In June 2019, the Lycoming County SPCA stopped accepting feral cats for euthanasia and shifted our efforts to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Eventually, we were able to spay/neuter the stray and feral cats in-house with the help of Dr. Laura and her vet-tech Natalie, who you will see in action in the video below. In 2023, we physically TNR-ed 651 cats, and so far this year, we have TNR-ed 287 cats through this program.
TNR is a humane way to control our community's stray and feral cat populations. Using a humane trap, cats are caught, spayed/neutered, and then either returned to their outdoor colony or adopted into good homes if they are friendly, or young enough to be rehabilitated. Not only does this keep cats from procreating and birthing thousands of homeless cats, but we can also find homes for those who are not feral.
Your gift to TNR helps humanely and sustainably improve the health and safety of our community.
Thank you Cup O Code - Marketing & Websites for creating this video, and helping us inform our community about the Lycoming County SPCA TNR program.
Please donate using the link below to support our TNR program. Every donation through this link will be used to better our community.
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Happy Caturday!
Meet Oreo and Mr Mittens.
These two handsome men arrived together after their family was unable to care for them anymore. As you can tell, they were well cared for boys who are used to the pampered indoor life. They were rightfully nervous when they first arrived but quickly showed us their friendly side! In fact, they were so busy trying to rub on the camera to get attention that our photo shoot turned into a video shoot. 😉 These boys will need adopted together as they seek each other out for comfort and are each others best friend.
Caturday
Happy Caturday!
Around Halloween a group of 18 cats came in from a situation that was turning unsafe for them. Their owner sadly passed away leaving noone to care for them afterwards, resulting in them trying to survive on their own outside. Many of these cats have now found their new families, but the quieter, more timid cats are the ones that struggle to find the family that will help them continue to adjust to a new lifestyle. We thankfully have an amazing partnership with our local Petsmart where they will house six of our felines at a time as they wait for their new homes to find them. They not only give them warm beds and fun cat trees, but they also work with some of our most shut down cats; helping them remember how to be a loved cat again.
Collins (now adopted), Sailor and Maren are all part of the group of 18 and are some of the ones who needed the most work to help them realize they did not have to always be in fight or flight mode. We were delighted to receive this video of not only Collins and Maren coming down for attention but of Sailor actually starting to play! It truly takes a community to help every animal and we have a pretty amazing one. ❤
Last week we got in two pregnant ladies that were quite obviously bonded to each other, we just did not realize how bonded until the first one went into labor only a couple days later. As you can see, Viola, the orange mama who is still pregnant was being very supportive during the whole labor and would help clean the kittens when her sister was tired. We thankfully had an amazing foster mom who was able to take both mama's so they can raise their babies together. ❤
ARE YOU IN A POSITION TO BE ABLE TO FOSTER A MOM CAT AND HER KITTENS THIS KITTEN SEASON?
Did you know that some of our hardest felines to be able to take in and place into foster care are a nursing mom and her kittens?! We are always in need of kitten foster homes of every kind, but this year we are very low on foster homes able to take a whole family in.
If you are interested in fostering, please fill out a foster application found here https://lycomingspca.org/cat-foster-application/.
The content silence that happens after they receive their Kong's is always such a heartwarming moment.
Thank you @petfinderfoundation
As asked, here is a little video of mama Polly going for her daily walk ❤️
Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, Kennel License #2617
One of our dogs favorite parts of the day are when they get their interactive toys. They get a different one each day to help keep their brains busy. Each Monday they get a frisbee with sticky snacks on the inside that they have to work to lick off once hung on their door. This Monday they had cream cheese, pumpkin and salmon. As you can tell, these were a big hit. 😊
Bertha, January (adopted), Vixie, Cookie, Kent, Layla (adopted), Fog, Ruby and Karli
Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, Kennel License #2617
We hope you are spending some time outside having fun like Pixie!
Pixie has lived with us for 1,496 days! She is an amazing dog who has lived in the shelter longer then in a home setting. :( She is full of intelligence, spirit and personality. Pixie is deaf but has picked up sign language very well while here at the shetler. She is looking for a strong, patient owner who will continue working her both mentally and physically. Please share to help us find this girl her perfect family. ❤
#lycospca #shelterpets #shelterdogsrock #longtermshelterdog #deafdogsrule #catahoulamix #outside #signlanguage
Charlie the guinea pig wanted to wish everyone a Happy Groundhog Day!
He agrees with Punxsutawney Phil and hopes for an early spring so he can get some fresh grass as a snack. 😉
In the middle of each week day, our dogs get to enjoy a couple hours of quiet, down time where they get interactive toys and calm music. We thought we would share this cute video of some of them playing and napping. ❤
Dogs in the video: Eddie, Summit, Bloom, Ralph, Artemis, Olive, Stella (adopted), Dash, Brooklyn, Brent, Houston, Hunter, Kevy
PA Kennel License #2617
Is this not one of the cutest girls?!
Bloom was spayed and had her hernia repaired this Tuesday and was such a perfect patient!
Here is what to note:
- she finds shelter life intimidating at times, so she loved spending time in the warm, quiet room for the day
- those ears 😍
- who does not appreciate a dog with a shiny bottom lip
"Spaying or neutering increases your pet's chances for a longer, healthier life."
Happy Caturday!
Meet Quincy 🐱
Quincy is a sensitive, sweet soul who is finding the shelter life very daunting. He gets nervous and wants to spend his day in his hidey bed when there is a lot of commotion and/or change in his environment. Once he feels safe though, he is the sweetest boy who enjoys giving hugs and receiving kisses. When he was in his foster home he did very well with their dogs. If you have a quiet household where you are looking for a cuddle buddy to read books or watch movies with, then Mr Quincy will be your best pal.
Dusty
To celebrate the final countdown for Christmas, we have chosen 12 of our animals to receive a present for the day! Stay tuned for pictures/videos of these special animals getting their Christmas treats!
Day 12 - Dusty got a fuzzy blanket to go along with her comfy bed 🥰
*please turn up the volume to appreciate the cutest old girl meow around ❤️
Katie
To celebrate the final countdown for Christmas, we have chosen 12 of our animals to receive a present for the day! Stay tuned for pictures/videos of these special animals getting their Christmas treats!
*Oops, we got a little behind on our posts!
Day 8 - Katie was given cat treats as her gift, but she turned them down for some good chin scratches instead ❤
