Lycoming County SPCA

Paws Run 2018
2018-04-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | South Williamsport Community Park, 545 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA, 17702, United States
Our popular annual run/walk is family AND pet-friendly. We have walking and running divisions for people only or people participating with their pets!
The unique 2.5-mile run/walk and 5-mile run benefit the Lycoming County SPCA and caters to runners, walkers, and pet/human teams alike. All participants utilize the same course, which loops through the South Williamsport Community Park and Little League International’s baseball stadiums. Both the 2.5 and 5-mile run contain a short but steep climb up and around Little League International’s Headquarters and back down for an unforgettable view that makes the climb all worthwhile. And what would a dog-friendly event be without a division for dogs participating with their humans? The course offers water stations for humans and dogs and dog waste disposal receptacles along the course.
Thank you to our title sponsors Deb Schneider Wells Fargo Advisors and Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic, and our media sponsor iHeartMEDIA!
To sign up, visit pawsrun.com.

Easter
2018-04-01 | PA

2019 Pawtraits Pet Calendar Contest Entries Being Accepted (1/1/18-8/1/18)
2018-04-01, 2018-03-01, 2018-02-01 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Our popular calendar photo contest is underway for 2019! First Responder/Emergency Services professionals serving Lycoming County are again invited to participate in the calendar contest.
Download and Print the 2019 Entry Form
Download and Print the 2019 First Responder Rules & Entry Form
Highlights include:

Entries will be accepted January 1, 2018, through Monday, August 1, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.
All photos will be included in the calendar.
The 12 photos raising the most money will be featured with their own month.
ANY domestic pet is invited to participate.
The top 12 fundraisers will be invited to a professional photo shoot.
People with pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge may submit a photo to the contest.
Multiple pets are allowed in one photo.
No people may appear in the photos (except if you are a First Responder, in which case, humans must appear in the photo).
All photos become the property of the SPCA and will not be returned.
$10.00 entry fee for each photo submitted. The entry fee is waived for First Responders.

Last year’s calendar contest had a total of forty entries, raising $3,640. The project also raises money from corporate sponsors, as well as donations from community service groups, whose generosity are all recognized in the calendar. Funds raised go directly towards animal care at the shelter, which served 2,492 animals in 2017.
How do I submit an entry?

2019 Calendar Contest entries will be accepted now through August 1, 2018.
Download and print the 2019 Entry Form. First Responders, please use this form: 2019 First Responder Rules & Entry Form.
Submit your favorite 4×6 (horizontal) photo along with the Entry Form and a $10.00 entry fee for each photo submitted.
Entries may be mailed or dropped off at the Lycoming County SPCA at 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, or dropped off in the secure ballot box at the calendar contest display in the Center Court of the Lycoming Mall.

Where can I purchase a 2018 calendar?
2018 calendars are available at the SPCA, the SPCA Store at the Lycoming Mall (open the 3rd weekend of each month for special Offsite Adoption Weekends), or at participating veterinary offices and stores including Fresh Life, Gustonian Gifts, and Avu Goldsmiths. All donations from calendar purchases go directly towards the shelter’s mission to protect all domestic animals across Lycoming County by providing shelter, emergency treatment, investigation and prosecution of cruelty or abuse complaints, foster care, adoption, and counseling.

Good Friday
2018-03-30 | PA

March Lycoming Mall Adoption Weekend
2018-03-17 11:00 - 2018-03-18 15:00 | Lycoming Mall, 300 Lycoming Mall Circle, Pennsdale, PA, 17756, United States
Adoptable cats and dogs from the Lycoming County SPCA will be available this weekend from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SPCA store at the Lycoming Mall.

SPCA staff will be on hand so you can adopt on the spot and walk out with your new best friend!

St Patrick's Day
2018-03-17 | PA

Raise the Region
2018-03-14 18:00 - 2018-03-15 23:59 | PA
Join us again for another fun year as we participate in FCFP’s popular 30-hour online fundraising event!
The event was created by The First Community Foundation Partnership (FCFP) of Williamsport to help the communities of Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties support their local nonprofit organizations’ fundraising efforts. Each online gift is strrretched by a generous contribution from Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships. Donors can also help raise additional support for the shelter by competing to win us stretch grants and monetary prizes (such as the largest number of gifts given at the dinner hour between 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) All gifts are tax-deductible. It is a fun event that we all look forward to every year!
*The prize we are “going for” this year is the: Subaru’s Rise & Shine Prize – the nonprofit with the most unique donors between 6:00 am and 8:00 am on March 15th (Large category nonprofit will receive $1,000. Small category nonprofit will receive $1,000).
The event starts online at 6:00 pm on March 14th and runs until midnight on Thursday, March 15th. During this time, online gifts can be given to the Lycoming County SPCA at raisetheregion.org.
By supporting the Lycoming County SPCA, you are helping our region’s only open admission shelter, who also has the authority to investigate and prosecute animal cruelty cases. THANK YOU, for all you do to care for homeless, abandoned and mistreated animals. We could not do it without YOU.
Thank You!
Raise the Region’s Website

Amazon Smile 3X Promotion
2018-03-12 - 2018-03-31 | PA
Now – March 31: Purchase at Amazon and the SPCA receives 3x your impact!
From March 12-31, Amazon is tripling the donation rate on your first smile.amazon.com purchase! Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/24-0857714 and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to the Lycoming County SPCA.
Shop at Amazon Smile

Bon Ton Community Days 2018
2018-03-01 - 2018-03-03 | Bon Ton, 300 Lycoming Mall Circle, Pennsdale, PA, 17756, United States
Purchase a coupon book for a $5 donation to the Lycoming County SPCA and you will receive a booklet packed full of coupons for use at Bon Ton on Thursday, March 1 – Saturday, March 3, 2018. Shop and save lives at the same time!
What is Community Days?
Community Days is a storewide event, sponsored by The Bon-Ton Stores, that recognizes and helps local school groups and community nonprofit organizations raise funds for the life-changing work they do.
How does Community Days work?
The Bon-Ton stores partner with community organizations, schools, and other nonprofits by giving them Community Days coupon booklets to sell for $5 each. With each booklet sold, these community organizations keep 100% of the proceeds for their own missions and fundraising goals. Bon Ton has given $148 million back into the community since the Community Days event began in 1999.
Where can I purchase a booklet?
They are available for purchase at the Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport.

February Lycoming Mall Adoption Weekend
2018-02-17 11:00 - 2018-02-18 15:00 | Lycoming Mall, 300 Lycoming Mall Circle, Pennsdale, PA, 17756, United States

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend
2018-02-16 - 2018-02-18 | PetSmart, 1742 East 3rd Street, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
What is National Adoption Weekend?
Four times per year, PetSmart Charities works with Animal Welfare Organizations across North America to host pet adoption events within PetSmart stores. The Lycoming County SPCA is delighted to attend the weekends at our local PetSmart on the Golden Strip and showcase our lovable pets available for adoption.
When you attend, you’ll find dogs, puppies, cats, kittens and small pets from a variety of organizations, all in need of a lifelong, loving home. In addition, each pet is spayed and neutered prior to adoption, giving you added peace of mind as you search for your new best friend.
Thank you to our amazing volunteers for helping us bring pets to this event!
Other Upcoming 2018 PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekends

May 18 – May 20
September 14 – September 16
November 9 – November 11

Valentine's Day
2018-02-14 | PA

Talbots Fundraiser
2018-02-08 10:00 - 19:00 | Talbots, 2350 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA, 17701
Look good. Feel good. Do good.
Talbots and the Lycoming County SPCA are teaming up again to raise funds for the homeless pets at the Lycoming County SPCA.
On Thursday, February 8th, we invite you to shop for modern classic styles ALL DAY and all for a cause! 10% of pre-tax sales will be donated to the Lycoming County SPCA.

Sweetheart Special Adoption Promotion
2018-02-01 - 2018-02-14 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Love is in the air!
From February 1st – February 14th, we are offering $14.00 off each adoption.
With dozens of kissable dogs, multitudes of cuddly cats, and an adorable array of small and furry pets for adoption, chances are high that you will find your Valentine’s Day match!
Find your sweetheart today!

Lycoming Mall Adoption Weekend
2018-01-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2018-01-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Lycoming Mall, 300 Lycoming Mall Circle, Pennsdale, PA, 17756, United States
Adoptable cats and dogs from the Lycoming County SPCA will be available this weekend from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SPCA store at the Lycoming Mall.

2019 Pawtraits Pet Calendar Contest Entries NOW Accepted (1/1/18-8/1/18)
2018-01-01 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Our popular calendar photo contest is underway for 2019!
Download and Print the Entry Form
Highlights include:

Entries will be accepted NOW through Monday, August 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
All photos will be included in the calendar.
The 12 photos raising the most money will be featured with their own month.
ANY domestic pet is invited to participate.
The top 12 fundraisers will be invited to a professional photo shoot.
People with pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge may submit a photo to the contest.
Multiple pets are allowed in one photo.
No people may appear in the photos.
All photos become the property of the SPCA and will not be returned.

Last year’s calendar contest had a total of forty entries, raising $3,640. The project also raises money from corporate sponsors, as well as donations from community service groups, whose generosity are all recognized in the calendar. Funds raised go directly towards animal care at the shelter, which served 5,909 in 2016.
How do I submit an entry?
2019 Calendar Contest entries will be accepted now through August 1, 2018. Entries may be mailed or dropped off at the Lycoming County SPCA at 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, or dropped off in the secure ballot box at the calendar contest display in the Center Court of the Lycoming Mall. First Responder/Emergency Services professionals serving Lycoming County are again invited to participate in the calendar contest.
Where can I purchase a 2018 calendar?
2018 calendars are available at the SPCA, the SPCA Store at the Lycoming Mall (open the 3rd weekend of each month for special Offsite Adoption Weekends), or at participating veterinary offices and stores including Fresh Life, Gustonian Gifts, and Avu Goldsmiths. All donations from calendar purchases go directly towards the shelter’s mission to protect all domestic animals across Lycoming County by providing shelter, emergency treatment, investigation and prosecution of cruelty or abuse complaints, foster care, adoption, and counseling.
Download and Print the Entry Form

New Year's day - SPCA Closed to Public
2018-01-01 | PA

SPCA Re-opens with regular hours
2017-12-26 | PA

Christmas Day - SPCA Closed
2017-12-25 | PA
Merry Christmas!

SPCA Closed
2017-12-23 | PA

Pet Pictures with Santa
2017-12-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2017-11-15 16:30 - 19:00 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Dress up your holiday cards by including a photo of your beloved pet whispering her Christmas wishes to Santa.
We will once again be offering two dates for Pet Photos with Santa, Wednesday, November 15 and Saturday, December 2. Photos are taken at the Lycoming County SPCA at 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport. No appointments are needed. Photos can include you and your pet, or just your pet. All pets must be friendly, up-to-date on shots, and have a current license. Photos will be ready for pick-up the next day.
Prices
$15.00 package
-1 5×7 portrait
-2 wallet sizes
$20.00 package
-1 5×7 portrait
-2 wallet sizes
And a copy on your
thumb drive

#Giving Tuesday
2017-11-28 | PA
Donate Today
Giving Tuesday is an international day of giving. It is celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, following the popular shopping days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Our shelter has been participating in Giving Tuesday since 2015.
#GivingTuesday also kicks off the charitable season, when people focus on holiday and end-of-year giving to their favorite non-profits. In 2016, 40,000 nonprofits around the world raised over $168 million on #GivingTuesday. This year, we are asking loyal donors to help us step up our efforts. In addition to making a gift on November 28th, we are asking donors to share their passion for giving to the Lycoming County SPCA with friends and family who also love animals.
Our goal is to raise over $100,000 for our operating budget and to replenish the Joyce Hershberger Medical Fund with $10,000.
Why are we seeking these funds? We have been challenged by an influx of animals requiring extensive medical care which has strained our budget for medications and veterinary care. Stanley is just one example of how medical and surgical care has added to our costs.
Stanley recovering after surgery. Each day, shelter staff gently help Stanley with his daily care as he makes his way toward recovery. Stanley is just one of the thousands of animals the Lycoming County SPCA serves each year.
Stanley (bottom right) is a resident in one of our two cat quarantine rooms where cats receive specialized medical attention.
This affectionate cat developed a prolapsed colon. Rather than euthanize this sweetheart, Stanley received veterinary care amounting to $982! That figure does not include the daily care given by the staff to keep him healthy. Stanley is still at the shelter being monitored and cared for until we can release him for adoption. With thousands of animals coming through our doors every year, you can see why your help is so vital.
To learn more about this relatively new event, visit givingtuesday.org. To support the privately-funded Lycoming County SPCA, donate here or send a gift to 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Thank you for your consideration and VERY BEST WISHES for a joyful holiday season!
Donate Today

SPCA Holiday Storefront Open @ Lycoming Mall
2017-11-24 - 2017-12-24 | Lycoming Mall, 300 Lycoming Mall Circle, Pennsdale, PA, 17756, United States
The SPCA Holiday Kiosk has become a tradition at the Lycoming Mall. Selling goodies for humans and pets alike, the kiosk is a great place to pick up stocking stuffers and support the Lycoming County SPCA.
This year, we are excited to expand our holiday presence in the mall by occupying a corner storefront. The increased space gives us the opportunity to offer a wider array of pet items, as well as have a larger venue to host adoptable pets. Located near the carousel, the storefront features large cut-outs of dogs adopted from the Lycoming County SPCA, as well as t-shirts and displays where cuddly kittens scamper. You can’t miss it!
The storefront will open for regular mall hours from November 24th through December 24th, followed by an on-going adoption event held the first weekend of every month.
Thank you to our community partners at the Lycoming Mall for allowing our SPCA to have a storefront through the holidays!

Thanksgiving Day - SPCA Closed
2017-11-23 | PA

16th Annual Sweet Temptations Fundraiser
2017-11-03 18:30 - 22:00 | Genetti Grand Ballroom, 200 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
The Lycoming County SPCA presents our 16th annual auction and dessert-tasting fundraiser at the historic Genetti Grand Ballroom! This sell-out event is our single largest fundraising event of the year. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the event kicking off at 7:00 p.m.
Featuring:

Canine Red Carpet Stroll
Scrumptious Local Desserts
Video Tribute to Adopted Friends
Silent & Live Auctions (View a sneak peek of some of the items!)
Door Prizes

Ten area dessert chefs will showcase their desserts while guests sample their creations and bid on 100 silent auction items. The highlight of the evening is the “Red Carpet Stroll”. A handful of recently adopted animals will walk the red carpet with their new forever people and share their adoption story with our celebrity emcees. This event embodies the mission of our shelter and is a celebration of the animals, volunteers, supporters, and staff.
Take a sneak peek at a sampling of the live and silent auction items.
RSVP is closed.
Limited tickets are available at the door.
All guests will receive a drink ticket, dessert samplings, coffee service, and a bidding number for the silent and live auctions.

RSVPs due for Sweet Temptations
2017-10-31 | PA
Make sure to RSVP to our Sweet Temptations event by Halloween on Tuesday, October 31st!
