News from the Noteworthy from the Susquehanna SPCA

Volunteers Vital to Shelter Services, Programs

In 2020, the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals provided care for just over 900 animals. At the close of 2024, that number has increased by more than 1,000. There are many reasons why this was possible, but it’s important to note that we did not achieve these numbers by stuffing our shelter full and surpassing our capacity for care. Instead, we have worked hard to help people and their pets beyond the shelter walls. We have developed and manage programs that help people stay with their animals when, in previous years, those animals would have been surrendered. We do this by providing programs and services such as our free/low cost vaccine clinics, low cost spay/neuter clinics, our pet supply pantry, and our emergency boarding program.