January 2010


 

 

 

Melvin is recovering with love and support from so many!

 

Thank you for your donations to help Melvin get the surgery that he so desperately needed!

 The Melvin Update from His New Family

Melvin is thriving and doing quite well with Judi and I since we adopted him on Saturday, January 2nd. He is a real joy to have around. We take long walks with him every day, and that seems to be helping tremendously with the rehab of his surgically repaired left hip, as well as his other orthopedic issues. We have enrolled Melvin (and ourselves) in a six week puppy training course that will be good for all of us. We are very pleased with how Melvin's adjustment to our home is going, and with his growth and development.

We also appreciate the work of the Sterling Shelter and the folks at VCA Northboro, especially Rebecca, who gave Melvin such wonderful care before we adopted him.

Sincerely, Mike and Judi Marr

 

Note from the Sterling Shelter Staff: We thank all our supporters and Shelter friends for all the donations that you made to help our little Melvin get his surgery. As you can see, he is super loved and well cared for. We would have never been able to help Melvin without the kind and generous support of all our Shelter friends and supporters. We love you guys!!!

 
 

 

 

 

 

Dozens of animal rescue groups, pet related vendors, manufacturers, and sponsors come together for an “event not to be missed” for pet lovers.

 
Mark Your Calendars :: 3rd Annual Whisker Walk and Rescuers Reunion
 

Sunday, June 6, 2010 (rain or shine!)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lancaster Fairground - Home of Bolton Fair
Route 117 - Seven Bridge Road
Lancaster, MA

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Whisker Walk and Rescuers Reunion! For those of you who would like to help the Sterling Shelter help MORE animals, please consider walking on behalf of a favorite pet, our Shelter, or in honor or memory of a loved one. You can even create your very OWN custom web-based fundraising page at https://www.firstgiving.com/sterlinganimalshelter. Simply create your page and ask your friends, family, coworkers and school or church members to support a great cause! If you prefer to take a more personal approach to ask for donations, please use the pledge form.

» For more information, visit www.whiskerwalk.org


What is a Whisker Walk? It is a fun day for families and their dogs PLUS a dog walk-a-thon fundraiser to benefit multiple animal shelters and rescue groups throughout New England. furry_scurry_dog2

This is an event where dozens of animal rescue groups, pet related vendors, manufacturers, and sponsors come together for an “event not to be missed” for pet lovers.

The event will be held at the Lancaster Fairground. The fairground has 35 acres for pet owners and animal lovers to walk and lend a paw for the animals shelters and pet rescues they love and support!

There will be exhibits, demonstrations, educational programs, special attractions, product giveaways, entertainment, auctions, raffles, food, fun and things for adults and kids to see, do and buy – both human and pet related!

» Click here to read about the 2009 event.  
 

 

Check out TD Bank's Affinity Membership Program and help our pets at the Shelter.
Affinity Membership Program TD Bank
When you bank with TD Bank, you can help our pets!

Open an account at TD Bank and they will make a contribution to Animal Shelter, Inc. of Sterling.
 TD Bank will make an annual contribution based on the average balance in all members’ accounts. Checking, savings, money market, CD and IRA accounts are all included in the program.

Contributions are calculated at 1/2% on checking balances and 1/4% on savings, CDs, Money Markets, and IRA balances. Members’ accounts are not affected in any way by this contribution. Your account balances are used to determine the level of contribution and are kept confidential.

If you are interested in signing up for this program, please contact Elizabeth Warman.

If you are already a TD Bank customer, visit any TD Bank location and ask to have your balances included as part of your organization’s Affinity Membership Program. How? 

Simply name our Shelter as the recipient, Animal Shelter Inc. Affinity Code "A1203".

 

 

Donate clothing to help people and our furry friends.
Other Ways You Can Help People and Animals

If your family has a closet full of clothes that they are no longer wearing or using anymore, please put them in plastic bags and drop them off at the collection bin at our Shelter. The bin is loacted at the top of the driveway.

Our Shelter receives a percentage of the amount of pounds donated and we even get to help those with two legs in need of donated clothing!

   
 

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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!