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08/16/2024
The APCSM will be closed today, Friday 8/16 for staff training. We'll see you Tuesday!
Phone: 508-586-2053
Adoptions: By Appointment Only
Donation Drop-Off: Daily 9am - 6pm
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The APCSM will be closed today, Friday 8/16 for staff training. We'll see you Tuesday!
Introducing Zack, a 6-month-old Siberian Husky with a heart full of love and an abundance of energy! Zack is as sweet as he is spirited, always ready for the next play session or adventure. With his boundless enthusiasm and playful nature, he's sure to keep you entertained and active.
Zack's Ideal Home:
Canine Companion: Zack gets along great with other dogs and would thrive in a home with a furry friend to match his energy.
Active Lifestyle: He's a high-energy pup who needs plenty of physical exercise and mental stimulation to keep him happy and healthy.
No Kids or Cats: Due to his playful and energetic behavior, Zack is best suited for a home without young children or cats.
If you're an active individual or family with another dog, and you're ready for the challenge and joy of a lively Husky, Zack could be the perfect fit for you.
Interested in adopting? Read our adoption process at https://www.apcsm.org/adoption-process
JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic is one of our biggest supporters! Stop by their location on Pearl St in Brockton to make a donation of pet food. Pet food is always needed here at the APCSM to help us feed animals at the shelter and through our Pet Pantry, program! Every donation makes a difference!
We’re gearing up for our Dogtoberfest, and we need your help! We’re looking for raffle prizes to make this event a success. Whether it’s a gift card, a basket, or a special item, your contribution will go a long way in supporting our mission. If you or your business would like to donate, please reach out. Let’s work together to make a difference for the animals! 📧 Please email [email protected]
is here! and are matching donations weekly and we need your support! Donate now to help us save as many pets as possible: https://donate.clearthesheltersfund.org/page/apcsm
Starting Tuesday, August 13 at 1 p.m. ET, Hill's Pet Nutrition will be matching donations dollar for dollar up to $10,000. That's right, the first $10,000 donated to organizations participating in the Clear The Shelters Fund will be matched dollar for dollar! This is $10K raised across all participating organizations, not $10K for each organization. Once the $10K is met, this week's match is over.
You can donate to the APCSM here: https://donate.clearthesheltersfund.org/page/apcsm
Thank you for your support!
The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (APCSM) is a 501(c)(3) education and outreach animal shelter serving Plymouth, Norfolk, and Bristol counties. Since 2009, we have placed over 10,000 animals into forever homes. Our Mission is to operate a managed admission animal care and ad...
Meet some of our harder to adopt cats! These cuties may have their quirks, but they are all loving cats who deserve their forever homes. Please inquire about them or any of our other available cats by filling out a cat adoption application at www.apcsm.org/adopt or by emailing [email protected] - a staff member will be happy to answer any questions about them! 🐾
"I adopted Chino (orange) and Luna (siamese) from APCSM one year ago on July 1st and they have been the absolute best kitties I could have asked for! They are so fun and funny and a couple of absolute snuggle bugs. Thanks, APCSM for introducing me to my two best friends!"
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➡️ Send us your APCSM adoption story & updates to [email protected]!
Save the date! Dogtoberfest is October 19, 2024 from 2-6 PM. LIMITED early bird tickets are being released on August 31. The link will only be shared to our email subscribers. Sign up today to get discounted tickets at https://www.apcsm.org/subscribe 🍺🍺🍺 PS Dogtoberfest is a 21+ event!
Happy Friday APCSM supporters!
We recently set up a Little Free Library 📚 out front of the shelter! We’d love to have the community’s help to fill it! If you’ve got some books that you’ve finished, why not drop one or two off, and see if there is one there for you to take!?
We hope to see you this weekend! There’s lots going on!
Saturday: the APCSM's Famous Bake Sale from 12:00 until 3:00. 🍪 We will also have the Pet Pantry this day for pets in need of some food or supplies.
Sunday: the bake sale 🧁 (12:00 until 3:00) and a pet supplies yard sale 🛍️ (10:00 to 1:00)! We are also having some demos of the training classes offered by from 1:30 to 2:30! Stop by to see what scentwork, agility, and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) are all about! 🐕
Adoptable 1 year old, Winnie is wondering what your plans are for this weekend!? She hopes some of them include the APCSM! There’s a lot going on at the shelter on Saturday and Sunday, and we’d love to see you there! 🐾
Saturday: the APCSM’s Famous Bake Sale from 12:00 until 3:00. We will also have the Pet Pantry this day for pets in need of some food or supplies.
Sunday: the bake sale (12:00 until 3:00) and a pet supplies yard sale (10:00 to 1:00)! We are also having some demos of the training classes offered by from 1:30 to 2:30! Stop by to see what scentwork, agility, and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) are all about!
If you would like to donate some baked goods for the bake sale, we’d love that! Sign up here to do so! https://www.apcsm.org/bakingforpaws
This cutie was found near Godfrey / Dunkin on Washington street in Easton . Please reach out if you recognize this 🐈⬛
We are currently experiencing a linen and newspaper overload! For the month of August we are not going to be taking linens or newspapers. While we thank you very much for wanting to donate, we just don’t have the space at this time!
We did hear that our friends at the Animal Rescue League of Boston in Dedham are in need of some linens! - their address is 55 Anna’s Place, Dedham
We are very grateful for your support! If you’d like to donate, we are always in need of laundry detergent, non clumping cat litter, kitten food, and bleach!
Chewy wishlist:
https://www.chewy.com/g/the-animal-protection-center-of-southeastern-ma_b70823273 -list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT
Amazon wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/62ZQAEBFISZK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
"We wanted to share a birthday update as Cash is now 1! We adopted Cash (formerly known as Chief) back in November and we absolutely adore him. He is the goofiest, sweetest, wiggliest pup. He loves adventures, all the snuggles, chasing our other dog Archer (who is also an APCSM alum!), and all the snacks (but especially whipped cream and peanut butter!). Cash was the best addition to our little family.
Thank you for all you do!"
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➡️ Send us your APCSM adoption story & updates to [email protected]!
The guinea pigs and bunnies in our care are concerned because we are low on greens! 🥬
They (and the staff) would greatly appreciate any donations of Romaine lettuce, kale, or spinach! Our little guys go through quite a bit of the stuff, and it is something we always need. 🥗
Thank you, as always, to you- our incredible supporters who make all of this possible! 🐾
Are you passionate about helping dogs? The APCSM has volunteer openings in Dog Care for morning, midday, and late afternoon shifts. We need your help! 🐾
Dog Care includes cleaning and sanitizing kennels and walking dogs or all sizes and breeds.
To apply, please visit https://www.apcsm.org/volunteer-opportunities
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to volunteer in Animal Care at the APCSM.
AM shift: 9-11 am
Midday: 12:30-2
PM shift: 4-6 pm
Have you ever been interested in learning more about the training classes that are held at the shelter beyond basic obedience? Clear Skies Dog Training and Evaluation, LLC runs some absolutely excellent classes that are just perfect for helping to build that bond between you and your dog. 🐕
We’ll be running some short demos this Sunday so that you can come and get an idea of what these classes entail! Stop by the shelter this Sunday, August 11th to get a view of our Agility, Scentwork, and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) classes!
Demos will run from 1:30 until 2:30! We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾
Cat Story Time at the East Bridgewater Public Library was a success! Thank you to all who came by to learn about the APCSM and meet some adorable kittens. 😊🐱
Thank you LulaRoo Bakery for donating to our event today! LulaRoo is one of our Baking For Paws partners and they have donated to many of our events and bake sales.
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¡Gracias LulaRoo Bakery por donar a nuestro evento de hoy! LulaRoo es uno de nuestros socios de Baking For Paws y ha donado a muchos de nuestros eventos y ventas de pasteles.
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Alumni update!
"Hello to all my four legged cellmates over there AND my many humans! I miss you all..
If you’ve forgotten, my name at the kennel was Xenon. My new humans changed it to Lenny first but now they are set on Teddy. (Mom calls me Teddy Bear though.)They treat me well and I have all the snacks I want-within reason of course. The mom even cooks me chicken breast to have for lunches or a snack. It’s very yummy. I’ve got all the toys that Petco has and we play at least twice a day. She also says I have to be brushed if I want to play so I let her do it for a few minutes then run. Mom bought me my own kitty condo too. I like sleeping at the top of it and feel the breeze come in from the slider. Here’s some pics of my first week. I think I’m going to stay.
P.S. I have my first vet appt in July to meet my new doctor, hope she is nice like the doctors there.
Well, hugs to all thanks for helping me find my furever home❤️"
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➡️ Send us your APCSM adoption story to [email protected]!
Did you catch our August Newsletter? See adoptable animals and learn about some exciting news at the APCSM.
💌 Never miss a beat - subscribe to our monthly newsletters here: https://www.apcsm.org/subscribe
➡️ AUGUST NEWSLETTER: https://www.apcsm.org/campaigns/view-campaign/zK2oX6Diay_M12eoEWTpyHXa0sCKfvBmK3JPiSQaufMPYlm1xC-UP_LZfEeZKBTPeicPwLVJCbefYSK-6hpVp6GtkH8nb2_M
Thanks to an incredibly generous anonymous donor, we will be renovating our dog kennels this month! We are very excited about this project and the renovation will improve the living space for all dogs in our care.
Huge thank you to This Pup Runs for running some of our adoptable dogs including Echo the Belgian malinois! This mobile dog treadmill service is excellent for crazy pups on hot days as it is inside and air controlled!
Echo is still waiting for his forever home!
Anyone missing this three legged cutie ? Was found on corner of west chestnut street and Longwood ave in Brockton . If you think this cat belongs to you , please call the shelter at 508-586-2053 or email us at [email protected]
Heads up to our coffee loving supporters!
Did you know that for a limited time you can purchase a special blend of coffee that will directly help the shelter!?
Check out Dog Rescue Coffee Company to order today!
Not a coffee fan, but still want to support? They’re also offering dog treats!
Check it out here!
Coffee: https://dogrescuecoffeecompany.com/products/mexico-2?variant=44200460189867
Treats: https://dogrescuecoffeecompany.com/products/apcsm-treats?_pos=2&_sid=c85719743&_ss=r
Both Products together: https://dogrescuecoffeecompany.com/search?q=apcsm
This weekend’s Pet Yard Sale has been postponed due to weather. This event will now take place on August 10th from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM alongside our famous bake sale, and pet food pantry. 🍪
We hope to see you there! 🐾
What’s better than one pool according to Zack, two pools! Zack the six month Siberian husky is looking for his forever home preferably with a pool or any waterSource! This fun, loving boy is full of energy and love! If you are looking for a goofy water, husky, Zack is the boy for you!
We have new training dates for the public! We are now offering puppy only basic obedience classes as well as adult only. Check the link below for more information and to sign up! Our open classes are below
Saturday September 14th-
puppy Basic:8:45-9:30
Adult Basic : 9:30-10:15
Reactivity: 10:15-11:00
Agility: Tuesday September 10th @ 6 pm
Saturday October 12th-
Puppy Basic: 8:45-9:30
Adult Basic: 9:30-10:15
Reactivity: 10:15-11:00
The APCSM offers a variety of dog training classes in partnership with Clear Skies Dog Training and Evaluation, LLC. Classes are held at our facility in Brockton, MA.To see dates/times of upcoming classes, please first visit APCSM Dog Training page.
Uh oh! We are down to three bags of litter and half a bottle of bleach. At this time the shelter is caring for approximately 30 cats and we use many pounds of litter per day! All donations small or large are appreciated as always! 🐾
Donations may be dropped off daily from 9am-6pm at the front doors. To view our Amazon or Chewy wishlists, visit www.apcsm.org/give
Alumni update!
"My family and I adopted Smokey & Bandit and we couldn’t be happier to have welcomed these two boys into our home. They adjusted to their new environment fairly quickly and now show off their silly, quirky personalities on a daily basis. We can’t believe how in such a short amount of time they have opened up and trust us. The boys love attention and start squeaking the minute the fridge door opens, they hear us on the stairs, or new hay is added to their space. They come running up to the side of the cage for head scratches and can be seen popcorning around their cage in delight. We’ve discovered their love for red bell peppers and red leaf lettuce. We still can’t believe how they were at the shelter for almost a year, but we are so grateful that they waited for us to find them! Thank you for allowing us to give these boys a home filled with love, and for all you do to take care of all the animals that have yet to find their furever family."
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➡️ Send us your APCSM adoption story to [email protected]!
"Smudge turned 16 on May 16! If I didn’t know her birthdate, I would guess she’s at least 10 years younger! She’s very healthy and happy and my golden retriever and I love her so much. We had a sweet 16 birthday party for her to celebrate the big day because she deserves all the love! Cat themed everything from plates and balloons to games. She slept comfortably on the couch in between everyone most of the time but loved her birthday presents when she woke up and we sang happy birthday to her 😊
Could not love this sweet girl more!"
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➡️ Send us your APCSM adoption story & updates to [email protected]!
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JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic is one of our biggest supporters! Stop by their location on Pearl St in Brockton to make a donation of pet food. Pet food is always needed here at the APCSM to help us feed animals at the shelter and through our Pet Pantry, program! Every donation makes a difference!
Meet some of our harder to adopt cats! These cuties may have their quirks, but they are all loving cats who deserve their forever homes. Please inquire about them or any of our other available cats by filling out a cat adoption application at www.apcsm.org/adopt or by emailing [email protected] - a staff member will be happy to answer any questions about them! 🐾
What’s better than one pool according to Zack, two pools! Zack the six month Siberian husky is looking for his forever home preferably with a pool or any waterSource! This fun, loving boy is full of energy and love! If you are looking for a goofy water, husky, Zack is the boy for you!
Echo is an energetic 2 year old Malinois. In typical working dog fashion, he is getting fed up with the shelter very quickly! We’d love to get him into his forever home, or a foster home as soon as possible. Email [email protected] if you think you can help! Please share to help get this smart boy out of the shelter. 🐶 💕
Bruce is waiting for you at the APCSM in Brockton! This super cute boy is 5 years old, and looking for a home as the only animal. Go to APCSM.org to fill out the adoption application! 🐱 🐾 💕
Join us at the APCSM Animal Shelter on Sunday, August 4 from 2-5pm. We will have Spanish speaking volunteers on site so that non-English speaking members of our community can learn more about what we do at our Brockton shelter. Resources will be provided on available services, such as low-cost spay and neuter options, how to adopt or surrender an animal, and more. The animal rooms will also be open for viewing. 🐶🐱🐰♥️ —————————————————————————— Spanish translation: Únase a nosotros en el refugio de animales APCSM el domingo 4 de agosto de 2 a 5 p.m. Tendremos voluntarios que hablen español en el sitio para que los miembros de nuestra comunidad que no hablan inglés aprendan más sobre lo que hacemos en nuestro refugio de Brockton. Se proporcionarán recursos sobre los servicios disponibles, como opciones de esterilización y castración de bajo costo, cómo adoptar o entregar un animal, y más. Las salas de animales también estarán abiertas para su visualización. ✨ APCSM, 1300 West Elm Street Extension, Brockton MA 02301 domingo 4 de agosto de 2024 2 - 5 p.m.
First day of our dog adoption fees being waived! We’d highly recommend checking out our website to read each dog’s bio, and to fill out an application!
We have finches!! Please submit an application if you’re interested in adopting! #adopt #finches #apcsm #adoptdontshop
"Kitty was a special cat. I was drawn to her as soon as I saw her. Then we saw her story that she had been found in a basement where she had been locked in for 3 or 4 months. She was found when the person who purchased the house was going to do renovations. We were told she was malnourished when she was brought in. At the center they didn’t know how old she was but thought about 5, then when we took her to our vet they said she was older probably 8 or 9. She also had an issue with one of her paws. Kitty was our musical cat. She was the only one we had that whenever Dan said he was going to work on music, Kitty would be up in the studio the whole time. I had been looking for a younger cat 1 or 2 years old but she was the cat that responded to us. She chose us as it so often happens. When I brought Dan to meet her and we were in the room with her, she would go under my chair and I could coax her out then she would go under Dan’s chair that’s why I say she chose us. We had her for 6 years but we had to say goodbye to her a little while ago. Because we don’t exactly know how old she was, she could have been anywhere between 12 and 15."
"Kitty was a special cat. I was drawn to her as soon as I saw her. Then we saw her story that she had been found in a basement where she had been locked in for 3 or 4 months. She was found when the person who purchased the house was going to do renovations. We were told she was malnourished when she was brought in. At the center they didn’t know how old she was but thought about 5, then when we took her to our vet they said she was older probably 8 or 9. She also had an issue with one of her paws. Kitty was our musical cat. She was the only one we had that whenever Dan said he was going to work on music, Kitty would be up in the studio the whole time. I had been looking for a younger cat 1 or 2 years old but she was the cat that responded to us. She chose us as it so often happens. When I brought Dan to meet her and we were in the room with her, she would go under my chair and I could coax her out then she would go under Dan’s chair that’s why I say she chose us. We had her for 6 years but we had to say goodbye to her a little while ago. Because we don’t exactly know how old she was, she could have been anywhere between 12 and 15."
"Kitty was a special cat. I was drawn to her as soon as I saw her. Then we saw her story that she had been found in a basement where she had been locked in for 3 or 4 months. She was found when the person who purchased the house was going to do renovations. We were told she was malnourished when she was brought in. At the center they didn’t know how old she was but thought about 5, then when we took her to our vet they said she was older probably 8 or 9. She also had an issue with one of her paws. Kitty was our musical cat. She was the only one we had that whenever Dan said he was going to work on music, Kitty would be up in the studio the whole time. I had been looking for a younger cat 1 or 2 years old but she was the cat that responded to us. She chose us as it so often happens. When I brought Dan to meet her and we were in the room with her, she would go under my chair and I could coax her out then she would go under Dan’s chair that’s why I say she chose us. We had her for 6 years but we had to say goodbye to her a little while ago. Because we don’t exactly know how old she was, she could have been anywhere between 12 and 15."
Let me tell you a story. Way way back in 2009, when the economy was in mid-tank and non-profits across the board were feeling the pinch of people who could volunteer their time, their talent, but not their treasure because, let’s face it, no one had any, the MSPCA was faced with a terrible problem. It simply didn’t have the resources to keep all of its locations open and serving the communities. It was a smart non-profit doing good work but like any organization it needed money to function and animal shelters need more than most. You see, not only do animals have daily needs that can’t be put of if there isn’t enough money for food, litter, or medicines but the amount of personnel required to keep a shelter clean, stocked, and in good working order is mind-boggling.
Faced with this situation and with the great recession continuing into its second year the MSPCA made a difficult choice. They would close 3 of their locations. Brockton, Springfield, and Martha’s Vineyard. This was kind of like the equivalent of a doctor amputating an arm to save the patient and it had to be done but it hit the communities of Southeastern Massachusetts hard, especially Easton and Brockton.
After the initial shock of it wore off a small group of Brockton shelter volunteers started talking and eventually found themselves in the finished basement of one of their own houses. Around the room sat a couple of business people, a veterinarian, the executive director of the Brockton shelter, and a few other dedicated volunteers who began to discuss an alternative plan. Could they, themselves, raise the funds to keep the shelter going as an independent entity? The talk led to research, the research led to a plan, and on October 1, 2009 the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts incorporated as an independent shelter. Our friends at the MSPCA not only blessed the venture but eventually sold us the land the shelter occupied for $1, land it still stands on now.
Today the APCSM is it’s own shelter with no ties to the MSPCA except for a friendly relationship. That’s an important distinction so I’ll say it again. We love them and the work they do but we are NOT the MSPCA. We receive no money from them, no food or supplies, no animals. We cannot use their veterinarians or medicines, their machines or resources. When you donate to them we do not get a dime and when you donate to us it all stays here. We both do good work for animals and we both passionately serve our missions to educate and serve the community. We love them but we’re not them. We’re you.
Our volunteers outnumber our staff 15 to 1. Visit our bake sale? Those are volunteers behind the table, most likely two friends who live in Brockton and Stoughton. That yoga teacher doing Meow-Ga? A volunteer who teaches professionally in Arlington. The lady patiently petting the scared kitty to help socialize her? She comes in from West Bridgewater. The Santa doing our holiday photos? Straight from the North Pole! We love the MSPCA but we are the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts. We are Southeastern Massachusetts’ community animal shelter.
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