News Archives

2008 News

April 21-22, 2008
Borders is hosting Benefit Days for Northeast Animal Shelter in bookstores in Peabody, Burlington, Methuen and Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Borders is giving the Shelter an opportunity to raise funds to support our Humane Education Program. Read more information (PDF) and download the coupons (PDF).

April 8, 2008
Lord & Taylor will be hosting a Benefit Bash, an exclusive day filled with special events and savings at Burlington Mall in Burlington, Massachusetts. As part of the celebration, Lord & Taylor is giving our organization an opportunity to raise thousands of dollars. Read more information, and buy tickets, by downloading our flyer (PDF).

February 25, 2008
Shelter Manager Laurie McCannon is featured on WDHD-TV Boston in their "Project Your Pet" segment on foster care. Read the news story on their website and watch the video (video link at the top that says "Watch the video").

February, 2008
Northeast Animal Shelter's Sato Rescue Program is profiled by FetchDog, an online community and shopping space for dog lovers. Read FetchDog's profile.

February 4, 2008
Thanks to an unprecedented outpouring of love and support, we have raised enough money to support Cupcake's medical care! As always, any funds raised above and beyond the cost of Cupcake's treatment will go into our Emergency Relief Fund to help save the lives of even more animals like Cupcake.

2007 News

December, 2007
Join Santa at Paws with Claus Nights. Special sittings with pets and pet owners. Bring your pet and always remember the 2007 Holidays! More information.

December, 2007
As part of a nationwide promotional campaign, the Shelter will be featured on the Discovery Channel's Animal Planet network throughout December. A variety of 10-second clips at the conclusion of select Animal Planet programming. For a complete listing of Animal Planet shows, or to see what station it is in your area, visit the Animal Planet website.

November 20, 2007
Northeast Animal Shelter is featured as one of the animal organizations supported by "Trouble," a plush dog created by 12-year-old Kendra Duncan. Read more about "Trouble" or listen to Kendra talk about the power of "Trouble."

November 18, 2007
Evening of Giving - Come and enjoy a private evening of shopping discounts, entertainment, door prize drawing and much more. This is a “one night only” event! Read more in our downloadable flyer (PDF).

October 21, 2007
A USA TODAY arcticle entitled Dog imports raise fears of a resurgence of disease mentions the Shelter's Sato Rescue Program while discussing the implications of bringing dogs from other countries into the United States.

August, 2007
Northeast Animal Shelter would like to announce that we are building a new shelter building right down the street from our current one, on Highland Avenue in Salem, which will enable us to take in more animals and expand the programs we offer. Read more information about our new building!

August 11, 2007
The little dog from Puerto Rico that was stolen on August 1st from Northeast Animal Shelter has been found! We want to thank all of those who helped us find Daisy and return her to the Shelter. Read more in the local news.

June 14, 2007
The Boston Globe published an article discussing the Shelter's new building now under construction. Executive Director Randi Cohen was interviewed extensively for the story... Read the entire Boston Globe article.

March 2007
In late March, half a dozen pet food brands began voluntary recalls of a variety of pet treats and wet/dry pet food. For detailed information concerning specifically what pet food is being recalled, visit the Food & Drug Administration's Pet Food Recall Center.

January 2007
Salem State College Volunteer Fair, Commons Dining Hall. Find out more information.

2006 News

September 2006
The New England Newlyweds Cookbook is on sale now, with 50% of all proceeds going to Northeast Animal Shelter. Looking for another way to support the Shelter? Find out more information and order your copy today.

August 2006
Animal Friendly licence plates support spay/neuter efforts in Massachusetts and help end the tragedy of pet overpopulation. Find out more information (PDF) about the Animal Friendly licence plate or order yours today.