Pets On Board

29/09/2023

If we haven’t stated it well enough before, we are in a National Crisis .

Yesterday we had a woman walk into the lobby with a dog on a leash .
The story began “we found this dog tied to a pole “ …
We tried to explain that we have no kennel space and the dog was apparently found in a municipal area that does not contribute to the care of stray animals .
We attempted to explain the situation as she dropped the leash and continued to walk to her car .

Luckily we had enough staff and people in the lobby to follow her out , obtain her license plate and prevent her from leaving .

As it turns out as the truth is far different from the original story.

We started hearing that the stray dog attacked her dog and her dog was at a local vet .

The dog she was trying to give us as a “stray” was her family dog which attacked another dog in the home .

All of the dogs are unfixed and there were puppies involved .

This is a situation where decisions need to be made regarding lessening the hormones in the home, (spay and neuter your pets) , separating and crating individual dogs or hiring a trainer .

Ultimately shelters and rescues cannot continue to pick up the pieces for poor decisions and do not have the ability to be the first option after a situation occurs .

Individuals need to accept personal responsibility for their decisions regarding the animals they have in their care.

If you take an animal for a friend and the friend does not come back , it is now your responsibility.

We see these situations daily and we can’t stress enough that we cannot continue to place these animals .

A dog with a bite history is not going to be adopted , it would exist in a kennel for life .

Unfortunately in these cases hard decisions may need to be made by the individuals as other alternatives are exhausted .

We simply cannot house long term animals indefinitely .

Please stop putting our staff in these positions.

(Photo is for attention, this is not the actual dog )

18/08/2023

Peach is a 10 month old shepherd mix .
She knows a few commands and is a quick learner .
She’s incredibly friendly , weighs 41 pounds and has nobody looking for her after coming in as a stray from the city of Scranton.

We would be happy to do a meet abs greet with any other dogs in the home , she has not yet been cat tested .

If you would like to meet this sweet Peach 🍑, please apply here :
Www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com/adopt

12/08/2023

Xena is one of the most overlooked dogs in the shelter . She’s pint sized at 40 pounds and just a joy to be around !

My name is Xena, and an ideal person for me is someone who really enjoys being active and
in the outdoors. I would make an excellent walking partner. I am a little curious and like going
on adventures in the woods, too.”

Xena has a lot of energy and requires room to run. She loves being outside. A family with a big
yard would be ideal for this sweet girl. But, she is also up for long walks on trails.

All the volunteers at the shelter enjoy spending time with her. She is smart and learns new
things quickly. Xena also likes to chase frisbees and is a great ball retriever.

She would benefit from an active family with older children. Xena isn’t fond of other animals,
but she is definitely a “human’s best friend” kind of girl.

This pup will hop right into your heart if you take the time to get to know her. If you would like
to meet this cute, fun, and entertaining dog, please apply here: www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com/adopt

07/08/2023

Wendy wiggle butt, she’s a 43 pound pocket pittie, she’s 4 years old and just a dream girl 💕
We love having her, enjoy her company and her silly antics .

Her tail is constantly in motion and she’s always eager to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.

She’s a staff and volunteer favorite and she came in as a stray that nobody was looking for .

We’re not sure why but we are absolutely sure we can give her a better future that will help her forget about her past.

If you’d like to make this girls dreams come true , apply here :
Www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com/adopt

30/07/2023

Mocha is a 5 year old beauty ! She is a shepherd mix who is just the most beautful girl in the land .
She came from another poor situation with her brother Meeko and they are both incredibly loving dogs who just want to please their people.

If you would like to meet this girl, we would be happy to do a meet and greet with another dog in the home .

She is truly charming and a fast learner.
You can meet Mocha by applying here :
Www.griffinpondanimalshelter.con/adopt

29/07/2023

22/07/2023

‼️Roman is missing from Rebecca Ave, Scranton.
He was attacked by another dog and is believed to be injured .
He is microchipped .‼️

Any sightings, please immediately contact : 5708782977

19/07/2023

Poor Elias is continuously overlooked 😔

This boy has had to grow up in the shelter, which is something we never want to see happen to a puppy. He was originally left in a condemned home with his sisters, both have been adopted. He has now been with us for almost two months. Elias is now almost 6 months old and desperately wants a family to call his own. He is a typical puppy - hyper & goofy! He is very affectionate, loving other dogs and humans of all ages. He is about 20lbs and a mixed breed, we think he may grow to the 40lb range. He is crate trained, almost completely house trained, and does well on a leash. Due to growing up at the shelter, he is starting to show some food guarding issues around other dogs, but is doing incredibly well with our volunteers working on this with him and he listens very well. He is such a loyal, intelligent, and loving boy. All he needs is a family with lots of love and that will continue his training to ensure he becomes the best boy possible. He is a great puppy and we know he will grow up to be a wonderful dog.

Apply: www.bcfanimalrefuge.org/adopt ♥️

19/07/2023

14/07/2023

Jasper needs a home! Please read in full.

Jasper is a 1.5 year old mixed breed, he is tall and lanky. He has some neurological issues which make it hard for him to get around on hard wood floors. He is vision impaired. He also does best eating and drinking out of raised bowls. His ideal home would either be a ranch style house or limited stairs, he would need to be carried up and down them. He is a very, very sweet dog. He loves being a outside and gets around very well on grass and also on carpets. We will post videos in the comments. He loves all adults, due to his condition a young child free home with be best. He does well with other dogs and is not bothered by cats. He is house trained and can be crated if needed. He is a phenomenal boy, all he needs is a special family that will love him forever!

Apply: www.bcfanimalrefuge.org/adopt 🩵