Lycoming County SPCA

LAST DAY - 2019 Pawtraits Pet Calendar Contest Entries Being Accepted until 2PM!
2018-08-01 00:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Safari Day Camp for ages 10 1/2 - 13 years old
2018-08-06 09:00 - 2018-08-10 15:00 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Returning for its 2nd year is the SPCA Safari Day Camp! This week, we invite campers ages 10 1/2 to 13 years of age to come and learn about the humane treatment of animals in a safe environment. Check here for other dates and age groups.
Know a child who loves animals? Make their summer great by enrolling them in the SPCA Safari Day Camp! Campers will learn about dogs, cats, bunnies, rodents, reptiles, horses, birds, and fish. Activities include Q&A time with a vet, examining animal x-rays, grooming a dog, and much more.
More Information & Registration Packet

Camper practicing basic veterinarian techniques.
Camper researching common companion animal “bugs.”
Camper constructing cat toys for animal enrichment.

Volunteer Shadowing
2018-09-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2018-09-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Want to make a difference in the lives of Lycoming County’s homeless pets? Become a volunteer! Volunteers are always in high demand and provide enormous benefits to the pets.
To encourage new volunteers, a Volunteer Shadowing program has begun. The program runs Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m (other days can be set up upon request). You will have the chance to shadow a volunteer with cats, dogs, or small animals (guinea pigs, etc) for an hour or more. This is a wonderful opportunity to see how awesome it is to volunteer your time and a great way to meet fantastic volunteers and some amazing animals. For more information or to schedule time with one of our fantastic volunteers, please email Amy Thompson at athompson@lycomingspca.org.
Check out this video to learn why others chose to volunteer, how it has impacted them, and how you can join.

Labor Day
2018-09-03

Maggie's Dog Swim
2018-09-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Memorial Park, 1744 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Join the Lycoming County SPCA and City of Williamsport Recreation Department for the 2nd Annual Maggie’s Dog Swim. The event takes place at Splash Cove. It is a great day for dogs and owners to explore vendors, eat a free ‘Doggie Sundae,’ compliments of Bruster’s, and take a swim with a new toy. Cost is $15 per dog and free for owners.
Licensed and leashed pets who are up-to-date on their immunizations are invited. One pet per handler, please.
No need to RSVP; just show up!

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend
2018-09-14 - 2018-09-16 | 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

November 9 – November 11

End-of-Summer Kitten Extravaganza
2018-09-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
😻😻IT’S A KITTEN EXTRAVAGANZA!!😻😻
Join The Lycoming County SPCA
Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 for our
End-of-Summer Kitten Extravaganza!
-Adopt an adorable fur baby or two!
-Donate desperately needed supplies from our wish lists to help care for the 90+ kittens in foster homes right now!
-Win awesome prizes and enjoy light refreshments!
What better way to end the summer than to adopt your new best friend and to help fill our foster kitten supply closet!
Kittens’ Amazon Wish List
Please share!
Pudge and Finley are two of our 90 foster kittens waiting for their forever home. If interested, call the shelter at 570-322-4646.

Tails on the Trail
2018-10-14 12:00 - 16:00
Come join Trinity Farm for a unique 2-mile nature walk (or 1/2-mile for the less experienced), to benefit the Lycoming County SPCA. Trinity Farm is set in the beautiful rolling hills of Pennsdale and will offer pets and humans alike a refreshing time of being out in the autumn splendor. Afterward, enjoy food, vendors, music, a hayride, AND adoptable pets from the SPCA. It will be a good time!

Registration will begin at 12:00 p.m., with the walk beginning at 12:30 p.m. Registration costs $25.00 for an individual or $40.00 for a group of two or three. We welcome all leashed and immunized pets who have a current PA Dog License. One pet per human handler, please.
Registration can be sent in prior to the event, or you can register day-of. We hope to see you at this inaugural event!
Registration Form

17th Annual Sweet Temptations
2018-11-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Genetti Grand Ballroom, 200 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
This is an evening you do not want to miss. With tasty desserts and a large silent auction, this sell-out event is our largest fundraising event of the year.
Featuring:

Scrumptious Local Desserts
Silent Auction
Canine Red Carpet Stroll
Video Tribute to Adopted Friends

The highlight of the evening is the “Red Carpet Stroll.” 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.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the event kicking off at 7:00 p.m. The event is held at the historic Genetti Grand Ballroom.
There are two seating options:

Floor level seating for $35.00/person
Balcony seating for $40.00/person

RSVPs are due October 30th. If you would like a ticket*:

Email Christa Watson, Development Coordinator, at cwatson@lycomingspca.org
Stop by the shelter at 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport
Call the shelter: 570-322-4646
Ticket options are also available online.

*Please note: Invitations will be mailed the week of October 1st to previous attendees, shelter supporters, etc. If you do not receive an invitation in the mail, we warmly encourage you to contact us to procure a ticket.

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend
2018-11-09 - 2018-11-11 | 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!

Pet Pictures with Santa
2018-11-14 16:30 - 19:00, 2018-12-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Celebrate the season and your love of pets! Bring your beloved pet to the SPCA and have their photo taken with Santa while supporting our efforts.
Prices

Package A ($15)- 5×7 and two wallets
Package B ($20)- 5×7, two wallets, digital copy
Additional 5x7s are $5 each.

We will once again be offering two dates for Pet Pictures with Santa:

Wednesday, November 15 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 1 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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.

Holiday Store at the Lycoming Mall
2018-11-23 - 2018-12-24
The SPCA holiday store at the Lycoming Mall is now open!
Located near the carousel, the store features wonderful Christmas presents for animals and animal-lovers alike. Adoptable pets from the SPCA will be on hand at times, too. It is a great way to cross items off of your Christmas list and support the Lycoming County SPCA at the same time.
The store will be open during regular mall hours from Thursday, November 23rd to Monday, December 24th. The store is also open throughout the year for special monthly adoption weekends on the third 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!

#GivingTuesday
2018-11-27
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. In 2017, over $300 million were raised for nonprofits just on #GivingTuesday. This year, we are asking you to consider a donation to the SPCA on #GivingTuesday. We will be sharing stories of our animals and work at the shelter in the days leading up to #GivingTuesday. A donation of just $70 can provide five cats food and shelter for a day. Our hope is that you will partner with us on this National Day of Giving.
To continue to hear more about this campaign, follow our Facebook page.

Quilt Raffle Drawing
2018-12-03 12:00
Enter for your chance to win a beautiful quilt! The perfect gift for the cat lover on your holiday list, the quilt is approx 4′ by 4′ and features non-breed-specific cats in an array of colorful patterns. The lap or hanging quilt was generously donated by Ann Kline.
Tickets are $2.00 each or three for $5.00.
All proceeds benefit the SPCA. The winning ticket will be drawn Monday, December 3, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. Need not be present to win.

Christmas Eve
2018-12-24
SPCA closed

Christmas
2018-12-25

New Year's Day
2019-01-01

January Adoption Weekend at Lycoming Mall
2019-01-19 11:00 - 2019-01-20 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!

February Adoption Weekend at Lycoming Mall
2019-02-16 11:00 - 2019-02-17 15:00 | Lycoming Mall, 300 Lycoming Mall Circle, Pennsdale, PA, 17756, United States

Pints for Pups
2019-02-16 12:00 - 20:00 | New Trail Brewing Company, 240 Arch Street Building 18, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Join the Lycoming County SPCA at New Trail Brewing Company for a drooling good time. Leash up your canine best friend and bring ’em along for the ride.
New Trail will be donating $0.25 per pint sold from 12-4 p.m. to the Lycoming County SPCA. (The tasting room will be open until 8 p.m.) The SPCA will have a treat for any visiting pup!
Sneak Peak: This will be the first event that the SPCA’s Phillies Game raffle tickets will be available for purchase. More details coming February 11th!

TNR Collaboration Meeting
2019-02-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Join us Wednesday, February 27th at 6:00 p.m. for a TNR Collaboration Meeting.
The meeting will bring together anyone who is currently working in TNR (trap-neuter-release) or is interested in helping the feral cats of Lycoming County. We look forward to coming up with great ideas to save lives!
RSVP required: https://lycomingspca.org/tnr-rsvp/

Adoption Event at Tractor Supply - Muncy
2019-03-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Tractor Supply – Muncy, 42 Eastern Mall Road, Muncy, PA, 17756, United States
Come visit adoptable pets at Tractor Supply in Muncy! Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and introduce you to a few of the shelter’s adoptable pets.
Baseball raffle tickets will also be available.

Raise the Region
2019-03-13 18:00 - 2019-03-14 23:59
Save the Date! The ever popular 30-hour giving event is coming again! The Lycoming County SPCA is excited to participate with a goal of reaching $30,000 this year! Help us reach that goal by sharing your generosity with our cause. More details can be seen day-of on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lycospca
You will be able to give via this link: https://www.raisetheregion.org/organizations/lycoming-county-spca

March Adoption Weekend at Lycoming Mall
2019-03-16 11:00 - 2019-03-17 15:00 | Lycoming Mall, 300 Lycoming Mall Circle, Pennsdale, PA, 17756, United States

TNR Collaboration Meeting
2019-03-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Join us Monday, March 25th at 6:00 p.m. for our second TNR Collaboration Meeting.
The meeting will bring together anyone who is currently working in TNR (trap-neuter-release) or is interested in helping the feral cats of Lycoming County. We look forward to coming up with great ideas to save lives!
RSVP required: https://lycomingspca.org/tnr-rsvp/

Yard Sale Collection Begins
2019-04-01 - 2019-05-03 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
The yard sale has become a hallmark event for the shelter. It typically raises over $1,500, providing much-needed funds as we seek to provide top-level care for Lycoming County’s homeless pets.
Donations of items can be dropped off now through Friday, May 3. We kindly request no clothing items, TVs, or other outdated technology, please.
The event itself will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, and wrap up at 1:00 p.m. at the Lycoming County SPCA. Buck a bag begins at 12:00 p.m. Any size bag is welcome! There is always quite a selection of unique and useful items. We encourage you to come out and support your region’s only privately-funded, full-service shelter!

Paws Run
2019-04-13 07:30 - 10:30 | South Williamsport Community Park, 545 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA, 17702, United States
Have fun at our annual, unique 2.5-mile run/walk and 5-mile run to benefit the Lycoming County SPCA. Our course caters to runners, walkers, and pet/human teams who all participate together on the same course. The course loops through the South Williamsport Community Park and Little League International’s baseball stadiums. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. the day of, with the race kicking off at 9:00 a.m.
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. The course offers water stations for humans and dogs and dog waste disposal receptacles along the course.
Online pre-registration will remain open until Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 at 12 noon. Pre-registration costs: $25/individual, $40 per family of up to 3 family members. Register by March 30th, 2019 to be guaranteed a technical race shirt for participating humans and a Paws Run bandana for participating dogs.
On-site Registration: $30/individual, $45 per family of up to 3 family members.
Register Online

Planned Giving with the SPCA
2019-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
Join Jonathan DeWald, Esquire from McNerney, Page, Vanderlin & Hall as he discusses planning for your future and charitable giving. Information will also be provided on how to leave a legacy for the Lycoming County SPCA animals.
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP at our Facebook event or contact the shelter (570-322-4646).
