f you would like to Volunteer for Stray Pets In Need on December 31, 2025 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm staffing a table at the CRT 5th Annual Community Event at the Cochituate Rail Trail, please go to our "How To Help" page and complete the SPIN Volunteer application.

From July 15 through September 15, supporters can donate to the Clear The Shelters Fund, which benefits all participating shelters.

To donate, please go to Clear The Shelters Fund 2025 

In addition, from August 1–31, donors will have the option to give directly to SPIN.  

To donate to SPIN, go to Stray Pets In Need of MA Inc. 

 Greater Good Charities, NBCUniversal Local, a division of NBCUniversal, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition want to thank you for participating in this year’s Clear The Shelters Fund!! 

For more information, please visit Clear The Shelters  

Dudley, the handsome Scottish Highland Bovine, has his 10th Birthday Party this year!  Join SPIN and Dudley at the Unity Farm Sanctuary, 17 Unity Lane, Sherborn, MA on June 7, 2025 to help him celebrate (Rain or Shine).

Guests will be part of the excitement and joy of being "up-close and personal" with the rescues. Come and meet the many rescued farmed animals who enjoy a special forever life at the Sanctuary.  

There will also be a host of other activities sure to entertain visitors of all ages including music, face painting, amazing vendors, refreshments and more!

Memorabilia (shirts, hoodies, umbrellas, lunchboxes, pens, jewelry, stuffed animals, warmies, stickers and so much more) for this festive event will be available online and at DudleyFest at the Unity Duck Haven Store.

Tickets on sale May 1st at DudleyFest Tickets.  Proceeds fund the ongoing care expenses of the rescues including Dudley! 

For more on this fun event, go to Unity Farm DudleyFest 2025 

Join SPIN on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend! Pups in the Park and the Fun Dog Show at 4:00pm at Hunnewell Field, where every child will receive a prize!

See the SPIN float in the Parade at 12:00pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The parade starts at the intersection of Route 16 (Washington Street) and Route 9 and continues westbound along Route 16 (Washington St) to Wellesley Square.  Fun for the entire family!!

To learn more, go to Wellesley Wonderful Weekend – Annual Veterans Parade, Firework & Celebrations 

Join SPIN on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 10:00am to 3:00pm on the grounds of the historic Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA at the Save a Dog's 25th Annual Paws In The Park!!  Rain or Shine, a day full of family fun while helping raise money for homeless dogs (and cats)!

Admission is $15 Adults, $5 Children ages 5-12, Children under age 5 free

65+ vendor and rescue booths, food court, raffle/silent auction booth, dog agility ring, doggy games, kids games and face painting, Save a Dog retail booth, bake sale booth, music and FUN. Don't miss the adoptable dogs parade at Noon which will feature dogs from all of the participating rescue organizations.  

Meet Trax, the Worcester Railers Hockey Club mascot at 12:30pm.  

For more information, go to Save A Dog, Inc. - Paws in the Park 2025 

It's time to share the love for SPIN volunteers, adopters and donors! We want to say Thank You to past and present volunteers. Please join us for a fun evening together! 

Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Highlandville Hall in The Village Club at 83 Morton Street, Needham, MA

Hors d'oeuvres and non- alcoholic beverages. Trivia games, prizes and more fun! Come enjoy the company of animal lovers!! 

Please RSVP by February 13th:

*YES, I will attend with Number of Guests 

*NO, I will not be able to attend, but am making a donation to support SPIN 

RSVP via email at: Shelter@Straypetsinneed.org 

$ Donations online at www.straypetsinneed.org or mail to SPIN, PO BOX 812143, Wellesley, MA 02482 

A donation to SPIN will be greatly appreciated!!