Cats and dogs from the York County SPCA may also be seen on line at Petfinder.com
Horses While we do not have horses available at the Brougher Companion Animal Shelter, we do have many horses in desperate need of a home. Click here to see available horses.
Adoption Application You must complete an application before you can meet any of our animals. You can save time by completing an application ahead of your visit to the shelter, or immediately upon your arrival (applications are available on the reception desk). The best way to submit an application is to complete and submit our on line application, click here to get started.
Satellite Shelters
PETSMART York
We have placed cats at satellite shelters to make it more convenient for you to visit with our available animals. Please visit PetSmart at the Crossroads Shopping Center located at Route 30 and I83.
PETSMART Hanover
See YCSPCA cats who are available for adoption at the PETSMART in Hanover, 181 Wilson Avenue, hanover PA 17331, (717) 630-0042.
PETCO
We have satellite shelter for cats at the PETCO store.
BARK of the TOWN
Four cats are available for adoption at Bark of the Town where they are waiting for their permanent home. Bark of the Town provides professional Pet grooming and do it yourself pet bathing.
Adoption Advice for the Holiday Season Think Twice Before Giving Pets As Gifts This Holiday.
There is nothing cuter than a cuddly puppy or kitten under the tree on
Christmas morning. But the
American Humane Association is warning that the days that follow can
often result in a lonely pet
facing an uncertain future at the local animal shelter. Before you
pick out the perfect furry friend,
consider the following:
* Choosing a pet is a personal decision. It should not be made by anyone other than those who will
take care of it.
* Pets, especiallyyoung pets, require time, energy and money. It can be overwhelming to a family,
especially when it is a surprise.
* Beforepurchasing or adopting a dog or cat, take time to consider
the long-term commitment of
owning a pet.
* Because many dogs andcats can live 15 years or more, the pet
becomes a part of the family. It is
important to ensure that everyone in the house is willing to provide a
healthy environment for the
pet.
* Pets are not toys. Pets need a calm, safe place where they can feel
comfortable. Taking on a
new pet during a less hectic time of the year is probably a wiser choice.
* Since the holidays often come with travel and irregular schedules,
families may miss out on the
best opportunity to train a young pet. Shelters often consider poorly
trained or poorly socialized
animals not adoptable, resulting in euthanasia.
* When a pet doesn't work out for a family it becomes someone else'sproblem, usually the local
animal shelter's. In the months following the holiday season, shelters
see a sharp spike in animal
surrenders.
