Our county Humane Society was officially opened one year ago this month. It has grown by leaps and bounds but still not to the point of Hillside. Just to let you know, we hope to be more like your shelter some day and give every animal as long as they need to be adopted. I hope to visit your shelter sometime in the near future. Keep up the great work for the love of the animals!
Sharon <skayfox@webtv.net>
Greensboro, MD USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 18:24:55 (PDT)I just wanted to thank the SPCA. I have recently adopted Vince from the shelter. Well thank you SPCA, he is a great cat!!!!! I will certainly recommend the shelter to anyone who is searching for a friend!
Valerie Heintzelman <heintzel@pottsville.infi.net>
Auburn, Pa USA - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 06:07:16 (PDT) My sister just got a cat named Mason a couple weeks ago. Your spca is the best I saw so far. Since I'm too young to volunteer, I visit the spca a lot and play with the cats, I also help walk the dogs. Keep up with the good work!
Melinda Krause <leopardvamp_58@yahoo.com>
Sch.Haven, PA USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 14:29:34 (PDT)As a child in this family, I know just how important the Hillside SPCA was to our pet needs. As of right now, my family is moving and we need to find homes for our 2 very precious and beautiful spayed female cats. We hate to see them go, but where we are moving pets aren't allowed. I wish I had enough money to take care of 50 cats, maybe someday I will but for now I just want to say Thank you to Hillside and one day things will be better. Thank you for all of your help in our pet purchases throughout the years. Some have passed on and have well-kept graves in our backyard, because our pets were as precious as we were are each other. Thanks again!!
The Bristol Family
Pottsville, PA USA - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 21:16:23 (PDT)Thanks to Susan & family for giving my boy Polar Bear the chance at a good home. I know you all will be very happy with him. Thanks again!
Denise <Hillside_pets@hotmail.com>
Girardville, PA USA - Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 18:16:12 (PDT)I love animals! I have 3 greyhounds from NJGAP and Make Peace with Animals named Tango, Spock, and Ace. I really want another dog, its just a matter of persuadeing the family.
Katie Katie <TCalp130@juno.com>
Doylestown, PA USA - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 08:49:44 (PDT)I just wanted to say that a couple years ago I adopeted a cat from Hillside...a black long hair cat named Coal,, and I am very intrested in going back. We recently lost our dog and the home seems so empty without another dog around...Have been looking and I plan on returning very soon to get a dog...Thumbs up to the staff and the people behind the scencs that take care of the animals...great job guy and keep up the great work..Will be coming back again....Again great job all...
Missy <greenflag@losch.net>
Ashland, PA USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 17:55:21 (PDT)Thank you so much for taking care of Sasha (fka Fluffy) and all of the other animals who have ended up at Hillside. I knew when I visited Hillside that it is a special place for the residents. Where else, except a shelter, would I find a gentle, loving, loyal dog who is already house-broken, beyond the chewing stage, and ever so happy to be a member of my family? Thank you!
Kirsten <kirstent@erols.com>
Thorndale, PA USA - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 22:12:29 (PDT)I would like to compliment you on your fantastic web-site!!! Over the past few weeks my search for the perfect dog has led me to many pet adoption websites and I can say with confidence that yours was the BEST!!! It is easy to navigate with great pictures and info, and with great links on every dog topic imaginable!! I plan on visiting Hillside soon to find our new best friend.
Melissa
Harrisburg, PA USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 09:14:21 (PDT)Two years ago I adopted my big, beautiful, yellow Lab, Scooby Doo and just a few months ago my little, adorable American Eskimo,Maximus, from Hillside. The ladies working there were wonderful. You can see how much they love and care for the animals.
Kathy <kjzimmerman@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 20:35:11 (PDT)
Great site. I spend hours here not only looking at the animals, but reading the information. Most shelter sites are lame or look like a kindergarten kid threw them together. The Hillside site deserves the awards it wins!
Lisa
USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 13:04:37 (PDT)Althought the guestbook is no place to have "discussions", I feel I need to answer your last entry. First of all, I lost three messages, yours among them, when I did some updating to the site a few days ago. I cannot retrieve them and I apologize to those who had a post deleted.
Secondly, you did not choose to leave your email address or any way to contact you either the first time or this time in order for a shelter employee or the manager to discuss your complaint about what you perceived to be an injustice in how the shelter handles returns. The shelter has many animals returned and it can be a frustrating experience. Each "returner" has their own reasons, some very valid, but many absolutely ridiculous. If the shelter does not "suggest a different animal" as you remarked they should, there is usually a very good reason for that. Since you chose not to disclose your reason for return the first time or this time, no one can comment on that in particular. I am telling everyone who has any problem with anything from the shelter that the guestbook is NOT the place to be posting these things. They need to be taken up with shelter personnel. There are always two sides to every story.
Lori - Hillside SPCA WebManager <webdesign@shulersnet.com>
Wilmot, NH USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 10:30:17 (PDT)Wow...if you got offended by my entry, I can only imagine what other messages have been deleted! I love Hillside & the animals that reside there, BUT I still feel staff ought to be nicer and more understanding when someone must return an animal. Simply suggest another - don't deprive an animal of a home just because you may be feeling frustration! Thank you very much... =)
On the Same Side??
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 04:01:51 (PDT)I couldn't find your webmaster's email address! So, hopefully you'll get this. I featured COALIE on my site to assist in her placement. I get about 200,000 visitors or more a year, many from Pennsylvania. A surfer requested I add your link to my rescue site,which I will do this weekend. I posted Coalie's picture promptly as many surfers visit my site Friday nights/Saturdays to see what group I am featuring. Let me know if this was okay?
Nice site!
Hugs from Houston, Cathie Haldago Bay (Cathie Lehocky) <haldago@earthlink.net>
Houston, TX USA - Friday, May 11, 2001 at 22:04:11 (PDT)We adopted 2 wonderful puppies from the Hillside. Our new additions are Mabel and Casey (formal known as Shady. We drove an hour plus to get to our new friends but it was worth it! Thanks and keep up the great work!!!
Joanne & Mark Ingersoll <jingersoll@alignis.com>
Mont Clare, Pa USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 07:05:44 (PDT)I just have to say that I have 3 cats, 2 of which came from Hillside SPCA. I adopted them 3 and 1/2 years ago, and they are the best friends I ever had, not to mention the most lovable!! My mom also adopted 2 cats from Hillside about 6 years ago! I tell everyone who wants a pet to go to you guys! Keep up the good work, and to Helen, you are the best!!! Sherri Klatka <sherrik32@yahoo.com>
Shenandoah , PA USA - Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 10:58:33 (PDT)you folks do good work keep it up and bless the dogs.
Jeff Klemmer <jolenandjeff625@MSN.com>
kutztown, pa USA - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 19:41:27 (PDT)my husband and grandchildren found a kitten near our daughters house.it was put in a vcr box taped with duct tape and 3 garbage bags around it.inside were its mother+5 outher dead kittens. our grandson named it lonley.sad!!!!!
jeanniemccracken <jeannie789@webtv.net>
rockton, pa USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 16:26:30 (PDT)I just wanted to leave a note with you all that we are so glad to Have Trigger ( 3mth old Beagle) in our lives. He sure is a baby and he loves his sister Cleo (4 mth old black lab)He is such a lovey dovey house dog I don't know how anyone could have kept him in a pen outside. Both Brian and I feel our lives are nuch better off now that we have 2 lovable dogs in our lives. Thank you so much for the opportunity to love them and have them love us. Thank you Jennifer and Brian Runkel
Jennifer Runkel <runkelgrl@juno.com>
Fredericksburg, pa USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 13:42:06 (PDT)Hello, although I do not live in the U.S, I wanted to tell you that you have a very informative site
and the pictures of some of the adoptable animals is a great assett! Keep up the good work! Connie <info@in-memory-of-honey-buns.com>
Canada - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 10:09:15 (PDT)I adopted my dog, Daisy,from you back in August 1995. It was the happiest day of my life. She was about l year old when I adopted her. She is now almost 7. I couldn't have asked for a better dog, a better friend. She is the greatest thing that ever happened to me! Thank you for being there and thank you for all the good work you do taking care of these wonderful creatures. And especially thank you for my Daisy. I love her more than anything.
Marge
Marge DiMarcello <www.marg@losch.net>
Pottsville, PA USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 13:01:00 (PDT)I would just like to say special thanks to Barbara, who rescued our dal, to the Tri-State Basset Rescue, and to Linda Herrman, who rescued our "special needs" toys. THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOU DO!
Tricia Moyer <shelter_dogs1@hotmail.com>
Sch. Haven, PA USA - Monday, April 02, 2001 at 15:47:33 (PDT)I volunteer every Saturday and Sunday at Hillside, and all my dogs came from there-Gael, Bubbles, and 'Tack'. Adopt a shelter pet, they're the best! Maureen <pump67@yahoo.com>
Minersville, PA USA - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 15:41:39 (PST)I just want to say hello, and please give all the dogs and cats a nice pat for me. Please esspecially give Bo the Beagle mix and any German Shephard mixes a big hug for me ..They are just adorable. I have told my parents about them and maybe they will come adopt one. Thanks for your hard work and love for the animals. We all know that a little love goes a long way.
A SPCA Adoptive Parent..
Shovawn Smith <smithmsk5@cs.com>
Ashland , KY USA - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 08:09:36 (PST)Thank you so much for the chance to bring coal into our lives and to our other cat peaches. The love each other and help keep each other company when we go out for alittle. coal loves to sit on our laps and just be petted jennifer and brian runkel <jmarex79@supernet.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 06:39:15 (PST)We're saving lives one cat at a time.
FosterCat, Inc., Rose Weber <riweber@webtv.net>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 15:01:30 (PST)Hello, I think there should be a big huge picture of my mom, BArbara Umlauf somewhere on the sight because I want to show all my friends in New York how cool she is for all her hard work and love for the animals.... Being in the IT industry, I would like to say Laurie, the Site looks terrific.!!! thanks
Caroline caroline parnell <cparnell@pathfindny.com>
new york, ny USA - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 06:26:41 (PST)I love the philosophy of the Hillside SPCA. Hope they have many more years of "success stories"!
Kelli
Ashland, PA USA - Monday, February 19, 2001 at 17:36:08 (PST)I just wanted everyone to know that the cat we adopted from Hillside is the greatest cat. His
name is Kenny, and Helen knew immediately he was the "purrfect" cat for us. Although he is
still getting used to his new home, he's very lovable, purrs constantly, and loves to be held
which is exactly what we wanted. Daisy, our 10 1/2 year old Golden Retriever isn't thrilled having
to share the spotlight, but they are getting along and showing a little interest in each other. If
we knew there were cats as laid back as Kenny, we probably wouldn't have waited this long to
adopt one.
Catherine Nazarek <cnazarek@hotmail.com>
Schuylkill Haven, PA USA - Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 07:53:16 (PST)Just to add my 2 cents about the staff at the Hillside, I think they are absolutely wonderful. I've been reading kudos to the cat side folks, but don't forget about the "dog side". Everyone there care about placing animals in good homes. They aren't out to win popularity contests, they are there to save lives. Part of saving lives is making sure the animals go to good homes. Any shelter can have a high adoption rate, but what is their return rate? The Hillside's is very low compared to other shelters. In fact, many shelters won't even take an animal back after 72 hours. If it's not working out - tough. That means that those animals have to go to another shelter -- or worse -- get put to death. At the Hillside, they work hard screening adopters to help increase the odds that an animal and it's new adoptive owner will get along and the placement will work out. I admire that very much. Keep up the great work!
Lindsay
Pottsville, PA USA - Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 09:06:28 (PST)I went to look at the cats at hillside one day recently and wow what a cool place! I can't believe how many cats there are and how neat it is that they can run about and not be stuck in tiny cages all day. I was there on a tuesday and I'm so glad I chose hillside. I found my perfect cat match. (thanks Helen) and the ladies there are really nice people! It was busy at the time and they were running around like headless chickens but still made the time for me and several other people there for the same reason I was. I admire anyone who can do 50 things at one time and make it look easy. Thanks for the kindness ladies in the cat room at hillside. Pamela J. <pamj@Hotmail.com>
pottsville, pa USA - Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 07:48:11 (PST)I've been to the cat side of the shelter many times and I must say, Helen you are one super lady! No matter how busy you are you take the time to talk to me either in person or by phone to help me with any questions I may have about my cats I have adopted from you. The people are so different there, but I always get treated with kindness and respect from the staff of the cat side. Thank you so much! crafty kay <crafty@losch.net>
Minersville, PA USA - Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 07:38:20 (PST)I just wanted to say thank you so much, Ric and Stephanie, for giving my boy a second chance. Bo will be your best friend forever! WE all miss him, but we know he has the best life now! Thanks again!
Tricia Moyer <tem153@psu.edu>
Sch. Haven, PA USA - Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 07:17:09 (PST)I LOVE PUPPIES SO MUCH
Manny Ramerez <Ramerez@aol.com>
Pottsville, PA USA - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 08:38:07 (PST)I LOVE CATS I AM DOING A PRESENTATION ON THE SPCA IN MY COLLEGE CLASS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DIANA BRONISZEWSKI <DXB289@PSU.EDU>
CONNELLSVILLE, PA USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 10:10:54 (PST)I volunteer at Hillside every week, and I love it there. Every animal we get, no matter how unwanted and unloved it is, is wanted and loved the moment it walks through our doors. No animals are "put down" because of age or injury, unless it is so bad the animal can't even get up or eat. One dog has been there for 9 years! Luckily, she got adopted. Please consider adopting. We have over 90 dogs and 200 cats! Even if you can't adopt, maybe you could foster an animal? Or even donate something, such as blankets, food, laundry detergent(we are out of it now, we have to use hand soap), even a washer or dryer(that still works) would be wonderfully and greatly apprieciated! Maybe you might think about volunteering some of your time to help out with the dogs?
Animalover
PA USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 14:58:27 (PST)Hi!we adpoted 5 dogs from the hillside spca!They are doing good with each other!The dogs we adpoted are Eddie, Pepper, Packer, Max,and Sash!Sash past away during the summer! We will miss her!The dogs each have there own bed! they all have many toys and treats!!!! THE ARE TREATED LIKE HUMANS!
All what we wanna say is good luck to the hillside spca for doing great work and hard work!The HILSIDE SPCA is the BEST!
we love all the aniamls at the hillside spca and our 5 beautiful dogs! GOD BLESS THEM !!!!!!! WE LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rachel and Heather <k9rescue2000@hotmail.com->
USA - Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 06:48:02 (PST)I heard about Hillside threw the mawpaw husky rescue. I looked at your site on my web and you have a really nice place for your animals.
Linda Rogers <geo-lin@webt.net>
Wind Gap, pa USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 05:57:57 (PST)i adpoted eddie from the hillside spca! for this christmas i going to get eddie a big bed, bones, a big blanket,toys,and many more things!because i love him and no other dog could replace him!eddie goes everwhere with me!i just wanna say thanks barb for showing me eddie, if u didn't i would never know i friendly dog like EDDIE!EDDIE is the best! i would never forget him and i love him very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!****************
rachel <k9rescue2000@hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 12:11:12 (PST)Hi, im asking about wizzer. can you please send me a picture of wizzer. I am thinking of adopting a dog, right now i have jake on my mind. So please send me a picture of wizzer.
Igor <jksuns@aol.com>
Langhorne, PA USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 06:24:35 (PST)Everyone who signed the guest book recently probably got an email about two dogs named Wizzer and Daisy. Well I'm happy to report at least one of the dogs had good luck, Daisy is doing wonderful in her new home. Sadly, I can't say the same for Wizzer she has been adopted and brought back 4 times already w/it never being her fault. The last time it was because "she wasn't fun anymore" I hope someone soon will open their heart and home to this poor "back porch girl"
Denise <turknet@sunlink.net>
Girardville, PA USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 15:11:09 (PST)Just called to see if Wizzer ever got a good home and was happy to hear she finally went to a good human being.
Three cheers for Hillside for being so wonderful and caring for these two sweet back porch girls.
Dee <Darktimon@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 08:15:13 (PST)I lost my best friend, Marilyn, a beautiful long-haired Somali cat, on Monday. She died as the result
of complications from diabetes. I adopted her at the no-kill shelter in Lancaster 8 years ago. She had
a long, hard fight these last few months, but she endured each insulin injection and struggled
valiantly until the end. I am completely and totally heartbroken, but I know that I am a better
person for having loved her and for being loved by her. There is no better pet than a "shelter pet".
I know that my home will not be "cat-less" for long. My "little girl" would want me to save another
lost soul, so please e-mail me when you start to get litters of kittens again.
Kathy Centiole-Martone <Pizzaqueen@etrademail.com>
Ashland, PA USA - Saturday, November 04, 2000 at 23:07:38 (PST)Is there anyway to be notified if a smaller dog would be up for adoption? My mother is elderly and has just lost her campanion a boston Terrier of 13 years.We need to find asmaller dog so she can lift, hold and cuddle. sue fasnacht <kitty@epix.net>
Pine Grove, pa. USA - Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 19:21:15 (PDT)The cat on the front of today's Schuylkill Online is a Hillside cat. Maybelle is her name and she loves people and cheese and reading and coloring (honest). But, she is not for adoption. Not ever.
Maybelle actually chose us about a year ago. Becky and I were taking our time with all the cats. (We really wanted them all) and Maybelle (whom the shelter staff had named Phantom) followed us and meowed and climbed me. "Becky," I said, "looks like she's picked us." Becky named her Maybelle after another of the Hillside cats whom we did not take home. Christine <cgoldie@epix.net>
Shenandoah, PA USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 11:58:56 (PDT)Hillside SPCA shelter and staff are tops! My daughter and I occasionally visit to spend time with the cats (we'd stay around the clock if we could) and I have adopted two cats from the shelter. Our most recent addition, Maybelle, picked us, actually. She's been with us almost a year now and we adore her.
The staff are helpful and pleasant. In fact, I recently had a problem in my community and Helen Prohibition, God's right hand assistant to abused animals, came to the rescue.
Thank you Hillside for taking care when so many rotten people have turned their backs. - - Christine Christine <cgoldie@epix.net>
Shenandoah, PA USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 11:52:32 (PDT)We currently have a female Belgian Malinoise who we adopted from another SPCA,and we love her very much. We are interested in Ginger, the Belgian Malinoise at your shelter. Is she still available? What can you tell me about her?
Liz Springer
Elizabeth <alizspringer@aol.com>
Livermore, CA USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 09:00:43 (PDT)I'd just like to say thank you to the collie rescue for helping us find a wonderful permanent home for Foxy. Also I'd like to thank the siberian husky rescue for thier continuing help with any husky at all we get in. Also I would like someone to consider Girl or Tony for adoption they are the two most loyal dogs at the shelter and really need a good permanent home. They are really getting tired of the hassle of the shelter and just want and need a home of thier own. So please consider either of them if you are looking for a very loyal and faithful companion.
denise <turknet@sunlink.net>
girardville, PA USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 18:24:13 (PDT)I want to a adopt Tony, the bernese mountain dog mix. He looks so adorable. I would love to give him a wonderful home.
Katie <CowMilker1859@aol.com>
Bellfounte, PA USA - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 16:58:24 (PDT)I attended your open house recently, and was amazed at how nice a facility you have. I am the guy
who adopted Cricket and would like to tell you she is doing well in her new home. She has two huskies
as roomates, and 3 cats too. All seem to be adapting well to her and her to them. She is a very sweet
and friendly dog and I am glad I could help her out.
Tim Radde (third member of MaPaw siberian husky rescue - www.sibes.com) Tim Radde <tim@radde.net>
Collegeville, Pa USA - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 07:09:49 (PDT)I just wanted to add how greatful I am for the rescues who are always willing to help us out: MaPaw Siberian Husky Rescue, Basset Hound Rescue League, Inc., St. Bernard Rescue, Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue, Aussie Rescue Placement Helpline, the Bull terrier Rescue, and the Australian Cattle Dog Rescue (Tonya NardI.)
I can't thank you all enough!!!!
Tricia Moyer <minnieme_14@hotmail.com>
Sch. Haven, PA USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 07:40:11 (PDT)I just hope someone will consider adopting "Bradley" or "Driver" real soon! They are becoming "marked dogs" and that is not a good thing. They live in terror every day and are constantly hiding, so they don't get picked on. Even the non-fighters are starting to pick on them. Please come and see them!
Tricia Moyer <tem153@psu.edu>
Sch. Haven, PA USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 07:36:16 (PDT)Thank you for inviting us to your Open House today, we always enjoy visiting with you. The love and care you give the dogs and cats is so obvious. We wish all SPCAs were like yours! We are proud to work with you and look forward to doing so for a long time! Pat and Kathy, MaPaw Husky Rescue <kathy@sibes.com>
Colmar, PA USA - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 19:20:39 (PDT)Visited the "Open House" today and I think you are all wonderful people. My heart melts when I see the love you have for all of God's little creatures. How someone can give up those angels is beyond me. Keep up the great work. I hope that your Open House was a success in that you placed some of our friends in loving homes. They sure do deserve a good life for they did not ask to be discarded by their previous owners. I could never give up the three girls that I adopted from Hillside. They are my pride and joy. From the bottom of our hearts ---- Thanks! Darlene Matz
RR Pottsville, PA USA - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 15:13:45 (PDT)Would you explain your foster care program. You mentioned it but I did not see a link to explasin it. Thank you, George Jones
George & Janet Jones <geoiii@epix.net>
Pine Grove, PA USA - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 09:00:38 (PDT)Janet & I adopted "Johnny" from your shelter several years ago. We had picked out another dog we wanted and you talked us into adopting Johnny at no additional cost because of the closeness the two dogs had. We had to return the first pick because we could not control his escape escapades. We have Johnny to this day and could never give him up. He has found a buddy in "Hoble" a yellow lab whom we adopted thru the Pine Grove Pet Network. We were volunteers in that program for several years. We also adopted a St. Bernard "Pumpkin" from the Reading, PA shelter over 8 years ago. We would never "buy" a pet when so many shelter dogs are waiting for a good home. When looking at your web site and seeing "Annie & Lilly" the 2 dachunds, we wanted to immediately come up and adopt them but with 3 adopted dogs & 3 adopted cats, we just don't see how we could finance them. Please keep up the good work. George & Janet Jones
George & Janet Jones <geoiii@epix.net>
Pine Grove, PA USA - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 08:47:52 (PDT) hows it going!
rachel <k9rescue2000@hotmail.com>
USA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 15:04:49 (PDT)I volunteer and work at hillside and just wanted to say what a special place it is. Until i came there i never dreamed there would be such a wonderful place for all the unwanted animals to go to. The best part is once they are there they aren't unwanted any longer, each animal that comes through our doors is loved and cared for as if they were our own animals. They are left to run free and play with us and other dogs. This way we are able to see true personalities and it makes them better for adoptions where they aren't the only animal. If an animal is caged for an extensive amount of time(like living in a cage at most animal shelters) it is definitely not as sound as dogs that are able to have fun. We remember each and every animal that passes through our doors. We especially love and remember those dogs we have lost along the way some of my babies- Tiny, Thunder, and Wizard. I'll love you always!!!
denise
girardville, pa USA - Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 18:20:24 (PDT)GREETINGS HILLSIDE FANS AND FAMILY !!
Just a quick note to say how wonderful I think all you people are and hope that my favorite buddy Wizzer finds a home soon. Wizzer was one of two back porch girls who spent many hot and cold days tied out on a back porch in rain, snow, sleet and heat! If it wasn't for the kindness of a nice policeman who visited their home and asked the owner to clean up the area and see the dogs were cared for, they would not have ended up at Hillside and so far one of them has gotten an new home with people who really care about them!! One more to go and I hope she gets a home, but it is sad to see how some people can find a puppy so enjoyable but then shelf them when they become older and require alittle more adult attention. Rather than clean up after the girls and see they got exercise and attention they were given back to Hillside but I can only say that I will feel very happy when the last one is in a good home with a careing and loving family. They deserve it! Love to you all and keep up the good work.
Dee
Dee <Darktimon@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 19:57:40 (PDT)Hi, Here's the site with Sasha and her family. She has her hair cut short for the summer and has gone through obedience training,so she has calmed down quite a bit. She still loves to play with the cats though. One cat, Smokee, is not pictured because he is camera shy. Karen & Marie Panchari <KarenPanchari@webtv.net>
Port Carbon, Pa. USA - Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 10:53:28 (PDT) Thank You very much for the greatest pet and friend in the world. We adopted Chopper in April, he's giving our family so much joy and laughs he's amazing. Thanks Again. Mahanoy City
Julia and Charles Setcavage <b8888@ptd.net>
Mahanoy City, Pa USA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 19:09:25 (PDT)The EPN website is dedicated to the enforcement of the PA Cruelty law as it applies to horses.
We need your help in defeating the Three Legged Horse Bill! Visit our site for more info. Equine Protection Network <epn@epix.net>
Friedensburg, PA USA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 06:49:28 (PDT)I just wanted to say hi. As YOU know we adopted Boots one month ago yesterday. I love him so much! Ever though yesterday when I was playing with him he tried to pierce my nose for free. Shelter dogs are the best dogs! I'd take every one if I could!
Steph <angels_dragons@yahoo.com>
Pottsville, PA USA - Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 12:14:38 (PDT)Thank you Hillside for your wonderful work. I am originally from Mt. Carmel and am now living in Wilmington De. I adopted a mix breed dog "Meka" from the Delaware Humane in Dec of 1999(our no-kill shelter)They were terrific about matching us up. Meka is wonderful and has filled my life with such joy. I wish everyone could have the joy of adopting a shelter dog and cat and having this happiness. I found your site because a relative was considering "buying" a purebred dog. I sent him to Hillside and pray that he adopts one of your dogs. God Bless you all. I will be sure to stop in the next time I am "up home." Ginny Kufta
Ginny Kufta <vkft1@juno.com>
Wilmington , de USA - Saturday, September 02, 2000 at 12:36:15 (PDT)