bring Home a New Family Member This Time of Year

With their wet noses, tiny paws and willingness to love, pets spring to many people’s mind as a great Christmas present. The kids beg mom and dad for a new puppy or kitten—pleading and promising how much they want one. But as living things, animals deserve lots of consideration and planning before coming into their new forever home. If you’re thinking this may be the time of year to add a furry new family member, here are some things to consider:

  • The holidays are a hectic time. Families are away for weeks on end, and traveling or boarding disrupts the routine of an animal just as they are trying to get settled in. Adopting in early November, December or AFTER the first of the year means plenty of time to transition in peace.
     
  • Pets shouldn’t be a surprise for anyone. Pet ownership is a major, lifetime commitment. Even if you think you know exactly what kind of pet your loved one wants, he or she may feel differently once they get to the shelter and interact with the animals. Making a good match between pet and owner takes time and patience, and people need to be allowed to choose for themselves.
     
  • Pet ownership requires full-family participation. Our shelter REQUIRES the whole family to pick out a pet is best, because children may turn out to be afraid of large animals, too rough for small animals, prefer cats to dogs even though you didn't know it, etc.
     
  • Picking a new family member is a 15+ year commitment. Each animal reacts differently to men, women, children, and other animals. It is not fair for a pet to be given as a gift. Imagine bringing home a new pet for someone (including your kids) only to find out it hisses, growls, runs away, hides, or is simply NOT a suitable match for the new family members??? Then what?
Bringing home a shelter pet is great—when the entire family has made a decision! But be sure to plan ahead to make the transition as smooth as possible for both the pet and your family.

Our Shelter recommends some of the following explanations:

  • Explain to the kids that Santa knows how good they’ve been through the year; therefore, they are being rewarded BEFORE or AFTER the holiday—Santa doesn’t like to put animals in his sleigh as it is way too dangerous and they might fall out!
     
  • Purchase all the supplies (crate, toys, miscellaneous pet care items), and wrapping them up to be under the tree for the kids! This way the entire family gets to experience the joy of selecting the right pet for the family.
     
  • Purchase a gift certificate for the family so they can make their OWN personal choice. Picking a pet is almost like picking a spouse, everyone has their own preferences!
 

 

 

 

 

Happy
Humane
Holidays!

 
How to Help Our Pets and Yours at Christmas
Here are some tips the Shelter wanted to share with you to ensure that our pets and yours have a bright, winter season.
  • Prepare your pets for cold weather by creating space indoors for them to spend their days and nights. Indoors is ALWAYS best for pets, but especially during the cold of winter. Be sure, however, that you don’t put space heaters or other fire hazards within reach of your pet.
     
  • Help our Shelter prepare for the winter months by donating blankets and towels to keep the furry friends warm.
     
  • Give yourself plenty of time to interview and book pet sitters or boarding for the holiday weeks.
     
  • Donate new stuffed animals and toys to the shelter to keep them happy.
     
  • Volunteer at the Shelter—or foster a dog, cat, kittens, or mommy-cat with babies!
     
  • Consider donating supplies to the Shelter, such as:
    • Bleach and liquid laundry detergent
    • CAT LITTER
    • Dog and cat toys
    • RAWHIDE chews
    • Paper towels and paper plates

 

 

 

 

WHO KNEW?

 

Go to
ZOOTOO
now!

 

So the Shelter can win an extreme makover.
Who Knew? It's Zootoo!

 The holidays are here! Let's all celebrate and give the ultimate gift without spending a dime! Remember the extreme makeover with Zootoo? Who knew that the Shelter has dropped, again.

We want to thank all of our Shelter supporters for your help in our quest for a Million Dollar Makeover! If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so now by going to www.zootoo.com/register/referrer/leigh.
 

Here are some other ways you can help...
  • If you have already signed up, we can get an ADDITIONAL 100 points PER registered user if you go to http://www.zootoo.com/volunteer/, scroll to the bottom, and click on ANY of the SKILLS listed in the categories list. The SHELTER WILL GET AN ADDITIONAL 100 POINTS PER USER!
     
  • You can also click on the Invite Friends (located in the banner) and add up to three of your friends email addresses and receive 100 points for each additional friend who signs up!

We want to thank all our Shelter supporters, alumni, and friends for helping us attempt a dream!

 

Did you know?

There are approximately 5,000,000 touch receptors in our skin—3,000 in a finger tip!
Donate While You Shop!

Here is a great way to donate to the Shelter while you shop this holiday season.

Give the gift of a massage to a loved one and you will also be giving to the Shelter! A donation of $10 will be made to the Sterling Animal Shelter for every gift certificate that is purchased. Randy and Rebecca are a husband and wife team who provide mobile massage to your home or office throughout Worcester County.

Doggie massage is also available! You can purchase gift certificates online from our website at http://randyandrebecca.iwantamassage.com, or you can call 508-459-0620. Make sure to tell us that you heard about us through the Shelter!

Happy Giving!
Randy and Rebecca Ames, Licensed Massage Therapists

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!