Nothing moves the hearts of staff more than when a nursing mother is brought in without her babies. “Where could the little ones be?” we wonder. “Can we go back to the area where the mother was found and search for the babies? How old are […]
Shelter dogs have many skills and talents. While we seek to hone these skills to prepare dogs for adoption, sometimes a dog is called upon to perform an important job while he is still at the shelter. Such was the case with Max, a small shelter dog […]
Investigations can be tough. People in need, pets in need…how can we help? What is best for everyone? SPCA supporters have enabled officers to respond to 346 investigations so far in 2018. That is more than one investigation a working day. They range from cruelty and […]
Happy Thanksgiving. This #GivingTuesday series would not be complete without a shout-out to our dedicated volunteers. Volunteers provide a lot of the day-to-day care at the shelter and help us take on the special cases. We would be lost without them! To thank them this Thanksgiving […]
Little Dave had had a busy life so far, all three days of it. Born into a crowded guinea pig environment, Dave’s primary goal in life focused on sticking closely by his mother, Hailey, and two sisters, Oreo and Macaron. What had started as just a […]
It begins with that sinking feeling – the moment that you realize your beloved pet is missing. Where could they be? Who can you turn to for help? Many people turn to the Lycoming County SPCA, and supporters ensure that help is there when lost pets […]
Mother. Life-giving, life-sustaining, loving. We all need our mother, especially in the earliest days of our lives. Little kittens are no exception. Like newborn human babies, kittens nurse every two hours around the clock. Separated from their mothers out on the streets, they die. How that […]
There he was. A little black fluffball of a dog, looking more bat than dog with his large ears and tiny body. His name was Igor. Dropped off that morning by a concerned citizen who found him wandering as a stray in the city, volunteer Amy […]
Above: Hector visits Harley Davidson. Three “hunky” birthday boys were each treated to a special day out this month. Hector, Tippy, and Tyson are three of our longest residents looking for a forever home. Volunteers sought to make each dog’s birthday at the shelter a special […]
Above: Hector, waiting here for almost two years, and his biggest fan, kennel attendant Abby. -By Executive Director, Victoria Stryker- This frequently asked question is a surprise because we have stopped the euthanasia of adoptable animals for quite a while. The only animals we euthanize are aggressive […]
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Our mission is to protect all domestic animals by: providing shelter, emergency treatment, investigation and prosecution of cruelty or abuse complaints; adoption and counseling; education programs; and humane care through Lycoming County.