Shelters are often inundated with pet surrenders, and do not want to provide a simple outlet that takes away the obligation of responsible pet ownership. Therefore, they would prefer that people try hard to find a solution before resorting to surrendering their pet to a shelter. If you must find a new home for a pet, please try posting to our adoption portal before placing the burden on the shelter. Direct adoptions work well and allow everyone to share in the accountability of their community!
No-kill shelters do wonderful work, but as a result, are often inundated with pet surrenders. In the unfortunate scenario that you have to find a new home for your pet, please read through the rehoming solution and articles on this page before contacting the shelter.
A Compassionate Director5average
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posted by paribonham,
on 2013-09-17 19:07:21
we need more Barbara umlaufs manager of hillside spca in Pottsville pa.
Proactive Redemptions1average
1
posted by paribonham,
on 2013-09-17 19:03:53
that is the owners responsibility!
Volunteers5average
5
posted by paribonham,
on 2013-09-17 19:01:59
I have been a volunteer for over 40 years!
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posted by Sarah,
on 2013-07-25 01:53:44
(no comment)
Public Relations/Community Involvement4.5average
4
posted by paribonham,
on 2013-09-17 18:59:55
true
5
posted by Sarah,
on 2013-07-25 01:54:54
(no comment)
Medical and Behavior Programs5average
5
posted by paribonham,
on 2013-09-17 18:59:06
agree!
Pet Retention5average
5
posted by paribonham,
on 2013-09-17 18:58:30
agree
Comprehensive Adoption Programs5average
5
posted by paribonham,
on 2013-09-17 18:57:53
I very much agree!
Rescue Groups5average
5
posted by paribonham,
on 2013-09-17 18:56:08
most are wonderful groups
High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter5average
5
posted by paribonham,
on 2013-09-17 18:54:26
yes but not for feral cats
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posted by Sarah,
on 2013-07-25 01:52:15
(no comment)
Feral Cat TNR Program1average
1
posted by paribonham,
on 2013-09-17 18:52:46
a foolish cruel practice that does more harm than good!
IMPORTANT: This form is only for public comments about the shelter. To contact Hillside SPCA (Pottsville), please go directly to their website (link on previous page), this form will not send your comment to them.