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WAHS
Shelter Address:
1527 Route 136
Eighty Four, PA 15330
[ Directions ]
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 66
Eighty-Four, PA 15330
724-222-PETS
Office: 724-229-0404
washingtonpashelter.org
washahs@fyi.net
Shelter Hours*
Everyday: Noon - 5pm
*Hours subject to change.
Call for current hours of operation.
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Christmas Dog or Cat? |
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It is
never a good idea to surprise someone with a gift of a dog or cat.
But ...
If you know that the person you were thinking of has
been wishing for, and is ready to make the long-term commitment to a
companion pet, you can help[ them by purchasing a WAHS gift
certificate that covers the adoption fee. When you're friend is
ready, they can visit the shelter and choose the right dog or cat
that fits their lifestyle, whether it be a bouncy demanding puppy,
an independent housecat, a high energy collie mix or little lap dog.
We have all kinds and the best gift you can give is the gift of
choice and time to that special person who wants a special
companion. |
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Can You Foster a Dog or Cat? |
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The need for
foster "parents" to homeless animals is enormous at the shelter. There
are pregnant dogs and cats who need to deliver their litters in safety
and comfort; and the offspring needs to stay with the mother till they
are weaned. There are frightened, emaciated animals who have never known
the warmth of a home or the love of a human. There are injured or ill
animals who need convalescence. There are old animals who need to spend
the short time that they have left somewhere other than in a metal and
concrete cage. And there are animals whose fate remains murky during
drawn out court proceedings who lie listless and depressed for countless
weeks, months and even years.
We see all
of these situations and more at the Washington Area Humane Society.
Foster homes give animals a huge advantage by providing a nurturing
environment where they can be socialized, overcome health and
behavioral problems and avoid the stress of the kennels.
If you can
help for a few days, a few weeks or a longer period, we implore you to
sign up as a foster parent.
For more
information on fostering, please call the shelter at 724-222-7387.
[Download Foster Program Document]
[Download Foster Parent Application]
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Bless the Bullies:
Much Maligned and
Wholly Undeserved
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A Bag of Special Potato and Duck Dogfood Will be a Big Help |
 As each
animal enters the shelter, they bring a history that might be a
mystery if they come in as strays. Our vet techs try to identify the
weak, the ill or those with special needs due to allergies. We
routinely have a few dogs who require special food to help them
improve or regain health and vitality. We would like to continue to
feed them Dick Van Patton's (Hypo-Allergenic) Natural Balance Potato
and Duck dog food and we are running low. Please bring us a
bag of this special food for some of our special dogs. It is
available at most major pet food stores.
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It's Kitten Season! We Need Foster Parents Now. |
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Every spring,
expectant cats and orphaned newborn kittens stream through the
shelter doors ...
tiny tabbys, tigers, and tuxedos – long and short haired ... all in need of loving
homes.
Our most critical need is for foster parents who can feed and
wean the kittens until they are big enough to be adopted. If you
can help, please call Carol at the shelter.
You will be giving these little ones a great start to a happy,
healthy life.
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Ouch ... that Looks Painful |
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Please Help Share the Load for Princess Kitty |
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Thirty Horses Were in
Dire Need – Thank You for Your Help |
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The
Washington Area Humane Society
received numerous calls of concern about a horse farm in North
Franklin Township where the animals have been starved by their
absent owner. [read more and see update]
Please consider making a donation to help feed and relocate the horses.
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You Lost, We Found
... a camera that was left at the shelter. It has been at the
shelter for about a month. If you think it is yours, call staff at
724-222-7389 and identify the make and model. |
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$1.00 Raffle for a Giant Cat and
Dog Easter Gift Basket |
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Stop in and visit with the dogs and cats at the
shelter Before you leave, stop at the front desk and buy a ticket
for either the giant dog basket or the giant cat basket filled with
toys, food, treats, and a variety of animal specific items. Each
basket has an estimated value of more than $75.00. Drawing Friday,
April 10th. |
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It costs $1,500.00 per day to run the Washington Area Humane Society.
That includes the utilities, building upkeep, medicine, food, cat
litter, veterinarian services, gas and maintenance for our vehicles,
insurance, postage, payroll, and everything else required to run a
normal business.
We have no steady stream of income upon which we can
rely. We rely on you.
That’s what the 1,500 Club is meant to be ... 1,500 people who donate a
dollar a day all at one time. It’s a reliable way to secure our $500,000
annual budget so we won’t have to sweat the whole year
deciding from day to day between whether to purchase flea and tick
medicine or pay the water bill.
Become a member of an exceptional group of supporters who
pledge a dollar a day annually to our Humane Society. Call 724-229-0404
to pledge your dollar a day. Or email:
washahs@fyi.net. Or download the pledge
form, and mail it back. You will be contacted during the last week of
November to collect your tax-deductible pledge donation via check
or credit card. Just a dollar a day from 1,500
animal-loving, caring people will do it to keep our shelter in business
for another year.
All 1,500 Club WAHS members can attend and vote at the
annual meeting. |
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Can't Adopt an Animal but Would Love
to Help One? |
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Sometimes the timing is not right, or
the circumstances make it impossible to adopt a dog or cat who captures
your heart.
Consider sponsoring a pet's adoption by purchasing a GET OUT OF JAIL
FREE Card for that dog or cat who melts your heart. Choose an
adoptable adult dog or cat, and pay their adoption fee (Dogs: $75.00 /
Cats:$50.00). We will keep the card on file until someone chooses that
dog or cat to adopt, fills out the application and is approved. Only then
will they be told that their new best friend has a Get Out of Jail Free
card, and when they ride out into the sunset together we will mail the
card to you so you can share in the joy. [
Purchase one online now! ] |
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Link for Love — A New Way of Connecting Business and Charity |
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Click Here for more details about our Linked for
Love Business Program.
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Link your business to a homeless dog or
cat at the Washington Area Humane Society. Our animals may be in a kennel or cage for a long time while they wait
for that special someone who will take them home forever.
Each adoptable dog and cat featured on
our website is also featured on three other, much larger and
well-recognized websites, who host our pet list: Petfinder
(owned by Animal Planet), Adoptapet.com and Pets911.com.
These sites are very popular and heavily utilized by potential
adopters nationwide expanding the pool of people who view our
animals ... and your link.
This program is geared to businesses who
wish to be associated with one or more particular "adoptees" at our
shelter through a promise of a donation to the shelter when that dog
or cat is adopted. When your sponsored animal is viewed, your
business website link [sample]and generous donation are seen by visitors.
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Your sponsorship may be that little
boost or incentive that potential adopters need to take a second look at
a dog or cat at our shelter.
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We want to provide all of our dogs with
a Kuranda dog bed. If you would like to Donate a Kuranda Dog Bed
so another dog can sleep in proper comfort,
click here.
We could use some more
of the 35 x 23 size! |
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