Happy Valley Animals In Need

Happy Valley Animals In Need One animal at a time. http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/stuspa3ps459_502.htm

Happy Valley Animals In Need is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all animals and their owners in Centre County and the surrounding areas.

We wanted to give an update on Winnie, she was adopted a few days before Christmas. Winnie was a very timid kitten and w...
01/25/2025

We wanted to give an update on Winnie, she was adopted a few days before Christmas. Winnie was a very timid kitten and we knew she was going to need a very special, patient adopter. Thank goodness for Winnie she found her people and she is thriving in her new home!

Courtesy Post: If you are interested message the page and we will get you in touch with the right people.
01/20/2025

Courtesy Post: If you are interested message the page and we will get you in touch with the right people.

01/10/2025
Courtesy Post: These cats are looking for their forever homes. They have all been fixed. If you are interested, mess...
01/07/2025

Courtesy Post: These cats are looking for their forever homes. They have all been fixed. If you are interested, message the page and we will put you in touch with the person that has them.

Good read on TNR. People are not always happy when they learn we bring the cats back after being fixed and this helps ex...
01/05/2025

Good read on TNR. People are not always happy when they learn we bring the cats back after being fixed and this helps explain the “why”

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: the "return" part of TNR (trap/neuter/RETURN)
Why do we RETURN cats and not "get rid" of them? 🤔
🚨 IMPORTANT: R stands for RETURN, NOT RELEASE!!!!

The R in "TNR" stands for RETURN. After we've trapped and taken the cat to the clinic for spay/neuter, vaccines and ear tip, we RETURN them to the place where they were captured. We DO NOT release them to a different area, nor do we euthanize them.

Community cats (the umbrella term for stray, feral and unowned outdoor cats) live in a 3-mile radius. Within this territory, they have established resources for food and shelter. This is their home and the area which sustains them; do not remove them from it (unless their lives are in danger).

Community cats are territorial and will protect their territory from outside cats. When you TNR a cat and return it to its territory, it will 1) no longer contribute to overpopulation, 2) defend its territory from outside cats, and 3) be a peaceful neighbor as undesirable habits like fighting, spraying and yowling will have been eliminated through spay/neuter. Theoretically, if you TNR all cats within a territory, the colony should die out over time.

👉 Why do we not trap and kill? Two very important reasons: it's inhumane and it doesn't solve the problem of overpopulation. Cats are territorial! When you remove cats from a territory, other/new cats come in to take advantage of the resources in that territory. This is known as "the vacuum effect." If you "catch and kill," you'll forever be in a cycle of trapping and removing cats. It's better--and more humane--to TNR, bring those cats back to the territory, and let them defend it.

Some people who call for help with cats on their property and are unfamiliar with TNR are surprised to learn that the cats will be returned. When we explain why we RETURN and not kill, they understand the science and allow the cats to return. Education is key!!! 💡 Share your knowledge to protect and improve the lives of our community cats!

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.






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EDIT…. WE FOUND ONE CLOSE BY.. ITS STUFFED WITH STRAW AND ON ITS WAY. Thank you to everyone that offered to donate. PHI...
01/04/2025

EDIT…. WE FOUND ONE CLOSE BY.. ITS STUFFED WITH STRAW AND ON ITS WAY. Thank you to everyone that offered to donate.

PHILIPSBURG AREA.
We are looking for a small to medium size Igloo to provide shelter for 4 cats that have none. We can modify the front opening to provide wind relief. Does anyone have one that they are not using?

Thank you to all of you that have supported us in 2024. We always say it but we can't do what we do without you.
01/01/2025

Thank you to all of you that have supported us in 2024. We always say it but we can't do what we do without you.

Merry Christmas from HVAIN. We wish you, your families and furry ones a wonderful holiday.
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from HVAIN. We wish you, your families and furry ones a wonderful holiday.

12/23/2024
Be sure you can handle the commitment BEFORE you adopt.
12/20/2024

Be sure you can handle the commitment BEFORE you adopt.

😻ADOPTED😻Meet our sweet little Winnie. We brought Winnie into rescue about 6 weeks ago. She came in pretty timid and afr...
12/15/2024

😻ADOPTED😻
Meet our sweet little Winnie. We brought Winnie into rescue about 6 weeks ago. She came in pretty timid and afraid but has come a long way since then. We think Winnie would do best in a low traffic quieter home She would love the company of another cat or kitten as she loves to play with the other cats at her foster. Winnie has not been exposed to dogs so we can’t be sure of how she would react but know with her personality a quieter dog would be best. Winnie is approximately 14 weeks, has been spayed, microchipped and is up to date with her vaccines. FIV/FELV negative. Winnie is much like our Teddy adopted out last month, she’s not going to do well with a meet n greet but after she gets to know she is a very sweet friendly kitten. Message the page with any questions you may have about Winnie or complete an application, link below. Please keep in mind we try to match our kittens personality and needs with potential adopters.

http://www.happyvalleyanimalsinneed.com/adoption-application.html

Cassie says thanks to all of you we met our goal of around $1,000 during . We appreciate each and every one of you. ...
12/04/2024

Cassie says thanks to all of you we met our goal of around $1,000 during . We appreciate each and every one of you. Cassie is extra grateful that she's found her forever home.

Our last post for is let you know what we do with the some of donations we receive from our supporters. This year, for...
12/03/2024

Our last post for is let you know what we do with the some of donations we receive from our supporters. This year, for example assisting with TNR was quite costly and a large part of our spending as we had to purchase new traps and equipment and provide vaccines and flea meds for more cats than usual. Shown below is Teddy, now Bowie, before he was trapped and below in his new home. Seeing the after photos makes everything we do worth it.

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Oko will stop at nothing to get her lovin...she's still chasing her forever home! Happyvalleyanimalsinneed.com

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Remember the four black kittens that came in all hissy and scared. Look at two of them now. #adoptdontshop #HVAIN #rescueanimals

Several people have reached out asking how our oko girl is doing. So here's an oko update. Oko was on a waiting game of survival for her health and weight. We are happy to announce that she has been off the antibiotics and is as healthy as she can be. She has also reached her goal weight. Oko has become super friendly. Head boops for the win with her. Although her eye doesn't seem to affect her too much, she still has moments where she gets startled. Oko still has an upcoming surgery for the removal of her eye and to get fixed, so keep her in your thoughts.

😻ADOPTED😻Gemma ( black kitten in the middle) and 2 of her sisters having some playtime this morning. Gemma’s sibling are leaving next week to their new home and nothing the would make us happier than for Gemma to have her forever home lined up as well. Gemma is fostered in a home with other cats and would adjust well to another pet . If you are looking for sweet playful kitten then Gemma is the one! Gemma has been spayed,microchipped and has all of her vaccines. Please message the page with any questions or fill out an application link below. http://www.happyvalleyanimalsinneed.com/adoption-application.html

ADOPTION PENDING: Anyone up for kisses on demand? Skunk is your boy. Skunk came in as a super baby and required being bottle fed when he came in. Since hes been hand raised, Skunk has become the most friendly, cuddly, attention seeking kitten. He had a home lined up, but it has fallen through, so that means you lucky ducks get to have the option of adopting him! Skunk does have one bad behavior of stealing food. This might be OK for someone on a diet and needing to ration their portions a bit. Our boy comes fully equipped with a loud purr you can hear a mile a way. He loves to makes sure you're fully dry by licking the water from your feet after the shower. He's been known to join you in the shower if the mood strikes. Ever feel lonely while taking a pee? He'll be sure to sit on your shoulder and keep you company during it. Do those pesky flies keep coming in the house? You can have your very own bug zapper, he even cleans up after himself. He's kid, dog and cat friendly. Skunk will be available for adoption next week after his final vet check and fixing. If you're interested in adoption a guy who has no understanding of personal space, then Skunk is your man. Fill out an application at happyvalleyanimalsinneed.com

Oko update! From not being able to move much, to a playful kitten, it's clear Ms. Oko is feeling much better. Oko had a recent vet visit where they pulled some of the debris off her eye and gave her a much better outcome. Although she is not totally out of the woods, we couldn't be more thrilled with her progress. Shout out to Dr. Zinc from Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital who has been seeing Ms. Oko and talking the foster through her many questions and concerns. Oko is working on gaining weight and getting stronger by the day. Once she hits her goal, we can schedule surgery for her eye. Until then, our pretty girl is happy as can be and we intend to keep her that way! Keep it going Ms Oko.

Please Help!
Please Help!

IMPORTANT… the donate button is not attaching to shared post. Please see original post on our page to donate via donate button. Several days ago we received a call asking for help with a pregnant cat that showed up on someone’s porch in North Philipsburg. We were hoping she was early and we would be able to get her in for a spay. That was so not the case. She was one of the largest pregnant cats we have seen. 2 days later she delivered a mind boggling 10 kittens. What transpired over the next 36 hours left this Momma and her foster a little traumatized. After one trip to Metzgers and now 8 cats to Vet, for once in a very long time we do not have enough funds to cover vetting for this family or any more kittens this season. We are asking for you help with donations. Please help! PayPal with our email [email protected] https://www.paypal.com/mep/dashboard Venmo https://www.venmo.com/u/HVAIN Mail. HVAIN 1847 Tyrone Pike Philipsburg Pa 16866 More updates on our rather large family coming in the next few days.

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