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NOTICE
Due to severely over-crowded conditions
NO OUT of COUNTY ANIMALS are being accepted for intake
at the Hillside SPCA at this time.
All OUT-OF-COUNTY ADOPTIONS require submittal of
an
application WITH vet
references, our APPROVAL of the application, and mandatory spaying or
neutering of the animal PRIOR to
adoption. See our FAQ
page for more info.
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Many animals are
brought to shelters because of "behavior problems" their owners
mistakenly believe to be permanent. Nationwide, nearly 70% of
these animals end up being "put to sleep" making death from
behavior problems the leading cause of pet mortality. Many times,
it is our OWN inappropriate reaction to natural instincts in
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ZERO - Number of animals "put
to sleep" at the Hillside SPCA "because they were here too long"
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Support
the Hillside SPCA's vital work.
YOU help us keep our doors open for animals in need.
11/21 Rabies/Vaccine Clinic - SuperPetz, Reading, PA
See the folks from the Hillside at the Schuylkill
Mall
11/27 and 12/11 thru 12/13!
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MORE INFO>>
Visit our
SCRAPBOOK to view photos of many of our events!
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15 Horses, 2 Dogs, 2 Goats Rescued from
Severe Neglect
Tuesday September 29,2009,
Ringtown, PA.
(Schuylkill County)
Confronted
with a warrant the owner signed the animals over to the
Hillside. The
Animal Rescue League of Berks County (Pa) assisted
in this rescue and transport effort.
The conditions at the
"farm" were horrendous. 19 animals total were rescued
from the property that day. 15 horses were being kept
on little more than HALF an ACRE and housed in a barn
which reeked of ammonia and was filled with manure and
mud without an ounce of hay or grain in sight. All
of the horses taken out were emaciated most scoring a 1
on the
Henneke scoring system
for horses
(this is BAD). MONETARY donations are needed to
help with the extensive cost of this rescue including
emergency vet and farrier care as well as on-going
medical and farrier costs in an attempt to rehab these
animals. For more information, details, adoption
info, please contact Denise at
hillside_pets@hotmail.com Help these
animals by clicking on the Donate button below.
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We are a truly unique animal shelter.
Our dog and puppy population is rarely less than 100, and
our feline facility is always on overload with nearly 200 cats
and kittens in residence.
Many shelters put a strict time limit on how long they will
allow an animal to be in the shelter before euthanizing them. The Hillside SPCA does not. We have some
residents here at the shelter who have been with us for years,
even their entire lives. No animal at the Hillside SPCA is
ever put to death for being here "too long".
The animals here are NEVER sentenced to life in a kennel
as in some shelters. Dogs can run and play in a
large fenced-in area and cats have large "condos" and
enclosed extended rooms so that they can socialize and safely
enjoy "the outdoors".
Our outstanding adoption rate allows us to take in unwanted
animals without putting a time limit on them, but the
current
unrelenting
stream of unwanted, abused, and homeless animals arriving
to take the place of those adopted is leaving us severely over-crowded.
The Hillside SPCA is able to keep our doors open for the
animals who need us only through donations from our
supporters. The shelter does not receive government funds, nor is
it affiliated with any national organization. Monetary,
pet food, and supply donations are always welcome and deeply
appreciated!
If you would like to volunteer, we encourage you to donate
your time to help make the day brighter for a homeless animal.
We participate in the Snuggles Project
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Of Interest... |
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Get a
personalized VISA Card with your pet's photo!! |
"A good example of the high quality animal shelter sites in
Pennsylvania" |
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DONATE
to the Hillside SPCA
ON-LINE! |
Fast, Easy, SECURE!
Choose a single time donation
or subscribe to our Monthly Recurring Donor Subscription
program.
Why not
DONATE TODAY?
Those wishing to make a donation in
memory of Joseph Parnell should send contributions
to: Joseph Parnell Emergency and Spay/Neuter Fund Hillside
SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901
or
CLICK HERE to donate
on-line. |
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For Pet Lovers |
Soft Paws as a humane and effective alternative to
de-clawing cats.
Dog Dictionary - humorous
insight into doggie "terms".
The Iditarod - really the "Great"
American Race?
lostpets.com -
Search this free service to help re-unite lost pets with their
owners.
Stolen
Pets - Nearly two million companion animals are stolen
each year. Some under false pretense through "free
ads", abducted from their yards, or are taken from humane
shelters through a practice called pound seizure. These
animals are then sold to research laboratories, dog-fighting
rings, or puppy mills, where they are abused and often killed.
Your tax dollars are also involved... This is NOT an "urban
legend" as some would like you to believe. FREE Ads are NO Bargain
- what really happens to pets placed in "free ads" and ways to
avoid their suffering.
Puppy Mills - why you should
NEVER buy a dog from a pet shop.
United Animal Nations - "Lifeline" program may provide
help for those unable to afford vet care for their pet |
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