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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 95 dogs and 345 cats available for you to adopt. To view many of the animals on Petfinder that we have available for adoption, click here.
Shelter Hours
Tuesday & Thursday:
10am-7pm
Friday & Saturday:
10am-4pm
Closed Sunday, Monday & Wednesday
The shelter is open on Sunday and Wednesday for pet adoption, by appointment only, to provide a quiet and relaxed opportunity to meet our animals.
Socks 53674 Black and white spayed female, found near Jessica Drive in Dover....February 11, 2009. Yes, Socks has been with us for a year and she is a wonderful cat, probably 2-5 years old.
Metro 53840 Metro was brought to the Shelter as a stray in February 2009.She has graduated from our Canine Good Citizen program and is a wonderful dog with fantastic black and white markings. This powerful dog needs a good home with strong leadership.
Sydney 61497 This is a beautiful Australian Shepherd, between 1 and 5 years old. Sydney is a submissive dog who loves a belly rub. She needs some house breaking training but this very intelligent dog should be easy to train.
Suzy This bonded pair of Labrador Retreivers have a great personality and are very friendly.
See more adoptable pets by clicking here or use the Petfinder link above.
Private Sunday & Wednesday Adoptions!
The York County
SPCA is pleased to offer Sunday and Wednesday adoptions by appointment only. If you are looking to adopt a pet from the York County SPCA but would prefer an opportunity to visit the shelter and make a selection in a more quiet and calm atmosphere, this may be right for you. Adoption counselors will be available to assist you in choosing the right pet and you can meet the animal in a relaxed environment. If you are interested in visiting the York County SPCA on a Wednesday or Sunday, please submit an adoption application either on line or in person. We will contact you to set up an appointment once we have received and approved your application .Only pre-approved adopters are eligible for these private appointments.
Meet the Pets is on Cable Channel 7, WGCB channel 49.
Sunday 7:30am
Wednesday 11:00am
Friday 11:00am
Saturday 10:30 am
FOX's Furry Friends
Melissa Smith and our shelter animals are featured every fourth Wednesday on the FOX morning news. Look for our appearance between 8 and 9am.
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. Sessions are held 7 -9 PM on the following dates:
Monday, March 1
Monday, April 5
Monday, May3
Monday, June 7
Monday, July 5
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.
Our adorable rabbits are housed in our small animal room adjacent to cat rooms. We have volunteers who cater to the needs of the rabbits housed at our facility. If you are considering a rabbit for adoption or have questions on general rabbit care, please stop by the shelter to speak with our knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers.
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.
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Spay Day
Feb 23, 2010 Read about Operation Fur.
Dinner at Isaac's
March 18, 2010 5-9pm
Click here for coupon
Egg Hunt-April 10, 2010 Egg Hunt Rain date April 17, 2010
Pennies for Pets In-Gathering May 8, 2010 Also Rabies Clinic
Pancake Barkfest (Breakfast) May 15, 2010
Yard Sale June 19, 2010 Rain date June 26, 2010
Pancake Barkfest September 11, 2010
Dinner at Isaac's November 11, 2010 5-9pm
Pet Photos with Santa Dec 11, 2010
Pet Photos with Santa Dec 18, 2010
Operation FUR is a proactive effort by the York County SPCA to spay or neuter an increased number of outdoor and feral cats. Our goal is to reduce the massive cat overpopulation and ultimately reduce the overwhelming number of unwanted cats and kittens we receive. Operation Fur kicks off on February 23 which is National Spay Day. Along with the help of several York County veterinarians we were able to spay or neuter 200 cats in one week in 2009! However, much more is needed to accomplish our ultimate goal. Operation FUR is a year long campaign so we urge you to help us in our effort to "Fight Unwanted Reproduction". Please contact the York County SPCA at 764-6109 if you are interested in having your outside or neighborhood cats spayed or neutered.
Personalized Engraved Bricks
The 4th brick installation was completed August 23. Now is the time to purchase brcks for the fifth and final sidewalk segment to be installed in 2010.
To obtain bricks for a $100 donation, click here
Safe Harbor
We participate in Pennsylvania's Safe Harbor program to find homes for dogs surrendered by commercial breeding kennels..
These dogs are often unusual breeds but they sometimes suffer from a lack of socialization. Yet still these animals harbor no ill will. They often need special attention and care to adapt to living in homes. It is a particular joy to see these animals get a second chance at life.
MOOOOO MONEY
For every 500 milk lids collected the SPCA will get $25.00.
The milk should be purchased at a Turkey Hill Market.
Please buy your milk at Turkey Hill Markets and save the lids
for the SPCA. Then, you may drop off the lids at the shelter anytime during normal business hours.
Just Dogs Gourmet
Located in the York Galleria Mall hosts our pets on the first Saturday of every month from 11am to 2pm. Visit the shop for great pets and to see some of the animals that are available for adoption.
Second Chance Fund Keller was found as a stray and brought to the SPCA onr5-29-08. 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
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Heaven's Story
The York County SPCA is looking for help with a badly abused and tortured older female Westie received on January 21, 2010. Sadly, the dog was found in a trash bin at Bantz Park in York. She had very severe injuries including a fractured femur and hemorrhaged eye. However, the most horrific trauma was a 12 inch stick that had been forced down her throat and was protruding from her shoulder. She has undergone surgery to have the stick removed and will soon have the fracture repaired. But, she is still in critical condition as she fights the massive bacterial infection from the impaled stick.
Follow Heaven's story by clicking here. Updated Feb 7.
Membership
It's time to become a member or renew your membership in the York County SPCA. We need your support more then ever.
Click here for all the membership information.
Holiday Newsletter
The holiday newsletter is in the mail to all our members. To download a color version of the newsletter, click here.
York County SPCA partners with HSUS
Click here for more information
Wish list updated Feb1:
Liquid hand soap, distilled water, dryer sheets, Q-tips, dry dog and cat food (our youth group is delivering to the pets of our senior citizens).
Also, Paper towels, Clay cat litter, Peanut butter, 8 1/2 x 11 Copy paper, Plastic sheet protectors,
55 gallon Contractor heavy duty trash bags, 13 gallon tall kitchen bags, Bleach, Postage stamps, Gift Cards to Wal-Mart, Giant, Lowe's or Staples, Visa Gift cards, toilet paper, laundry detergent, 3 x 5 blue, pink or yellow index cards, 3 inch black binders, Whiskas cat milk, dog treats, 24 oz bottled water. For our rabbits we need Timothy Hay.
X-Rays Arrive!
The York County SPCA now has the capability to perform in-house x-rays for shelter pets! What was once a janitorial closet at our shelter has now been transformed into an x-ray room. This exciting upgrade to our veterinary wing will give our vet staff the ability to attend to shelter pets' needs in a timely and cost efficient manner.
The York County SPCA would like to sincerely thank Dr. Donald Sloat of Community Animal Hospital for his most generous donation of the equipment for this room. This project would not have been possible without him. In addition, we would also like to thank Ryan Everhart and all those at Omni Imaging for the donation of their time in the installation and set up of the equipment.
Learn more about Omni Imaging at www.OmniImaging.com.
Find Dr. Sloat and Community Animal Hospital at www.cah-york.com.
Click here to learn more.
Membership Benefits
Pet's Best Friend joins many other businesses who offer our members discounts. Click here to learn about membership benefits
2009 Statistics
2,393 cats and dogs adopted.
379 stray dogs and cats returned to their owners
4,941 cats and dogs spayed or neutered.
New Dog License
The new 2010 dog licenses are now available. Please be sure to license your dog as required by law. Any dog over the age of three months must have either an annual or a lifetime license. The York County SPCA and the York County Treasurer are just two of the locations where you may purchase a license. For more information on dog licensing or to obtain a dog license,click here
$5,000 Reward Dogfighting
The York County SPCA is proud to partner with the Humane Society of the United States for a campaign geared towards the apprehension of dog fighters in our community. Dog fighting is an elusive blood sport that causes a tremendous amount of suffering to the animals involved. Click here for more information.
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.
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Luxury Suites Available Now
Enjoy the action in extreme comfort from one of Sovereign Bank Stadium's
luxury suites, located on the second-story suite level. Your rental supports the YCSPCA and includes:
- 25 tickets
-2 hour "All You Can Eat" buffet
- Weis DownTown Playground wristbands for children 12 and under
-Group name on PA and videoboard
Luxury Suite Amenities Include:
Climate-controlled indoor accommodations and Balcony seating and Cable television.
Click here for information on the Luxury Suite Rentals.
Click here to view available rental dates.
Click here for Luxury Suite flyer.
The York Revolution is pleased to announce that The York County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will be the presenting partner for the entire 2010 baseball season. The Revolution will assist in raising funds and awareness for the non-profit SPCA of York County through a variety of events and promotions throughout the year.
“We believed in the people at the SPCA and they believed in us. That's why this program is being launched with them,” said Revolution General Manager Matt O’Brien. “It's energizing to partner with an organization as passionate as they are. Together we'll work hard to raise awareness and funds to keep their mission pushing forward.”
Along with the added exposure, there will be many opportunities for Revolution fans to contribute to a worthy cause in our community. During certain games, the Revolution players will don special SPCA-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off benefiting the non-profit. Two dollars will be donated to the York County SPCA for every lawn ticket that is purchased to a York Revolution home game in 2010. Ballpark signage, access to a luxury suite for 30 games which can be purchased through the SPCA for its benefit, additional donations, and much more will all be part of the York Revolution 2010 Season presented by the SPCA of York County.
“The Revolution has really stepped up to the plate to help the community, and their family-friendly atmosphere will be the perfect opportunity to showcase what the SPCA is all about,” said York County SPCA Board President, Kathy Parks King. “This partnership will benefit all the loving animals in our care whose tails are eagerly wagging in anticipation of an upcoming season of promise and possibilities.”
“Bark In The Park” promotional days, where fans are encouraged to bring their pet dogs to the stadium, have been very popular at Revolution games in the past. With this new partnership, the Revolution is offering a special “Dog Days” Ticket Plan consisting of five Sunday games where fans are welcomed to bring Man’s Best Friend to the ballpark.
Full and partial season tickets are also available now, along with the new “Dog Days” Ticket Plan. To purchase tickets, please visit www.YorkRevolution.com, call 717-801-HITS, or visit the Apple Chevrolet ticket office at Sovereign Bank Stadium between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
East York Veterinary Center to be SPCA’s 2010 “Season Sponsor”
In conjunction with the SPCA’s partnership with the York Revolution, the SPCA is pleased to announce that the East York Veterinary Center will be supporting the SPCA as its own “season sponsor!” Located at 1997 Industrial Highway in York, the East York Veterinary Center sees all types of animals, dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and even an occasional wildlife patient. Dr. Valerie Miller, the owner of East York Veterinary Center, has been a member of the SPCA Board of Directors since 1989 and is a long time supporter and advocate of the SPCA of York County. Dr. Miller also co-hosts the SPCA’s Meet the Pets program. “My staff and I have always admired the SPCA for its dedication to animals and the services it provides for the betterment of our community,” said Miller. “We are excited to support the SPCA and the animals in its care through this sponsorship.”
The East York Veterinary Center recently completed a major expansion, and now features a large reception atrium, luxury pet condominiums, and a comfort and consultation room. Other improvements include a dedicated dental suite, expanded surgery suite and heated recovery compartments (trained nurses hold each patient until they are fully awake), state of the art medical technology, a dedicated ICU room, and expanded exam rooms to improve the outpatient experience. The facility has closed circuit cameras for patient safety and clients can even log in to see their family member from afar while staying in the lodge. New patients and appointments are being accepted on a daily basis at (717) 840-1025. Whether your needs are pet wellness services, medical attention, education or boarding, you can find it at East York Veterinary Center. The York County SPCA is very grateful to the East York Veterinary Center for its sponsorship and support!
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