The Shelter has a wide range of information on animals and animal care. Building Long Healthy Relationships. The Shelter also holds an annual low-cost rabies clinic, offers dog obedience classes, and works with area veterinarians. The Shelter relies on a large group of active committed volunteers who help both in the Shelter and out in the community. Many high school and college students volunteer through their school internship and community service programs.
Volunteers also handle pet visitation to hospitals and nursing homes.
Minimum age of volunteers is 14, and all volunteers under 18 need to have a work permit or educational certificate before volunteering begins. Orientations are held monthly. Shelter Benefit Events. The Shelter receives unclaimed strays from more than 15 towns in MA and NH and works with local animal control officers and wildlife rehabilitators. The Shelter also handles reports of lost and found cats, dogs, and other pets.