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A dedicated Sweetpea supporter has stepped forward with a remarkable offer: They will donate $10,000 toward a brand‑new septic system—IF we can raise $10,000 from our community in 2026. Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been working tirelessly to rebuild after the devastating fire that changed everything. Thanks to supporters like…
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The Sweetpea Board of Directors invites community members to apply for open Director positions on our Board. Board members play a vital role in strategic planning, fundraising, and community outreach, offering a rewarding opportunity to network and develop leadership abilities. No prior board experience is required – just a commitment to our mission and a…
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Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals, Inc. is a non-profit, no-kill animal rescue devoted to rescuing, nurturing, and finding loving homes for stray, abandoned, and surrendered companion animals in central Massachusetts and beyond. Nestled on the border of Rutland and Paxton, MA, we depend on generous public and corporate donations to return the shelter to operation.…
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In a previous blog post we told our organizational history and how we got to this point. In today’s post, we’re going to describe how we’re going to complete our return to operation. Our Plans for the Future Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals is moving forward with a clear, phased strategy to expand our life-saving…
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Sweetpea’s mission is to rescue stray, abandoned, or mistreated dogs and cats from Massachusetts, with a focus on Central Massachusetts. We do not import animals from out of state. Part of our mission is to provide education and training to the community in support of the ethical and kind treatment of animals. We follow a…
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Former Girl Scout Aaliyah Cooper (Troop #30518) created the educational site Paws and Reflect as a part of earning her Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve. Raised in Sterling, MA, Aaliyah gained a passion for pet behavior and animal welfare after studying veterinary science at her trade…
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What is GiveButter, and why do we accept GiveButter & PayPal payments? GiveButter is a fundraising platform for non-profits like Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals. While everyone knows and loves PayPal, we use GiveButter in parallel with PayPal because: Both PayPal and GiveButter charge us the standard credit card transaction fees, but give you, the…
