Ipswich Humane Group, Inc.
UPDATED NEWS!
The Ipswich Animal Shelter has "Open House" every Sunday from 2PM to 4PM
We're located in Ipswich, take Rte 133 to Town Farm Rd and Fowlers Lane will be your first right. The Ipswich Animal Shelter is at the end of Fowlers Lane. For more detailed directions, please see the "Come Visit Us" section at the bottom of our web site.
If you cannot visit the shelter on Sundays, please call 978-356-6652 to make an appointment to visit at another time during the week.
Please see our FUNDRAISER section below FEATURED PET
6/25/2009 - We're still waiting for you! Dozer & Nera are 8 year old Bull Mastiff's who are looking for a new "forever" home. Our owner lost her home and cannot have us in an apartment. She had us our whole lives and taught us great manners! We're very quite dogs. WE HAVE BEEN TOGETHER ALL OUR LIVES AND HOPE WE ALWAYS CAN BE! WE WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT EACH OTHER.
We are current on our shots, Heartworm and Rabies and are spayed and neutered. We are EXTREMELY gentle and friendly plus walk well on a lease. We are looking for a home where we will be part of the family. We're crate trained, ride well (sleep) in the car, love everyone we meet.. We like other animals (though not sure what those white tailed big animals are in the woods). We grew up with a cat, and do well with non-aggressive dogs
Our temporary Mom would love to keep us but has too many pets of her own. I'm Nera (FEMALE) and I weight a svelt 110Lbs, (by the way, did I mentiion that I was imported from Australia??? That's why I have the better looks!) and Dozer (MALE) is a body builder who weights 138Lbs. We are presently in a Foster Home with the Ipswich Humane Group, not at the shelter and can be seen by appointment only. If you would like to meet or find out more about us: Call Heidi @ 978-356-4546 or email hjbest@aol.comIf you would like to meet the other pets at the shelter come to our Open House every Sunday from 2PM - 4PM. Click on Our Pet List to view all the pets available for adoption
The Ipswich Humane Group, Inc would like to Thank You for your support and contributions throughout the year.
Contributions can be sent to the Ipswich Humane Group; P.O. Box 873; Ipswich Ma. 01938.
We LOVE visitors, please feel free to drop by the shelter on Sundays from 2PM to 4PM or call 978-356-6652 to set up an appointment on any other day.
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WEEKLY DOGWASH
Every Saturday through August, starting May 17th, there will be a Dog Wash to benefit the Ipswich Humane Group.
Dogs will be brushed, bathed and towel dried for a $20 minimum donation. The dog bathers will be paid $10 per dog, and the rest is donated to the Ipswich Humane Group.
The event is hosted by The Playful Pack, and dogs may be left there for the day (7am to 7pm) if they are registered. Registration details are available on the Playful Pack websiteOur semi-annual appeals letter was mailed to Ipswich Homes December of 2007. Many of you have send in donations and we deeply thank you for them.
If you would like to donate again this year, please click here for information on how to send a donation.
NEWS
WAG-N-WALK
Was held on Saturday, April 25th. Pictures to come soon!The Wag n’ Walk is a one or two mile walk, (your choice), that you and your dog can participate in. The money raised will go to support the Ipswich Animal Shelter. The walk starts and finishes at the Winthrop School on Central Street. There will be refreshments, animal and human items and clothing for sale as well as prizes for the best dressed Pooch Costume contest. There will be free animal goodies, while they last, at the check in station on the day of the event.
SPAYMASS: The Cat Mobile Spay/Neuter Van
The Ipswich Humane Group is excited to let you know that Merrimack River Feline Rescue (MRFR) now has a low cost mobile spay/neuter van just for CATS! They will be coming to the Ipswich Animal Shelter on Fowlers Lane the first Tuesday of each month. Please call MRFR for upcoming dates, their telephone number is below. They will accept cats from ANYWHERE; you do not have to be an Ipswich residence to take advantage of their services.
The cost is $75, MasterCard or Visa are accepted at the time of booking or cash the day of the appointment. (You must have an appointment) This includes:They also offer financial assistance for families that cannot afford the full $75 fee, please call to see if you qualify.
- Examination and Spay/Neuter
- Rabies and Distemper Vaccinations
- Micro Chipping and Registration
- Flea Treatment and Deworming
If you or someone you know could benefit from this new service please call MRFR to setup an appointment or to find out more information:Please take advantage of this great service
- 978-462-0760
- 888-495-7729
- email Merrimack River Feline Rescue
- Spay/Neuter registration forms
LARGE ANIMAL RESCUE CLINIC
The Ipswich Humane Group sponsored a 2 day Large Animal Rescue Clinic presented by Nevins Farm. The clinic took place on Thursday October 2nd & Friday October 3rd at Manzano Farm located at 94 Old Right Road in Ipswich.
We had Animal Control Officers from Ipswich, Boxford and Groveland plus Firemen from Ipswich, Rowley, Boxford, North Andover, North Reading and Hopkington. SRH Veterinary Technicians also attended. With such a large population of Horses, Cattle, Llamas, etc. on the North Shore this was an extremely important training if only for safety techniques.
The Ipswich Humane Group purchased the “Sled” and accompanying equipment needed for rescuing Large Animals. This will stay with the Ipswich Animal Control Officer; if needed, Ipswich will be prepared to help.
Our goal is to ensure that all domestic animals in Ipswich are cared for when the need arises. Just as the IHG purchased the “Pet Oxygen Masks” last year for several towns besides Ipswich, we hope the Rescue Sled will also benefit our surrounding boarders.
PLACES WE LIKE
Places we like to frequent around the North Shore.
Wash 'n' Wags in Salisbury, MA is a great place to bring your dog for a "do it yourself" bath. They supply everything and the tubs are GREAT, no bending over and very easy for your pet to walk into themselves!
