Upcoming Events

We have GREAT stuff planned!

Please keep checking back as we are frequently updating the schedule. Some events on the list are tentative at this point, feel free to email with questons about any of our events.


IMPORTANT: Needless to say during the winter months anything can happen with the weather so of course any of our events are subject to be canceled, changed or postponed at the last minute.

If you are in doubt as to whether we will have our event or not please call the shelter at 570-296-7654 for the latest information.

FEBRUARY:

2/25 - Low-Cost Rabies and Vaccination clinic at the Lehman Township Municipal Building in Bushkill 10:00 to 3:00. (TENTATIVE)

MARCH:

3/10 - Low-Cost Rabies and Vaccination clinic at the Blooming Grove Municipal Building in Lords Valley (Exit 34 on Route 84) from 10:00 to 3:00. (CONFIRMED)

3/24 - Low-Cost Rabies and Vaccination clinic at the Matamoras Firehouse in Matamoras, PA from 10:00 to 3:00. (TENTATIVE)

APRIL:

4/14 - Low-Cost Rabies and Vaccination clinic at the Dingman Township Municipal Building. From 3:00 - 7:00 PM (TENTATIVE) - PLEASE NOTE: These will be afternoon/evening hours.

4/21 - Spaghetti Dinner. Location TBD.

Please Read Regarding Our Policy on Accepting Checks!!

We have recently seen a large upsurge in bounced and canceled checks so unfortunately we can longer accept checks as payments under certain circumstances.

Effective Immediately we will no longer accept checks as payment for services, such as animals adoptions, drop-off fees, redemption fees, T-shirt purchases, etc. Going forward the only acceptable forms of payment will be Cash, Credit Cards and Money Orders.

(Please note: This does not include donations, this only applies where goods or services are exchanged.)

The Angel Fund Needs Your Help

On Saturday November 12th a resident of Pike County was walking his dog in state game lands when he by chance came across "Bo".

Bo was lying in the woods with an arrow stuck in his shoulder, he apparently was there for a few days, was also emaciated and covered in ticks.

We took him to our friend Dr. Carlos on in Valley Central who operated on Bo.

Unfortunately Bo had to be euthanized once he got back to the shelter.

Please see the Facebook page of Andrew Ludke, who originally found Bo. He starts with the story but has an entry on Sunday, November 20th which tells of the situation in way better than we could describe it.

To see the full story of Bo and the updates please click the following link.WARNING: THIS PAGE CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES of Bo. The picture above is obviously doctored but if you go the page you will see the actual horrible pictures.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/andrew-ludke/red-pit-rescue/2430502235522

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On Saturday November 19th we will be holding a low-cost rabies and vaccination clinic for dogs and cats. We will be at the GDS Fairgrounds on Route 507 in Newfoundland, near Greentown. For directions please see their website at www.gdsfair.com.

Costs will start at $15 - $30 for various tests and vaccinations. We are accepting cash and credit cards. No checks.

Microchipping will also be available for $25.

You do not have to be a Pennsylvania resident.

ALSO: all dogs must be on leashes and all cats in carriers.

Country Kettle Adoption Weekend

This weekend, 10/22 and 10/23 we are back at Country Kettle on Business Route 209 in East Stroudsburg. We'll be there from 11-4 each day.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be back there the weekend of 11/5 and 11/6. On 11/5 we are planning to hold a Rabies and Low-Cost Vaccination clinic.

Calendar Order/Entry Form

We are doing calendars again this year. Remember you do not have to have one of our pets that you adopted from us to be in the calendar!

Click on the image below, it will come up on a new page and you can print it from there.9/29 - Please Note: we still have a few spots open so are extending the deadline date to October 8th. Remember, this Fundraiser gives you an opportunity to see your pet in our Calendar. Your pets are the lucky ones who have found their forever families. This Fundraiser helps our homeless pets who are still waiting.

Also, we are accepting Business Card Entries for a donation of $25.00. It gives your business advertising and helping our homeless pets.

Pet Adoption at Country Kettle

Please join us this weekend, 8/20-8/21 from 11-5 each day as we return to Country Kettle for an end-of-summer Petacular (whatever that means).


In the meantime check out this video from our April 2011 adoption at Country Kettle, created by our vet Dr. Clair (Doc Pawsitive).

Girl Scout Troop 591 Keeps on Giving

7/23/2011 UPDATE!!

On June 9th all the girls from GS Troop 591 received their Bronze Award!!

Well deserved!


5/24/2011 - After the girls of Troop 591 completed their volunteer requirements to earn their badge, they’ve continued to help the Humane Society because (they tell us) they feel their assistance is going to a cause they believe in – and because helping with the pets at an adoption event is FUN!
Composed of 5th and 6th graders, the troop’s volunteers donated over $500 worth of pet and shelter supplies through their own individual donations, from donations solicited from Bushkill Boarding, and from class mates at Bushkill Elementary and Lehman Intermediate schools.

“It is so rewarding to see what the girls are getting from their experiences, the pride they show in helping, and their enthusiasm with the pets,” noted a shelter volunteer involved in helping to set up the scouts’ participation. “Their leaders and involved parents are very instrumental in giving the girls this opportunity, and we are grateful to them as well,” the volunteer concluded.

Groups interested in becoming involved in gathering donations, helping out at the shelter or events should contact the Humane Society at pikecountyhs@gmail.com or by calling the shelter and leaving contact information so we can get in touch.

An Angel In Trouble

Angel, a senior Border Collie/Flat-Coated Retriever mix, was surrendered to another shelter because her owner was moving and was not going to take her along. She spent her whole life on a chain outside with little or no human contact. She is 8 - 10 years old and has an old broken or dislocated leg. Being a senior and having an old injury, Angel did not stand a chance of Adoption. So, she was scheduled for euthanasia and even given the first shot to start the process. However, just before she was given the second shot it was discovered she was pregnant and ready to have babies. Angel was placed back in a kennel and allowed to wake up............3 days later she gave birth to 7 healthy babies.


UPDATE: Angel's puppies are now 6 weeks old and they are going to another shelter to be adopted. However, Angel was going to be left behind and stand the same fate as before she had her puppies. We, at Pike County Humane Society couldn't stand by and let her meet that same fate. Our hearts broke for this beautiful "Angel". So, Angel will be coming to our shelter on Saturday, April 23rd. She will get her much needed rest, going to a specialist (Our wonderful Dr. Carlos from Valley Central) for her leg and will be given the love and compassion she so well deserves.

4/26 UPDATE: Angel had her surgery today. She was scheduled to go down today, however, she was in such pain with her leg that I took her yesterday. She was so scared that she hid under the bench of the Doctor's office. Her leg is broken and it is due to a very old injury. Angel suffered for years with a broken leg. Her surgery will be $1200.00 for her spay and to fix her broken leg.

Why do we do this? WE CARE! All of us at Pike County Humane Society believe that no animal should die without knowing human love, kindness and compassion. Whether it is for an hour, a day or a year. Help us help her. We are in desperate need of funds to help with her surgery, spaying and other medical needs. Please find it in your heart and see what we see in this beautiful, senior Mom. She took care of her babies even with a broken leg. Angel will also be up for Adoption. If there is a family who wants to give an "Angel" a home and fulfill her dreams of what it is like to be loved, then come see her this Saturday.

Please, we are begging for help with her medical bill. Our funds are extremely low but we could not let this little girl die. She stayed alive to give her puppies a life, we felt that she deserved to live too. PLEASE find it in your heart to help our "Angel".

Donations can be either mailed to our address at PO Box 255, Milford PA 18337, or sent thru our Paypal Account (using the link above). Please notate on the donation that it is intended for Angel's care.

The Girl Scouts of Troop 591 in Bushkill Help Out at the Country Kettle Adoption Days

It was great to have the helping hands of a group of Bushkill’s Troop 591 scouts at our Country Kettle Adoption Days on April 9th and 10th. While being shown how to handle the cats and kitties and the pups and dogs, the girls enjoyed playing with and socializing our felines, and cuddling and walking the smaller dogs at our event.

“Our pets really benefit from exposure to kind and gentle young people, making them more adoptable as they become more comfortable with loving humane contact,” noted Phyllis Simpson, a Humane Society volunteer who works with our Kathy Varkados in lining up volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups.

Pictured here are some of the participating scouts and pets: Abril holding little Trish, Corrine and Sulai holding Chihuahua twins O’Malley and McGuiness, and Edna with Bella, a sweet little Schipperkee /Jack Russell pooch.

An Engineer's Guide to Cats

Spaghetti Dinner

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On Saturday March 26th was our annual Spaghetti Dinner. This year saw a much bigger crowd than the previous 2 years. Many thanks to the following: For food donations: Apple Valley Restaurant, Milford Diner, Prime Time Meats and River Rock Inn Tami Kennedy for bringing a ton of Tricky Tray baskets. Annie Craige for prividing live music. And of course to those who came out to enjoy the dinner.

Low Cost Rabies and Vaccination Clinic

Sunday 3/20 we held our third and final rabies and low-cost vaccination clinic of the season. Over 400 animals were taken care of. We may do more this Fall so keep checking back for the schedule.

Special thanks to Dr. Clair of PAWS in E. Stroudsburg. After his costs he donated 100% of the rest back to the shelter. He also did a video of the event of the one at the Matamoras Fire Department, check it out below:


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Featured Pets

Help! We're buried in pets!

We have a lot great dogs and cats at the shelter right now who would love to go to a good loving home. All our cats and dogs are spay/neutered, up to date on vaccinations and even microchipped. All you need to do is provide the home and the love.

We also have other types of animals available such as rabbits, guinea pigs and even a ferret. Please call or stop by to see who is available.

Just a nice thought for the New Year:

Happy Tail!!

Recently we rescued Blue, as Australian Cattle Dog, from the Bowling Green shelter in Kentucky. Blue was dropped off at the shelter from a breeder who said she was "stupid". Blue is neurologically impaired and special needs so she was fostered by our board member Kathy, who works with special needs animals.

Kathy was also screening potential adopters and got a note from Kevin and Tim in Massachusettes, who drove all the way down for her. They have experience with special needs dogs and passed the "Kathy test" so we knew they were going to be good parents.

After they got Blue (now named Maggie) home they sent us news and videos.

"Maggie is really awesome, and she has fit in perfectly here. There honestly was absolutely NO adjustment period at all. She's just one of us, and it was instant. She and [their other dog] Kobi slept next to one another the whole ride home without any issues. She is eating and drinking great, playing like a wild girl, and could not be more friendly with us and with our other animals. Her tail NEVER stops wagging, and the kisses are abundant!!! We're really crazy about her! Thank you!! I'm so happy your shelter was willing to adopt out of state.

We only wanted a special needs puppy because we have the time and interest. Our local shelter (Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, MA) has lots of puppies all the time, but they rarely get a special needs. Tim and I realize from our experience with Ozzi how much love and reward comes with caring for a special needs dog, and were committed to finding one because for whatever reason we realize that these dogs are less "adoptable" because people think they are too difficult. Truthfully, they are not. Although Ozzi was diabetic and had multiple orthopedic and neurological issues, we never felt it was a big deal to manage him. It takes more time, and we're lucky to have it. As far as Kobi and Maggie (only one day's experience with Maggie...LOL), it's really nothing. I hardly consider either to be special needs. They are both independent in their own right, and just need more "watching over." I know that some people won't even consider a special needs animal, and Tim and I both use Kobi's (and now Maggie's) situations to educate people who ALWAYS come up to us when we're out to see the cute puppies. We figure if we can tell as many people as possible about special needs dogs, we might change the opinion of some, or even one person. So that's our hidden agenda!! We already know how much love these puppies have to give, and from our perspective, we are lucky to have them.

Much love,
Kevin and Tim"