• There is a wonderful variety of pets at the Shelter right now including a Puggle and Chihuahuas (available soon, once spayed/neutered), as well as three very special senior cats, Henrietta, Lilly and Echo.  All are waiting for a good home.  Meet them and others at Petfinder.com or visit us during open hours (below) for the most current information.   
• Kitten season is here!  Please call the Shelter (781) 544-4533 if you are interested in learning more about becoming a Foster Family. 
• Make sure your pets are protected now against fleas, ticks and heartworm.  Ask your Veterinarian for details.

• Golf Tournament: Friday, May 21 Widow's Walk Golf Course, Scituate.  $125 entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart and dinner at the historic Barker Tavern.  Please register by May 15.  More online- Golf Tournament Information
• 1st Anniversary Open House: Saturday, June 26  Save the date!  Fun for pet-lovers of all ages, this community event marks our first year at the new building.  More details to follow.  Currently seeking event sponsors for this unique opportunity - please contact Jen at durkinj@verizon.net

• Rabies Clinic   120 animals were vaccinated at the Rabies Clinic hosted by the Shelter on April 3.  Special thanks to Black Pond Veterinary Services of Norwell for administering the vaccinations, which are required by law for both cats and dogs.
• Yard Sale Results   WOW, our largest sale to date!  Thanks to all who donated items, purchased items and helped make this tradition a great success.  We raised $12,000 for the precious animals in the care of the Shelter.  Special thanks to the Knights of Columbus for hosting the sale, and to event sponsor Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap) of Pembroke - online at www.DirtyDeedsCheap.com or phone (781) 308-4447. 
• Calendar Photo Contest ended on April 15.  Many thanks for the hundreds of photos of  adorable pets... the next calendar is sure to be spectacular.  The winner of the 2011 Calendar Cover will be announced shortly!

• Veterinary services, pet food and pet transport are just a few of the free services available to deserving Seniors* and their pets.  Click HELP Program to learn more or call the Shelter at (781) 544-4533.  This program is generously funded by the Social Service League of Cohasset.

• The US Postal Service is launching a new series of postage stamps designed to increase awareness about the benefits of Rescue Animals/Adopting Pets from Shelters.  Photos of adopted Shelter cats and dogs are the charming images on the new stamps.  Check them out at Stamps To The Rescue 
• May 4-10 is "Kindness to Animals" week.  Shelter Volunteers will visit a number of local 2nd grade classrooms with a short presentation about appropriate treatment of animals.  
• We're on Facebook and we truly enjoy reading the updates and seeing photos of Shelter Alumni.  We look forward to hearing from you!        

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Scituate Animal Shelter

780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Route 3A)
Scituate, Massachusetts 02066