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Great Holiday Gift Idea and helps the Hillside!
Order "8 State Hurricane Kate: The
Journey and Legacy of a Katrina Cattle Dog" today through
the end of November and
$5.00 of your purchase goes to support our vital "Joe's Fund"
MORE INFO>>
Kate was rescued from
a rooftop 9 days after Hurricane Katrina stuck. This is the
unforgettable story of the powerful bond between a cattle dog
rescued from a rooftop and the woman who wouldn't give up on
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NOTICE
Due to severely over-crowded conditions
NO OUT of COUNTY ANIMALS are being accepted for intake
at the Hillside SPCA at this time.
All OUT-OF-COUNTY ADOPTIONS require submittal of
an
application WITH vet
references, our APPROVAL of the application, and mandatory spaying or
neutering of the animal PRIOR to
adoption. See our FAQ
page for more info. |
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Many animals are
brought to shelters because of "behavior problems" their owners
mistakenly believe to be permanent. Nationwide, nearly 70% of
these animals end up being "put to sleep" making death from
behavior problems the leading cause of pet mortality. Many times,
it is our OWN inappropriate reaction to natural instincts in
animals that is the REAL problem. |
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ZERO - Number of animals "put
to sleep" at the Hillside SPCA "because they were here too long"
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URGENT ALERT
Due to an influx of animals surrendered because
of foreclosures and other economic related problems along
with the many unwanted animals already coming through the
doors the shelter is FULL. There is NO MORE room.
Unless adoptions quickly increase, the staff
will be forced to make decisions that they dread with all
their heart. PLEASE, if you can adopt or foster,
please help save a life and contact or visit us TODAY.
PLEASE.
View the story on WPVI-TV Philadelphia
HOLIDAY EVENTS to BENEFIT HILLSIDE!
At the Schuylkill Mall, Frackville, PA (Intersections
of Route 61 and Interstate 81):
Hillside SPCA Booth and Display November 28th AND Dec
12 thru 14 -- Visit our booth where we will be
having grab bags, carob dipped biscuits, toys and so
much more.
Now you can help them choose which eligible animal rescue
organizations will receive special funds to help animals!
Participating is simple. You can cast one vote every day for
your favorite rescue. Voting begins on September 29th and
ends at midnight (PST) on December 14th, 2008. The more
friends you can rally to
VOTE FOR US (Just click Here) the better our chances of
winning. Get people involved! We are counting on you!
Eligible organizations with the most votes could receive one
of these grants: Grand Prize: One $25,000
grant! Runner Up: One $10,000 grant!
State Winners*: Fifty-four $1,000 state
grants Weekly Winners**: Eleven $1,000
weekly grants |
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We are a truly unique animal shelter.
Our dog and puppy population is rarely less than 100, and
our feline facility is always on overload with nearly 200 cats
and kittens in residence.
Many shelters put a strict time limit on how long they will
allow an animal to be in the shelter before euthanizing them. The Hillside SPCA does not. We have some
residents here at the shelter who have been with us for years,
even their entire lives. No animal at the Hillside SPCA is
ever put to death for being here "too long".
The animals here are NEVER sentenced to life in a kennel
as in some shelters. Dogs can run and play in a
large fenced-in area and cats have large "condos" and
enclosed extended rooms so that they can socialize and safely
enjoy "the outdoors".
Our outstanding adoption rate allows us to take in unwanted
animals without putting a time limit on them, but the
current
unrelenting
stream of unwanted, abused, and homeless animals arriving
to take the place of those adopted is leaving us severely over-crowded.
The Hillside SPCA is able to keep our doors open for the
animals who need us only through donations from our
supporters. The shelter does not receive government funds, nor is
it affiliated with any national organization. Monetary,
pet food, and supply donations are always welcome and deeply
appreciated!
If you would like to volunteer, we encourage you to donate
your time to help make the day brighter for a homeless animal. |
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Of Interest... |
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Get a
personalized VISA Card with your pet's photo!! |
"A good example of the high quality animal shelter sites in
Pennsylvania" |
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DONATE
to the Hillside SPCA
ON-LINE! |
Fast, Easy, SECURE!
Choose a single time donation
or subscribe to our Monthly Recurring Donor Subscription
program.
Why not
DONATE TODAY?
Those wishing to make a donation in
memory of Joseph Parnell should send contributions
to: Joseph Parnell Emergency and Spay/Neuter Fund Hillside
SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901
or
CLICK HERE to donate
on-line. |
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For Pet Lovers |
Soft Paws as a humane and effective alternative to
de-clawing cats.
Dog Dictionary - humorous
insight into doggie "terms".
The Iditarod - really the "Great"
American Race?
lostpets.com -
Search this free service to help re-unite lost pets with their
owners.
Stolen
Pets - Nearly two million companion animals are stolen
each year. Some under false pretense through "free
ads", abducted from their yards, or are taken from humane
shelters through a practice called pound seizure. These
animals are then sold to research laboratories, dog-fighting
rings, or puppy mills, where they are abused and often killed.
Your tax dollars are also involved... This is NOT an "urban
legend" as some would like you to believe. FREE Ads are NO Bargain
- what really happens to pets placed in "free ads" and ways to
avoid their suffering.
Puppy Mills - why you should
NEVER buy a dog from a pet shop.
United Animal Nations - "Lifeline" program may provide
help for those unable to afford vet care for their pet |
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We participate in the Snuggles Project |
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