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Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation

Animal rescue in Harrisburg, PA

We are a non-profit rescue group that takes in stray, abandoned, and sick animals, giving them medical and foster care until available for adoption. We offer low cost spay/neuter clinics to the public and a special program called Operation CatNIP for pet cats of low income qualified individuals and feral cats, and assist in TNR for cats.

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PO Box 1421
Harrisburg, PA 17105
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Adoptable pets at Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation

We'll also keep you updated on Lord Flufferton - Courtesy Post's adoption status with email updates.
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Lord Flufferton - Courtesy Post

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Cleo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Marley's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Venus's adoption status with email updates.
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Venus

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Nyx's adoption status with email updates.
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Nyx

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on IVY's adoption status with email updates.
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IVY

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Cinnamon's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnamon

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Sushi's adoption status with email updates.
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Sushi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA

Rescue FAQs

Cumberland, Dauphin, York and Lancaster counties

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We offer an online adoption application at www.castwaycritters.org. We do check references, vet references, and housechecks. Once you are approved, you will be required to fill out an adoption agreement. Our animals have all been wormed, altered and vaccinated. Cats have been tested for FIV/FeLV. For more information, see our website at www.castawaycritters.org.

Adoption application

https://www.castawaycritters.org/apply-to-adopt

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We'll also keep you updated on Ruby Goose's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby Goose

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Lala's adoption status with email updates.
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Lala

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Auburn, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Chico's adoption status with email updates.
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Chico

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, Senior
CARISLE, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rory's adoption status with email updates.
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Rory

Jack Russell Terrier/Pug

Male, 2 yrs
Pottsville, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

Labrador Retriever/Black Mouth Cur

Female, Young
CARISLE, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Carter's adoption status with email updates.
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Carter

Rottweiler

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
York, PA

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