Please join us for our annual fundraising event!

The Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling will be sponsoring Holiday Pet Pictures for your family and friends! 

	When?	Sunday, December 21 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
	Where?	Especially for Pets (next to VCA Vet Hospital) 153 Turnpike Road (Route 9) Westborough, MA  01581 508-366-9696 Please bring your pets on leashes or in carriers.
	How much?	$5 for one picture $12 for three pictures
	Why?	Several reasons: - Santa loves pets, after all he as all those    reindeer - Your family and friends will love the pictures - Best of all, the Animal Shelter Inc.   will receive 100% of the proceeds!!!!

For more information call Jenny Temple at 978-422-8585 extension 113.

 

Did you think that Milk-Bone® just made dog biscuits?  Check out these information resources!

TRICKS FOR TREATS.  This booklet is designed for owners who want to teach their new dog a few FUNdamental commands and tricks. The booklet is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and has 24 pages. Up to 100 copies per shelter are available at no charge. Call 1-888-DOGTREATS to order your supply.

MILK-BONE® VIDEO TRAINING YOUR SHELTER DOG.  This video is a primer for new parents of dogs adopted from animal shelters. Sue Sternberg offers simple training techniques to overcome some common behavior problems faced by adopters. Shelter staff and volunteers can also learn how to respond to owners who need help training their dogs. 11.5 minutes.

The first copy of the video is free to animal shelters. Additional copies may be purchased for $3.90 each (S/H included). To request your free copy and/or additional copies send letter of request and check to: Nabisco, Inc., Consumer and Scientific Affairs, 100 DeForest Avenue, PO Box 1911, East Hanover, NJ 07936. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Make checks payable to Nabisco, Inc.

Sue Sternberg is one of the nation's most respected dog trainers, specializing in the needs and challenges of shelter dogs. She has lectured across the country and authored numerous papers targeted to animal shelters and breed rescue groups.

 

Keep and your
pets safe and happy during this holiday season!

• The Wrath of Grapes
  Discover why grapes and raisins prove toxic to dogs, by Charlotte Means, D.V.M.
   
• Holiday Safety Tips
  Keep your pet safe and happy this holiday season by learning more about these safety tips.

Give the gift of love this happy holiday season by donating to the Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling.

The Animal Shelter Inc. is still in desperate need of the many items to keep our lovable:

      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 other than bark
• 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)
• Your time, spent socializing a dog or cat can really make a difference (to volunteer please call Jenny Temple at 978-422-8585 extension 113)
   

      To keep our lovable babies comfortable, the shelter also needs:

• Liquid laundry detergent and liquid hand soap
• Cleaning supplies such as extra large heavy duty trash bags, bleach, glass cleaner, etc.
• Paper towels and paper plates
• Fire wood (cut, split and seasoned please)
• Help raising money and awareness (through conventional means and through the Internet)
• Stamps, for mailings!
• Of course, your financial donations are always appreciated!

The staff and volunteers of the Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling
wish you a save and happy holiday season!