Sterling Animal Shelter

Category: Animal shelter

Address: 17 Laurelwood Rd, Sterling, MA 01564, USA

Phone: +19784228585

Reviews

David Campbell

Aug 2, 2022

We brought two dogs in for a neuter. One is very big strong and difficult to handle. Everyone here was great. We are very fortunate we found them and they did an awesome job. They love animals and took very good care of ours. Thank you

Lauren Davis

May 27, 2022

By far the best rescue I have ever been to. I've adopted 2 dogs here and used their vet clinic. They made the adoption process easy. They have great fenced outdoor space where you can take the dogs you're interested in to play with and get to know them. Everything is beautiful and clean.

Dima L

Mar 2, 2022

Took my 6 month old cat there to have him neutered. Five weeks later cat is near death. This place refused to even take him and all local vet hospitals don’t accept appointments. Avoid them at all costs. They infected my cat and now I need to feed him antibiotics.

lee asselta

Feb 12, 2022

Love this shelter. The staff is so knowledgeable and helpful. Have adopted many animals over the years from here. All of the animals have been the best pets we've ever had. Super sweet.

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Questions & Answers

Dogs for adoption

Sandy Scarborough | Aug 22, 2018
Sterling Animal Shelter | Aug 22, 2018

Our shelter rescues mostly dogs and cats, and occasionally other domestic pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, etc... Check the pet adoption page to see pictures and profiles of all animals available for adoption.

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See dogs up for adoption

Joel Poulin | Aug 22, 2019
Sterling Shelter Clinic | Aug 21, 2020

all our pets pix and dates available for adoption are updated hourly and posted at https://www.sterlingshelter.org/pet-finder

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Cats for adoption

Kathleen Meyer | Aug 22, 2019
Shanell Washington | Aug 22, 2019

Yes.

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am looking for a young white maltese ....i am 77 years old and am living in a nearby condo...I used to share a maltese with one of my daughters;;; He died a few months ago and i miss him very much... Do you have any pups that I could see....

Theresa McLaughlin | Aug 22, 2018
Sterling Shelter Clinic | Aug 21, 2020

all our pets pix and dates available for adoption are updated hourly and posted at https://www.sterlingshelter.org/pet-finder

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Looking to adopt a small dog, dosen't have to be a puppy. Sorry, no senior dogs. What do u have available.

Rose Earley | Aug 21, 2020
Astral Fiction | Aug 21, 2020

They have a website you can look at for a up to date list of dogs available for adoption. I would suggest look there or visit the shelter.

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Can you foster a dog?

Ned Nistas | Aug 21, 2020
Jay Bolack | Aug 21, 2020

there is an application to become a foster family (parent). if your application is approved you will be contacted by the shelter manager and they will give you an orientation interview before you are able to begin fostering.

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How do I volunteer?

Kathy Daley | Aug 22, 2019
Sandra Maillet | Aug 22, 2019

Just call them. I'm sure there is volunteer opportunities

Are there any dogs up for adoption. Adult

Mary Madrigal (Mary Sue) | Aug 22, 2019
Joseph Troy | Aug 22, 2019

Check the website it's updated daily

I'd like to save one from a kill-shelter

Amy Wade | Aug 22, 2019
Gatescaper | Aug 22, 2019

You should. W.A.R.L. has given me two angels! Puppies get adopted first. It's the older puppies/dogs that get left behind.

What kind of volunteer work do you guys offer?

scathedbread | Aug 22, 2019
Ella Devine | Aug 21, 2021

How old do you have to be to volenteer

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How much is it to get your cat spade

Laura Guerrero | Aug 22, 2018
Dr Mike for Cynthia Sullivan | Aug 22, 2018

Cost is flat rate for all animals . You can add on vaccinations Laura cost for cat spay.. Dog spay Dog nueter and cat nueter again same price. If there are complications with surgery e tea cost could accrue but usually doesn't happen. You can add on vacs if you like while there and will get papers showing it was done with lot numbers. In memory my one year old female spay with added rabies a feline distemper was $140..total. I have many of my pets done at Sterling.. They are efficient clean well educated and your pets in good hands. Just apply online they will return it witjbfayes avaiable and all you need to know. Very EASY process. Drop offs in AM. Pick ups In Pm...and your all set. Instructions given. I used to. Work at a clinic and can say honestly if I didn't thin Sterling was a good place to go.. I wouldn't. Great people.

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Do you have a spaying and neutering program for animals not purchased at your shelter? And if so what are the fees?

Michele Palmer | Aug 22, 2018
Patricia Hall | Aug 22, 2018

What is the cost of neutering a dog

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Can I volunteer? And if so, how old do I have to be?

Abnormal Bridges | Aug 21, 2021
Lynn Wesockes | Aug 21, 2021

Well if there is a number to call,do So, the people that work there are Great,I'm sure they could use some Volunteers! Good Luck and Thank You for offering as well.

Do you guys have puppies

yoliann lago | Aug 21, 2021
Sherry Butler | Aug 21, 2021

Sometimes they do..best thing to do is call and leave your number.. ask and respectful inquiries always get a response.. Good looking

Are dog for free for adoption

Milagros Figueroa | Aug 21, 2020
Michelle S | Aug 21, 2020

Adoption fee is a little over $500

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I am trying to have a pug for a few hours for a suprise for my friend who loves pugs but cant have one at his house. Is there anyway I could pay to rent a pug or corgi for a few hours and then take him/her back to the shelter.

Theratthat smilesback | Aug 21, 2020
Peter | Aug 21, 2020

Shelters typically don't offer that service s they're trying to find homes for their dogs, but breeders and pet stores will sometimes be willing, as will more frequently people on Craigslist.

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Can you rent a pug?

Theratthat smilesback | Aug 21, 2020
David Keith | Aug 21, 2020

No

Do you let people foster dogs?

Ned Nistas | Aug 21, 2020
Whitney Hipple | Aug 21, 2020

They do

Can I donate Dog apparel here?

Madhu | Aug 21, 2020
Whitney Hipple | Aug 21, 2020

Sure they would love it

Why do their collars look so tight in the photos?? It’s disappointing

Kiara Morales | Aug 21, 2020
Whitney Hipple | Aug 21, 2020

They may look tight in the photo but have seen many puppies there and they are not. They are well taken care of

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how old you have to be to adopt a rabbit?

gaga gaga | Aug 21, 2020
Whitney Hipple | Aug 21, 2020

Not sure call ahead

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do you have micro pomeranian lulu?

Giovanna Mell | Aug 21, 2020
Whitney Hipple | Aug 21, 2020

No, they are rescues

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Are there ferrets?

Bean_sprout | Aug 21, 2020
Dave Burkhardt | Aug 21, 2020

There weren't any when i went, but call them and ask

How old do you have to be to volunteer

Pam Tata | Aug 22, 2019
Whitney Hipple | Aug 22, 2019

Call and ask

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Where, in some detail, does your business get all the litters of puppies?

Jennifer Joubert | Aug 22, 2019
Sandra Maillet | Aug 22, 2019

You really need to contact them on a regular basis. You never know when a litter of puppies will be there.

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Do you have kittens or 2 yrs and under?

Joanne Grigos | Aug 22, 2019
Sterling Animal Shelter | Aug 22, 2019

Hello, please check the website, we always have pictures and profiles of the animals available. We usually update the website a few times a day, so check back often.

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If me and my daughter wanted to come and look at the dogs and play with a certain one and get a idea of what type we want can we show up and ask or should we call? Also could we think about it and talk it over with our family? Thank you so much

Kelly Ashe-Dailida | Aug 22, 2019
Jamie Sullivan | Aug 22, 2019

You can just go there when they're open and browse the dogs with a staff member. You're under no obligation to adopt same day.

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any female kittens around?

Bev Keough | Aug 22, 2019
June Booker | Aug 22, 2019

Go on Petfinder.

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Are you a kill shelter?

Amy Wade | Aug 22, 2019
Lilly Love | Aug 22, 2019

No they are not.

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how do I donate

Barbara Fisher | Aug 22, 2019
Kristen Sullivan | Aug 22, 2019

There is a link to Amazon.com where there is a wish list (or on the shelters website). You can also bring items to the shelter during business hours.

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How much so you charge to give up a cat ?

Gladys Caissey | Aug 22, 2019
Jay Bolack | Aug 22, 2019

it is best to call. cost is determined on a case by case basis.

How do I adopt a cat there?

TRACY DEROSIER | Aug 22, 2019
Brad Hargreaves | Aug 22, 2019

Go there and meet ur future kitty and they will take it from there

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can people volunteer here? How old do they have to be?

Annabelle Chapman | Aug 22, 2018
Kara Whitney-Morris | Aug 22, 2018

They are always looking for volunteered and have no restrictions other than, as mentioned in previous answer, minimum age requirements.

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Can my kids and I come and check out the animals amd play with them and get ideas what kind of dogs we are interested in? And do we have to decide right away or can we go home and talk about it first before we make any decisions?

Nora Towle | Aug 22, 2018
Lynne Kraskouskas | Aug 22, 2018

Short answer: No. It is first come first serve on the day a dog is available for adoption. They don't let you see or play with them until that day. Once you get there you get to check out the available dogs and see how they mesh with the family. They expect you to bring the entire family which imo is a bit unrealistic if you are also arriving at some ungodly hour to be first in line. They let you have time with the dogs, etc and let you take your time shrn it's your turn, but it is a loud echoey smelly place and it can be overwhelming for kids and dogs. It's a process and they encourage younto come back as many times as it takes....but let me tell you when you do bring your kid/s and don't leave with a dog it can be a pretty discouraging experience.

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Hi Jimmy H. again is my 4 1/2. Year old Pitt bull Too old to be spayed.she was a rescue dog and I was not going to let her suffer anymore.she is a Very good 🐕 Dog Freindy kisses she is like a poodle, honest . How can I have her spayed, soon need h

James Hashem | Aug 22, 2018
Paula Tervo | Aug 22, 2018

Hi Jimmy, she is definitely not too old to be spayed, but I would call Sterling Animal Shelter directly and leave them a phone message. They are usually really good about calling back. Good luck! Paula

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I have a cat that has the calicivirus. I'm wondering if you guys will except cats with that virus. It's only contagious through saliva so if separate from other cats will be fine. Never had an outbreak only a carrier.

Faith Haggerty | Aug 22, 2018
Howard Hargreaves | Aug 22, 2018

You would need to call them to check. I do not want to give you misinformation.

Can you play with the dogs and get to know them a little?

Lor Samurai | Aug 22, 2018
Brad Hargreaves | Aug 22, 2018

If u r interested in adoption then u sure can play with the dogs first

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Is it open today? They scheduled me an apt. To be fixed and yet the internet says it opens at 11am on tues

Christine Armstrong | Aug 22, 2018
Howard Hargreaves | Aug 22, 2018

The clinic has different hours then the shelter to adopt ets.

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Do you have cats

Joan Gilchrist | Aug 22, 2018
Brad Hargreaves | Aug 22, 2018

Yes but sometimes they don't have any, which is a good thing

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do you accept pigs?

bernard roskott | Aug 22, 2018
Howard Hargreaves | Aug 22, 2018

They do not.

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Do you still nuture cats? I have a kitten that needs to be nutured

Pat LeBlanc | Aug 22, 2018
Shanell Washington | Aug 22, 2018

Yes.

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Our pet has recently passed and we have beds some food and unopened medication will you accept these?

Jean Robidoux | Aug 22, 2018
Sterling Shelter | Aug 22, 2018

sorry to hear your loss.... we will gladly accept any donations... depending on the medication we might be able to use it or help other groups who may have a pet/s that needs it :)

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Are they looking for volunteers

Ivory | Aug 22, 2018
Michael Roy | Aug 22, 2018

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