Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
- What is your number? 570-253-4037
- What is your Email? dessin@ptd.net
- What are your hours? 12 - 3:00 by appointment only with an approved application. For other services no appointment is necessary.
- What days are you open? Every day but Wednesdays.
- How much does it cost to adopt a pet? Kittens are $75 or $100 for 2. Cats are $50. Puppies are $250. Dogs are $175. A senior dog is $100.
- Do you still do senior and senior discount? No.
- How do I go about adopting an animal? Fill out an application and wait for it to be approved. ***Downloadable applications are with our Available Pets, or you can come in for a paper one Thurs-Tues between 12-3 pm.
- Where can I send my digital application? dessin@ptd.net
- What comes with my pet? Every animal is fully vaccinated, dewormed, treated for fleas and ticks, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. And we can provide you with a small gift basket of anything you're in need of if need be.
- What type of animals do you have/accept? Only dogs and cats.
- Can I just drop off an animal? No. We need to know prior why the animal is being brought in and if we have the space for it.
- I found a dog, what do I do? If the dog will come to you, you can bring it to us to check for a microchip. If the dog is not friendly, contact the local dog warden for help. We do not capture animals.
- I found a feral cat, what do I do? If you have caught it, C Alley Cat may be able to help. We don't take in feral cats and we have a waiting list for domesticated cats.
- I found kittens, what do I do? If the kittens look younger than 8 weeks and aren't in a location where they're in danger, leave them be. Do not move kittens unless absolutely necessary. Check to see if the mother is near by. A mother cat will not abandon her kittens, if she is not in sight she will return at night. We can potentially accept kittens, if we have available space at the shelter or an available Foster family.
- I am moving and can't bring my pets, what do I do? Call or email the shelter and let us know what you have. If we have space at the shelter or an available Foster family, we will be able to help you. There is a $25 surrender fee PER pet, or if you're out of the county it's $50 per pet.
- I want to spay/neuter my animal, can I come to you for that? We do not provide those services but we have vouchers for Wallenpaupack Vet Clinic to help with the cost.
- What services DO you provide? We can microchip your pet for only $40. We also sell dog licenses.
- Do you need towels, sheets or blankets? We get the most use out of blankets and towels. Donations can be dropped off any time and placed in our donation bins which are right outside our front door.
- What kind of dog or cat food do you need? Dry cat/dog food for digestive issues and skin issues.