Welcome to the York County SPCA
Giving Animals A New Leash on Life
2024 Impact
animals reunited with owners
adoptions
spay & neuter surgeries
Hi, I'm Fern.
An old lady in a tiny kitten body, meet Fern! Fern was found stray meowing at a back door and never reclaimed. When you first say hello to Fern, she’ll chirp her greeting and roll around. Then, she’ll head butt and rub up on you. Once she’s fully out to play, she’s got bigger ideas than sticking around by your feet! Fern likes to use the big sissel scratching post in the cattery and look out the windows at the world passing by. She’ll check out all the boxes and bins, walk the countertops and sniff at you with a little purr.
Though she’s undoubtedly a kitten who enjoys her playtime—especially with feather wands and bell balls—Fern seems to fall closer to the ‘sweet and mild’ side of the spectrum. She enjoys a nosy adventure, some petting, and a fluffy bed to rest in most of all. We don’t know how Fern feels about other animals thanks to her mysterious background, but she’s quite young and easygoing, so we think she could be a fit for many families. If you like kitten (but not too much), perhaps your match is in Fern!
Hi, I'm Ray Charles.
If there is one cat at the shelter we could get a life story from, it would be Ray Charles. This sweetheart senior showed up in a backyard in clear need of assistance with his wobbly walk and tail held high. How he got this way remains a mystery to us, but it is clear that his adventuring days are over and his golden years should be spent in comfort and love. Ray is looking for a calm retirement home open to loving a truly once in a lifetime kind of cat.
Ray is content with the simple things—at his age and with his disabilities, he is looking forward to regular meals, warm beds, head rubs, and a small navigable space. Ray is not 100% blind as he does track movement and avoid stationary objects, but he is visually impaired. Combined with his wobbly, high stepping gait, Ray does bump into things. His favorite thing to bump into is your hands, which he will happily head butt against with the quietest purrs on repeat. The only time we’ve seen Ray get loud and excitable is when it comes to his meals, which he is ever enthusiastic for. Otherwise, he is happy just to lay next to you, and we suspect he will become steady company for the human that chooses him. Ray Charles is one of a kind, there’s no doubt, and we know there is someone who is needing his unique love as much as he needs theirs.
Hi, I'm Peanut.
The type of peanut you (hopefully) won’t need an EpiPen for, Peanut was part of a bottle raised litter previously surrendered to the shelter due to allergies. Though her original family wanted to keep her, they were ultimately unable to. Peanut has lived joyfully with multiple children aged 8-14, dogs, and other cats. Described by her family as loving, playful, and friendly, Peanut reportedly enjoys toys of all kinds, being held, and being pet by every human she meets! Example: her family once tried to acclimate her to outside to work around their allergies, and Peanut got herself stuck up in a tree. She went happily with the arborist who came to her rescue, trusting him without question.
Peanut is new to the shelter and a bit nervous on first meet, but even under those circumstances she’s been head butting and rolling around, so we have faith that she’ll adjust quickly to most any indoor home.
Hi, I'm Beans.
Ready for her retirement, Beans was a much loved member of a family since she was a kitten into her golden years. Unfortunately, after her owner moved back in with family and Beans was forced to share her space with new cats, she decided she much preferred being solo spotlight (as far as felines go, anyway—she supposedly put up with dogs)! Beans was described by her previous family as affectionate but capricious, giving and receiving love at her leisure. She had an affinity for being up high, crawling under blankets and comforters, crinkly toys, scratching posts of all kinds, and chewing on houseplants (so any plant that should not be chewed should be kept safely out of Beans range). Beans has become a bit of a princess and will let you know if she doesn’t want to be handled; her previous family said she will let her trusted people do “pretty much as they please”. Those ready to be ruled by a queen bee should meet Beans!
Hi, I'm Sue from accounting.
Hi, I’m Sue from Accounting!
I came in as a stray and was pretty shut down at first, but with a little time and patience, my sweet personality really shines. I’m a gentle, loving girl and a total Velcro dog—I’ll happily follow you from room to room just to be near you. I was very respectful in my foster home (no furniture hopping for me!) and slept peacefully by the bed.
I love going for walks and I’m great on a leash—if it tightens, I’ll look back at you with my cutest “you good?” face. I also love playing fetch and will always bring the toy back for another throw. I’m medium energy, enjoying playtime and activity but also happy to relax and keep things calm. I adore food, treats, and spending quality time with my person.
I may be reserved at first, but once I feel safe, I bond deeply. I’d thrive in a patient home with someone who can give me lots of attention—and ideally a yard where we can play fetch together. I’m ready to clock out of shelter life and into my forever home.
3159 Susquehanna Trail N
York PA 17406 Kennel #: 3537
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Fostering saves two lives – the life of the animal in your home and the one we now have space for in the shelter. Our foster families create the capacity for us to care for more animals, and for pets struggling in the shelter environment, a foster family’s loving home can make a life-saving difference. Join our foster team to help pets heal, grow, and prepare for their forever home.
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