Luna (2) is a colorful little 3 year old sprite who was left behind when her owners moved.As if that wasn’t bad enough , she was taken in by neighbors and then placed outside again because their existing cat didn’t accept her , ohhh and it happened to be in the middle of an ice storm .??Our animal control officer rushed to the rescue and saved her from a terrible fate .She is now safe and warm and in need of a forever home .If you ever wonder why our application process is lengthy , it’s because of situations like this .If you can give Luna a safe forever home and a loving family, please apply here : https://www.cognitoforms.com/griffinpondanimalshelter1/griffinpondanimalshelteradoptionapplicationforcatssmallanimals
"I.AM.BATMAN!" or as my friends call me "THE. CATMAN." I came in with some friends and I currently share my "mancave" with another cat as I try to show her that the people here aren't bad as they shower us with love. I'm still a little weary but am coming around, I've recently gotten really into the pets...I.LOVE.THE.PETSJust think, YOU CAN HAVE YOUR VERY OWN BATMAN!COME SEE ME TODAY!
We are very excited to be working alongside of our Core Team at Leadership Lackawanna to renovate our lobby ! This means so much for the flow of traffic in and out of our lobby area as well as NEW CAT KENNELS for our kitties ! This is an amazing opportunity and we need your HELP TO HELP OUR TEAM FUNDRAISE ! The kitty kennels are the largest , mostly expensive part of our project, and our team needs your HELP ! Please go to : https://www.leadershiplackawanna.com/donate and don’t forget to write “GRIFFIN POND” in the notes ! Our kitties are depending on you ! #kittykennels
We named him Barkley.
We named this sweet boy Barkley. We didn’t realize what a cruel irony that would turn out to be. We have this stray pup just over 36 hours and he doesn’t bark . His throat is completely stripped from whining/crying so loud we can hear only him down every hallway, even at the other end of the kennel. Some dogs acclimate quickly and adapt, others never do. He just shakes and drools and cries. It was difficult to even watch as he is so stressed even after sedation to check his throat, he still couldn’t calm down . We are doing our best but we have to wonder if he was caged for long periods of time in his former home because he is not handling it well. He is being medicated to help his anxiety but he would do best outside of this environment asap . He’s approximately 3 years old, appears to be a shepherd mix and weighs 57 pounds. We are looking to place him in a foster situation to remove him from the shelter. If you can help, please fill out our foster form : https://www.cognitoforms.com/griffinpondanimalshelter1/griffinpondanimalshelternewfosterapplication
Please donate to help our Kitties get new Kennels !
We are very excited to be working alongside of our Core Team at Leadership Lackawanna to renovate our lobby ! This means so much for the flow of traffic in and out of our lobby area as well as NEW CAT KENNELS for our kitties ! This is an amazing opportunity and we need your HELP TO HELP OUR TEAM FUNDRAISE ! Please go to : https://www.leadershiplackawanna.com/donate and don’t forget to write “GRIFFIN POND” in the notes ! Our kitties are depending on you ! Leadership Lackawanna #KittyKennels
Valentines Day Fundraiser still going on , please see the attached post at the top of our page! We know this is not as unique as our Rabbit Pee Pads but our kitties need your love too ! 💝
3 year old Carlos is a best friend kinda boy. He’s an owner surrender , through no fault of his own , and he’s ready to find a new bff .This boy enjoys cuddle time and is fluffy soft and super sweet ! You can find the love 💗 of your life at your closest shelter. Carlos would be happy to make all of your dreams come true !
Guns N’ Roses Bingo tickets available at the door ! Big prizes equal BIG WINNERS !!
We are very excited to be working alongside of our team Leadership Lackawanna to renovate our lobby !
This means so much for the flow of traffic in and out of our lobby area as well as NEW CAT KENNELS for our kitties !
This is an amazing opportunity and we need your HELP TO HELP OUR TEAM FUNDRAISE !
Please go to : https://www.leadershiplackawanna.com/donate and don’t forget to write “GRIFFIN POND” in the notes !
Our kitties are depending on you !
Reds needs a home
This is a scene we witness day in and day out, a heart-wrenching reality that stays with us, replaying in our minds and hearts.
The dog jumps at the door, frantic, his paws scraping desperately at the glass, his nose pressed against the cold surface. His eyes, wide with panic, search for a familiar face, as though he believes his owner will return, that somehow, through that door, he’ll be taken home again.
He barks, his voice raw, but there’s no answer. His breaths come in quick, shallow gasps, his body trembling with anxiety.
As the camera fades, what it no longer shows is the heartbreaking truth: the dog’s owner, barely visible through the intake window, walks away without a second glance, not even a parting word.
A flicker of memory rushes through us—a flashback to when the very same dog was surrendered over a year ago, handed over by a family member but then his current owner begged us to release his dog to his care, promising he would be safe and protected .
That same owner, now standing at the door, hands his dog over again because he is moving and didn’t find a place that would accept his beloved pet.
Today, the dog’s confusion deepens, his loyalty unwavering, yet his heart is shattered once again. The video doesn’t capture the moment of silent realization when he finally understands.
His tail, once wagging with hope, now hangs limply, the joy extinguished. There is only the heavy, deafening silence of abandonment. The intake door remains closed, and the dog, broken and alone, sinks to the ground.
We try to soothe him, but his soft, defeated sighs and quiet whimpers cut us to the core.This haunting image serves as a painful reminder of the emotional toll abandonment takes on animals who only know love and loyalty—yet are so often denied it in return.
It’s a reminder that pets are not temporary companions, but family members, deserving of our unconditional care and commitment.
Responsible pet ownership is a lifelong promise
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