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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

339.0. "where are the no destroy shelters?" by FSTVAX::COLLINS () Tue Sep 30 1986 16:21

    I am looking for a shelter that doesn't destroy. A friend
    of mine is moving and can't take her cat with her. My friend
    presently lives in Acton, is there a shelter in the area that will
    take the cat and keep it until a home is found for it? I thought
    it would be easier to write a note asking this question versus going
    back and reading the entire notesfile. If anyone is interested in
    adopting the cat, it is white and black, short hair, female, believe
    it has been altered, let me know and I'll give you the person's
    name and number so you can call for more info.
    
    thanks in advance
    
    joany
    
    
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339.1Shelter in Salem, MAAKOV68::FRETTSTue Sep 30 1986 18:4319
    The only shelter that I know for sure does not destroy the animals
    is the North Shore Animal Shelter in Salem.  I adopted a kitten
    from this shelter, and I had to go through an interview before they
    would let me take Sammy home.  And they called on a regular basis
    for quite some time afterward to check up and see how we were doing,
    and also assisted with some problems we were having getting him
    "potty" trained.
    
    I do know that very often they are filled to capacity and you have
    to be put on a waiting list, so if your friend is interested, I
    would suggest she call right away.  I'm sorry I don't have the
    phone number handy.
    
    Also, I can check with a friend of mine that knows a woman who takes
    in cats.  She lives in Framingham.  Will let you know what I find
    out.
    
    Carole
    
339.2Northeast Animal ShelterNIMBUS::HARRISONChocoholicWed Oct 01 1986 20:356
    I believe that the name of this shelter is actually the Northeast
    Animal Shelter (as opposed to the North Shore ...).  We also got
    a kitten there, and had a similar experience.  As a matter of fact,
    they asked for a character reference, and wouldn't give us the kitten
    until they checked the reference!
    
339.3?FSTVAX::COLLINSThu Oct 02 1986 18:2212
    Where is the Notheast Animal Shelter located?
    
    
    joany
    
    if anyone knows of someone that would like to adopt this cat or
    would like info concerning a description/details on the cat let
    me know.
    
    
    
    
339.4Address & phone for Northeast ShelterWHOARU::GOUNNOTEoriousFri Oct 03 1986 15:176
  The Northeast Animal Shelter is located at 204 Highland Avenue in Salem,
  MA.  The telephone number is (617) 745-9888.

  I adopted my cats there and recommend them.

					-- Roger
339.5Shelter in Sterling, MALOOKUP::ICSGita DeviWed Oct 08 1986 12:5726
    Here's another shelter that promises not to destroy any animal unless
    the animal is so sick that it would be more humane to do so.  I
    brought a stray there and had great success.

    The cat I brought in was a full grown neutered male, DEAF, suffering
    from an eye infection.  He was also sweet-natured and very
    affectionate.  He didn't even claw me as we attempted to get him
    into a box, and didn't make a sound during the whole trip to the
    place.
    
    Anyway - the shelter took care of his eye - they have a vet who
    looks in on the animals daily, and sent me a note after they placed
    him.
    
    You are asked for a donation to help support them.  You supply the
    $$ amount you can give.
    
    	Sterling Animal Shelter
    	17 Laurelwood Rd.
    	Sterling, MA
	(617) 422-8585

    
    I was quite impressed with the place.  Separate quarters for cats.
    Large cages, clean, with play toys inside.  Both indoor and outdoor
    kennels for dogs.  
339.6More info on Sterling Animal ShelterMILES::DIPIRRODeveloping new products at DEC is like slamming a car door on yoMon Apr 06 1987 12:268
    I just brought my two cats to the Sterling Animal Shelter described
    in .-1. I was also impressed with the place. They now request $25/cat
    in cash and food and litter for 1-2 weeks.
    
    I would encourage those looking for pets to visit this shelter and
    give an animal (or two) a good home.
    
    Steve DiPirro
339.7Twice as good!USWAV1::SERRATom Serra -BXO- 224-1558Mon Jul 20 1987 16:4513
        I just thought that I would leave a quick note while I was thinking
    of it (this seemed as good a place as any).  For anyone thinking
    of adopting an animal through a 'No Destroy' shelter (or any other
    for that matter) that accepts their money in the form of a donation
    (some are set at minimums, others just request what you can afford),
    please don't forget to bring and fill out a 'Matching Donation'
    form from Digital.  Digital has a program where it matches, dollar
    for dollar, donations given to certain charities, and animal shelters
    do fit the requirements.  That way the shelters benefit from double
    the amount you give them.  Let's help all we can!!
    
    
    -Tom
339.8VIDEO::MORRISSEYwhenugetdrunkIllbeyourwineTue May 16 1989 19:5614
    
    
    	I tried replying to 2110 but it was set no-write
    
    	Does anyone know if the shelter (s) in the Nashua
    	area are no-kill?  I've been tossing around the idea
    	of volunteering maybe one night a week or something
    	but I KNOW I couldn't handle seeing those adorable
    	creatures put to sleep.
    
    	Any help would be great...
    
    	JJ
    
339.9I was there ......TPVAX1::ROBBINSWed May 17 1989 12:2434
    
        Hi,
    
           The shelter in Nashua known as the Humane Society of Southern
    Hillsborough County (I hate how long that name is :^).....) is not
    a no-kill shelter.  However me and my husband have been volunteering
    there since oh about 6 months now.  Two nights a week is our norm.
    Even though I know that they do put animals down (only when necessary)
    you can trust me when I say I only know that because its known.
    Meaning I have never seen or heard about it happening.  It doesn't
    happen that often only under extreme circumstances and is a sensitive
    issue for the staff as well as for us.  If you volunteered you would
    not be aware if it would happen unless you specifically asked for
    some reason.  I understand where you're coming from as I was there
    myself.  If you'd like to talk about it feel free to contact me at
    the above node.  They really could use some more volunteers (I think
    they only have 3 of us) which isn't very much at all.  Realize when
    you volunteer your time you can essentially pick what you'd like
    to do.  If you'd like to give the dogs some exercise etc... or helping
    with addressing the fliers going out, or doing the adoption list
    for this conference, helping out at different fundraisers, working
    on the bingo they're trying to put together, and on and on.
    
        Like I said I've been pleasently surprised by how good I feel
    about volunteering there.  I remember walking in there with my heart
    beating a mile a minute telling myself the minute I didn't feel
    "right" about things that I would just leave.  I never had to. 
    Feel free to contact me or for that matter anyone in this conference
    who has been toying with the idea.  
    
                                                                kim