Blog posts
Paw Print Post
- Rachel Ritchey
One of the most common questions our staff receives from community members when they walk through our shelter is, “Why are there so many Pit Bulls?” Now, while we are prepared...
- Kristen Dempwolf
PETS 1. Prevent Dry and Itchy Skin 2. Safeguard Pets from Chemicals 3. Keep Pets Warm and Cozy 4. Protect those Paws COMMUNITY CATS 1. Build or Buy a Shelter...
- Kristen Dempwolf
Our team is constantly searching for ways to make adoption more accessible and give potential adopters more information about pets available for adoption. With this goal in mind, in 2023,...
- Kristen Dempwolf
The York County SPCA received a $35,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love to support our lifesaving work for animals in York County and beyond. Petco Love is a national nonprofit...
- Rachel Ritchey
“The heart of a volunteer is never measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.” This quote by DeAnn...
- Kristen Dempwolf
Minnie, an adorable black and tan Dachshund, came to the York County SPCA on July 6 as a stray – just five days before I began my new role as the canine foster...
- Kristen Dempwolf
On November 22, 2022, I came to the shelter to pick up Talulah, an 8-month-old cat who was surrendered a month prior, hoping to free up space during our renovation project. A...
- Kristen Dempwolf
ALL ANIMAL ADOPTION FEES WILL BE WAIVED AUGUST 20 THROUGH 27! In honor of National Clear The Shelters Month, in partnership with NBCUniversal Local, we will be hosting a week of WAIVED adoption fees...
- Kristen Dempwolf
Summertime is officially here which means more opportunities for canine enrichment for both our shelter pups and your pup at home! According to Happy Dog Training based in Southern California, canine enrichment is defined...
- Kristen Dempwolf
FOSTERING SAVES TWO LIVES – THE LIFE OF THE DOG IN THE FOSTER HOME AND THE FUTURE INCOMING PET WHO WE NOW HAVE SPACE FOR IN OUR KENNEL. Shelters across...