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Title:Meower Power - Where Differing Opinions are Respected
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Moderator:JULIET::CORDES_JA
Created:Wed Nov 13 1991
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1079
Total number of notes:28858

378.0. "Nashoba Valley Humane Society" by ISLNDS::URBAN () Wed Sep 09 1992 14:23

    Just thought I'd let people know about this, because I thought it was
    such a good idea and had never seen this done before.  I just moved to
    Clinton and was shopping at Shaw's.  On my way out there was a big
    plastic trash can with a sign from the Lancaster Animal Shelter on it
    asking for donations (food/litter).  I think this is such a great idea,
    and every week I get to make my little contribution to their shelter. 
    I make a point of shopping there now just because of this.  Are there
    other stores around that are helping out shelters like this I wonder? 
    Other shelters should perhaps try to do this too with their local
    stores...
    
    Di & Li & Lu
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378.1MAYES::MERRITTKitty CityWed Sep 09 1992 14:289
    Hi Di....
    
    The Pat Brody shelter has a barrell at the Victory Market in
    the Twin City Mall in Fitchburg.   We have tried to do this
    in other Victory Markets and other local supermarkets...but
    have had no luck.    We do appreciate what this particular
    Victory Market does for us...
    
    Sandy
378.2this is dedicated..to the one I love...PROXY::HUTCHESONWed Sep 09 1992 14:5110
    The Shaws in Stratham, N.H. (I live in Exeter) has a box for the SPCA
    (It looks like a doghouse). I try to put something in it everytime I
    go there. Sometimes there will be a note requesting paper towels, dish
    detergent and other non-food/litter items. Over the years various SPCAs
    have helped me out with strays I couldn't ignore so I am glad for the
    chance to return the favor.
    
    
                                           Susan
    
378.3How about Purity?ERLANG::FALLONKaren Fallon "Moonsta Cattery"Wed Sep 09 1992 14:584
    The Purity Supreme in Chelmsford used to have a bin for the shelter(not
    sure which one).  But since  they have redecorated I don't know
    anymore.  I always used to give them some of "Stinky's food".
    Karen
378.4SPEZKO::RAWDENCheryl Graeme RawdenWed Sep 09 1992 16:008
    A lot of grocery stores in southern NH have bins out front for various
    organizations.  Some are for "soup kitchen" types of places, others are
    animal oriented.  All depends on when and where you shop.  

    Personally, I prefer to drop off items directly to the group in need. 
    I like to see exactly where my donations are going.  My only problem is
    I can't visit Humane Societies without fear of having a kitten (or two)
    follow me home. :^)
378.5SENIOR::DDOUGLASThu Sep 10 1992 13:4214
    
    
    I think this is an excellent idea and wish that there were more stores
    that did do this.  The Lancaster Humane shelter also has one at 
    Donelan's supermarket in Littleton, I always make it a point to either
    do my entire grocery shopping there or just a couple of things, just so
    that I can put food in the bucket.
    I usually split the food, cans or dry boxes and put half in the bucket and
     the other half I keep for my local shelter that I personally deliver.
    
    I used to shop at a store that was more convient on my way home from
    work but they don't have a bucket (maybe I should make the suggestion.
    
    Diana
378.6Correcting the name...USPMLO::GPELLETIERMon Sep 14 1992 16:1210
	Just want to set the record straight on the name...

	It's Volunteer Humane Society/Nashoba Valley Humane Society -
	they use both names.  I believe they started using the second
	name when they moved their base of operations from the Acton-
	Boxborough vicinity to Lancaster.

	Incidentally they're next door to the Lancaster Animal HOSPITAL.

	George Pelletier
378.7SENIOR::DDOUGLASTue Sep 15 1992 17:297
    
    
      Sorry about that, I do know the correct name as I donate money to
    them, I guess I was just being lazy, not good for advertisement on my
    part....
    
    Diana
378.8JULIET::CORDES_JAFour Tigers on My CouchTue Sep 15 1992 17:369
    Re:  Last 2
    
    Did you guys want me to change the name of this topic again?  I'll
    be happy to do it but I think the complete name listed in 378.6 may
    be longer than the space allowed.  If you can suggest something
    short, I'll use that.
    
    Jan
    Moderator, FELINE
378.9ISLNDS::URBANMon Sep 21 1992 02:428
    Sorry about the name...
    
    Went back to the store and got the address:
    
    Nashoba Valley Humane Society
    505 Centerbridge Road
    Lancaster MA  01523
    365-9470