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Our mission is to find a loving family for every homeless pet in York County. We depend on your help to adopt these pets. We have 90 dogs and 300 cats available for you to adopt. To view many of the animals we have available for adoption, click here.

Many of our animals are shown on our weekly televised program which airs on Comcast Channel 74 at the following times:

New Feature on Meet the Pets-ask veterinarian Valerie Miller DVM your non emergency health related questions, and watch for her answer. E-mail your questions to msmith@ycspca.

Shelter Hours
Tuesday & Thursday:
10am-7pm
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday:
10am-4pm
Closed Sunday & Monday

No Bad Dogs
We want every adoption to be successful and we can help with almost any dog training challenge.

We provide free dog training, sponsored by the York County Dog training Club and Deb Sangrey. No pre registration is required. Bring your dog to the shelter for this very useful training.

Monday, June 2   7-9pm

If you are having a behavior issue with a shelter dog, bring your dog to Chris Kopp, almost every Tuesday and Thursday, 5-7pm.

Bunnies
Most of our pets are dogs and cats but we rescue all kinds of animals including rabbits and birds. These wonderful rabbits need a new home and can make great pets.
Lost or Stolen Pets
If your pet is lost or stolen, or if you find a stray, click here to report it to us. If you have a pet related emergency please call 911 immediately. In 2007, we returned 321 lost pets to their homes.
Owner Surrender
If you are a pet owner and find yourself in a situation where you cannot keep your animal, the York County SPCA has several suggestions. 

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of cats and kittens this time of year, The York County SPCA is unable to accept cats from owners unless it is an absolute emergency.  We encourage you to seek a viable alternative on your own.  During the off-peak season, the York County SPCA will allow owners to surrender their cats by appointment.  The fee to surrender your cat is $35.

If you must surrender your dog, please contact the York County SPCA to set up an appointment.  The cost to surrender a dog is $50.  The goal of the York County SPCA is to find a home for every adoptable animal.  Therefore, we are unable to accept dogs with serious aggressive behavior or untreatable medical conditions.

If you must place your pet with a new home, make sure that you are allowing your pet to go with a responsible person and we suggest that you follow up with that person after the exchange.  If you are moving, the York County SPCA has a list of housing alternatives that will allow pets.  You owe it to your pet to seek out a living situation where they can come along.  If you have a family member who has developed allergies to your pet, you may be able to medically manage the situation.  If you are having a temporary financial difficulty, the York County SPCA's Chows for Pals Program can help by providing free food for your pet until you get back on your feet.

Again, if you find yourself in a true emergency, please contact the York County SPCA.  We will help both you and your pet to the best of our ability.

Second Chance Fund Keller was found as a stray and brought to the SPCA on 5-29-08.  He was in horrible condition and needed medical attention.  Keller was missing one eye and the other eye was in desperate need of removal due to its' deteriorated state.  Keller was taken to Ani-Care Animal Hospital where his eye was removed.  He has recovered from the surgery and shows no signs of distress from being completely blind.  Keller is a remarkable little dog with a very sweet personality.
Click here to learn about the Second Chance Fund

Mystery dog shot in face

Click here to read Meg's story

Personalized Engraved Bricks
Order your bricks for 2009.
To obtain bricks for a $100 donation, click here.
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PEOPLEsBank Hometown Spirit Program Purchase a CD from PEOPLEsBank between now and October 31, 2008, and PEOPLEsBank will make a donation to the YCSPCA

Desperately needed items this week:
Dog and cat food that our youth group is delivering to the pets of our senior citizens.
Also, 55 gallon Contractor heavy duty trash bags, Towels, Bleach, Postage stamps, Gift Cards to Sam's Club, Wal-Mart or Staples, and paper towels

Cartridge World
Located at 2150 White Street, Suite 3 in York, is accepting used inkjet and laser toners and cartridges and will donate $2 each to the YCSPCA. Refill toners and cartridges for 50% discount too.

For additional information contact Cartridge World at 699-4465 or www.cwyork.com.

Bequests
In 2007, bequests to the York County SPCA provided 15% of our operating revenue.

Statistics
In 2007, we adopted 1,133 cats and 1,310 dogs. This is a 25% increase from 2006!

York County SPCA Alumni Group
This club is for anyone who has adopted a dog from our shelter or any other rescue group. The purpose of this Alumni Group is to socialize the dogs and meet new people with their adopted pets. In addition, the group also will participate in SPCA volunteer projects. Group walks are held the fourth Saturday of each month at 10:30am at Morgan Cousler Park on Church Road in York.

For more information and a sign up sheet, please stop by the shelter.