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Rescuers' Reunion at the Whisker Walk 2009

Mark your calendars! Please join us for the Rescuers' Reunion AT the 2009 Whisker Walk. View our video, on YouTube, to see just how much fun that you, your family, and your dog(s) will have!

Not only is the Whisker Walk an amazing event to experience with your family and dog(s), but you must also participate in the heartwarming and touching reunion.

The 2009 Rescuer’s Reunion Meet and Greet us an opportunity to meet YOUR dog(s) foster family from Virginia (VA), Tennessee (TN), and Puerto Rico. Our partner shelters and foster families will be traveling a very long way to attend to meet you and your dog(s)! Last year's reunion was an amazing part of the Whisker Walk event. Many of our pets reconnected with littermates and found each other! The foster families from VA, TN, and Puerto Rico will be at the event all day to reunite with you and your dog(s). You can’t miss it! In addition, our Shelter will provide adoptees with a sticker that corresponds with the group you adopted. You can write your pets adoption month and year on it and while walking around the event, you just might bump into a littermate to your dog(s)!!! It is a fun and exciting opportunity to reunite. Last year there were many reunions!

Sunday, June 7, 2009 (rain or shine!)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lancaster Fairground - Home of Bolton Fair
Route 117 - Seven Bridge Road
Lancaster, MA

Join the Whisker Walk

 

Special Announcements

Thank you Intel, Worcester State Hospital, and St. Vincent's Hospital!

We would like to send a HUGE thank you to INTEL, the Worcester State Hospital, and St. Vincent's Hospital for their VERY generous donations. Each facility separately held a food drive and donated TONS of pet food, supplies and money. We thank you all dearly!!!!!!!!

Rabies Vaccination/Microchip Clinic
Monday, April 20th, 5-7 pm

Each year, more than 10 million pets are lost, and, according to the American Humane Association, only about 17% of lost dogs and 2% of lost cats ever find their owners. Nearly 20 million pets are euthanized each year because their owners cannot be located. If your pet is microchipped, there is a much greater chance that they will return to you safely. 

No appointment is necessary. Take the time to protect your pets. Microchips are only $25.00, but being reunited with your lost friend is priceless.

We are also offering rabies vaccinations for $10/animal. Other vaccines available.

The RabiesVaccination/Microchip Clinic will take place at the shelter on the last Monday of each month. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you!

 

Worcester Animal Rescue League’s Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics
Dates listed below!

WARL is now hosting low cost spay neuter clinics for your cats and dogs. Several Mondays each month, the shelter opens up it's surgery suite for you to bring your pet in to be spayed or neutered. We can also provide blood testing and vaccines the same day. Spaces are limited so call early and make your appointment fast! Learn about the benefits of spaying/neutering your pet.

Next available dates are:
May 7th    Dogs only 
May 11th Cats Only
May 18th cats only
May 29th Dogs only

Fees are as follows:
Male cat $45.00
Female cat $60.00
Mmale dog $90.00
Female dog $150.00

Vaccines and blood tests are additional. Please call for more details 508 853 0030

 

 

WARL Happenings

We are now accepting donations for the Spring Yard Sale!!

The Worcester Animal Rescue League will be holding their annual Yard Sale this May and we are currently accepting donations from April 1st through the 30th at the shelter.

Please keep in mind that the shelter has to pay for a dumpster to throw away items that are not purchased. While we appreciate every donation, please take extra care to determine if the items are in sellable condition. If electronics are broken, glasses are chipped, or game pieces/puzzle pieces are missing, please do not bring these types of items to the shelter.

As always, we appreciate your donations and all that you do to help the animals. We look forward to seeing you this spring!

 

Need to surrender your pet?

We want to find them a good home. No one knows and loves your pet the way you do! In order to find the most appropriate home for your pet, please provide as much detail as possible about history, past veterinary care, likes, dislikes and quirks of your friend.

Download Cat Surrender Form
Download Dog Surrender Form

If you have a cat that you need to surrender, and you would like more information, please contact BBWARL@AOL.COM


Doggone University


Have you recently adopted a warl dog? Are you curious as to how to transition the dog smoothly into your home? Do you have questions about things your dog does?

Would you like tips on:

  • Leash walking
  • House training
  • Excessive barking

Any questions you have Norberto Hernandez of Doggone University can help. Come without your dog for a free consultation
   
Thursday April 9th     from 7 – 8 pm
Thursday May 2nd       from 7 – 8 pm
       

5th Annual Puttin’ for Pawz Golf Tourney
4 Man FL Scramble

Our event will be held Saturday, August 8th, 2009 at one of the finest public golf courses in Central Mass, Leicester Country Club in Leicester.

Learn more today!

WARL in the news

Dog case ends with probation and fine

A Charlton woman and her teenage son admitted yesterday that there were sufficient facts their dog suffered and died from severe maggot infestation.

Rebecca Cook and Arthur Mantha’s 12-year-old husky, Nikkia, was euthanized after authorities found the dog in August outside their building on Stafford Street.

A charge each of cruelty to an animal against Ms. Cook, 54, and Mr. Mantha, 19, was continued without a finding for 18 months with supervised probation.
Read the full story >

 

Shop our Online Store or Become a Member Today!

Visit our Cafe Press store to purchase WARL merchandise. Proceeds of each purchase go directly toward helping the animals! Check it out today!

You can also help WARL by becoming a member. Basic Membership is $35. You will receive a membership card and a free WARL sticker!

Gold Membership is $100.Gold WARL Members will receive a sticker, membership card, AND a free WARL t-shirt!

Become a member today!

 

 

Hours of Operation
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday:
Shelter Hours
8:30am – 4:30 pm
Adoption Hours
10:00am – 4:00 pm

Thursday
Shelter Hours:
8:30am – 5:00pm
Adoption hours
10:00am – 7:00 pm

Friday – Saturday
Shelter Hours
8:30am – 4:30 pm
Adoption Hours
10:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday
Adoption Hours
12:00pm - 4:00pm

 

We are no longer collecting empty ink cartridges and old cellular phones. Thank you for all of your past support! We and the animals appreciate it!

Links

ASPCA
Dog Detectives - updated lists of lost or found dogs in your area
MSPCA
Petfinder.com
Sheltercare
VCA Animal Hospital