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Animal Shelter Support
 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Choose the Airedale Terrier as a Pet and Say Good-Bye to Boredom“The King of the Terriers”, the Airedale terrier comes from Airedale, Yorkshire, England, and it is the largest of the terrier breeds. It comes from crossing the old and vanished breeds of the Black-and-Tan terrier with the Otterhound. It is also said that they have the Manchester terrier in their blood. They were initially bred to hunt otters (reason for which they are also called the Waterside Terrier) and hares in the valley of the Aire river - that also gave its name to the breed - and to herd sheep, being both shepherd and hunting dogs. The Africanis Dog From the South African Plains to Your Home Dog breeders do not officially recognize Africanis as a breed. Also known as the Bantu Dog or the Zulu Dog, the breed developed in South Africa and it is basically comprised of similar breeds that are originally from the area. However, dog historians have acquired enough evidence to conclude that, originally, the breed lived in the East and Middle East and migrated to Africa in ancient times. The Zulu Dog is a perfect companion for people, whether we are talking about more traditional activities like hunting or herding, or simply about the pleasure of having a dog companion. The Afghan Hound Elegance and Distinction If the old saying that claims that dogs and masters resemble each other is true, then the Afghan hound is surely the dog most likely to be seen in the presence of an aristocrat. Its silky, thick coat will match any of its masters' designer dresses or elegant suits. Distinguished in looks and personality, this is one of the breeds that you can't stop looking at when seeing on the street and that you are very likely to see at a dog show. The Aidi Dog A Perfect Watchdog Of Moroccan origin, the Aidi dog evolved as a watchdog for herds of goats and sheep. For this reason, it has heightened senses that are very good at detecting threats and its instincts are perfectly in tune, resulting in a speedy and efficient reaction. These characteristics are also perfect for a hunting dog - so it is also very good at filling that role. Very courageous, this breed has evolved in the Morrocan mountains, protecting itself and its owners from many vicious predators like wildcats, but also from strangers. Also called the Berber (it was commonly used by Berber tribes), this breed is very similar to Pariah dogs - to which it is believed to be related. |
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Animal Shelter details for Animal Shelter, Inc.
Please visit Animal Shelter, Inc. and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for Animal Shelter, Inc.. Animal Shelter, Inc. is located in sterling, Massachusetts. If you have information to add or update for Animal Shelter, Inc., please click here and let us know.
Here at the Sterling Animal Shelter, we are often asked if our shelter is a No-Kill organization. Our answer to this is: The Animal Shelter Inc. will NOT euthanize ANY pet - unless the animal is terminally ill, has a fatal and un-treatable disease that may infect others (and it is more compassionate to end the suffering), or the animal is aggressive or has serious behavioral problems. Our shelter cannot and will not place ANY animal that shows aggressive behavior for ANY REASON. We would never knowingly adopt out an aggressive animal for concern and safety of family members or family pets. Aggression in any animal is NOT acceptable here in our shelter. If we deem a pet UN-adoptable for any reason, the owner has the option to be contacted and notified that his/her pet is a liability and NOT placeable. In such case, the previous owner must pick up their animal within 24 hours of notification. Otherwise, the animal must be humanely euthanized. Potential adopters coming to our shelter are NOT here for, nor do they expect, want or desire an aggressive animal...and neither do we. So with rare exceptions, any animal we assume responsibility for, will stay at our shelter until a home is found, barring terminal illness or aggression. With NO time limits. However, no animal rescue organization, including our shelter, ever has enough shelter space or foster homes. As a result, no organization, including those that provide life-long care for animals, is able to accept every animal for whom help is requested. And all of us realize there is a reasonable chance those animals we cannot accept will be taken to one of the shelters that euthanizes. To combat this sad reality, our shelter and other rescue organizations strongly promote and support the spay/neuter of pets. Your donations allow us to provide THOUSANDS of spays/neuters for animals that otherwise would not have this important care. As long as our shelter is asked to accept or receive more unwanted animals than we can keep humanely or place for adoption, the issue is much larger than whether any organization does or does not euthanize. The issue is whether our street, our neighborhood, our society is "no-kill" or not; whether we ultimately depend on the shelters that euthanize to take the animals no one else can. Only individual actions, including the actions we can encourage others to take, can change this dependence on shelters that euthanize as the final option for unwanted pets, and unwanted litters. So, in addition to your financial support of our shelter, please act locally when you can. Offer to volunteer, adopt, or whatever it takes to get a spay/neuter for that pet you know about who has no chance of being fixed unless you step up and do it. Remember, you are doing this for the cat or dog, who simply cannot arrange this sort of thing for him or herself! And although it may not seem to be convenient or easy, please consider making room in your home and heart to adopt a cat or dog from an animal shelter. There are never enough homes to give these animals the chance they deserve. And you will be rewarded many times over for your compassion. We're YOUR Local Animal Shelter... There's a place in your community where the hungry are fed, the homeless are sheltered, and the abandoned are given care. Its your local animal shelter, right here in Sterling, MA. Where we provide comfort and care for our community's unwanted animals. We offer many other services too, for pets and their people. To do all this, we rely on the support of people like you. Here are a few ways you can help animals, especially those in our care... Give a little bit... Donate food or towels or old blankets and other needed supplies to us. Lend a hand and become a volunteer. Find that special someone here waiting for a home - ADOPT! Help spread the word about our program. Be a responsible pet owner. Vote for the animals. Support legislation that protects animals. Report animal cruelty. Teach your children respect for animals. To see the adoptable pets for Animal Shelter, Inc. click here Return to list
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