Sterling Animal Shelter

17 Laurelwood Road Sterling, Massachusetts 01564
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Sterling Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA
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Visiting

Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday Closed
  3. Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  4. Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  5. Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Today
  6. Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Sterling Animal Shelter in Sterling, MA

Sterling Animal Shelter, formally known as Animal Shelter, Inc. of Sterling, is located about 15 miles south of Worcester, Massachusetts, and operates under the motto "Every Nose Needs a Home." The shelter promotes responsible pet ownership and works to improve the quality of life for the animals and people in its community, offering programs such as low-cost spay/neuter services through its on-site vet clinic, a Seniors for Seniors adoption program, puppy and transport programs, small animal and koi fish rescue, dog training, and a Pitbull Resource Center. It is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and encourages visitors to submit an adoption application in advance to help streamline the process of adopting a pet.

Before you go

Adopting from Sterling Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Prospective adopters visit the shelter to meet and spend time with animals (bringing the whole family and any resident dogs), then complete an adoption contract; renters must provide a signed rental contract or landlord letter allowing pets, and homeowners must show proof of ownership, along with photo ID.

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