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Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Animal shelter in South Abington Township, PA

Our team at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter strive to make a difference in the lives of every abused, homeless, abandoned or injured animal entrusted to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. We provide shelter, food, medical care and affection and an opportunity for a better future with a loving, forever home.

We may not be able to change the world, but if our efforts to change the world of the animals at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter can inspire you to better understand the plight of these animals and influence you to help us help them, then together we can positively transform the future of homeless and abused animals in our community. Please help give these poor souls a voice. With your support, these animals are given a second chance.

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967 Griffin Pond Rd
South Abington Township, PA 18411
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967 Griffin Pond Rd

South Abington Township, PA 18411

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Adoptable pets at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Orange Peel's adoption status with email updates.
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Orange Peel

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Senior
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on PRINCE Sweeney 5's adoption status with email updates.
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PRINCE Sweeney 5

Domestic Longhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Budda's adoption status with email updates.
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Budda

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Woody's adoption status with email updates.
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Woody

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Maddie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maddie

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Roxanne's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxanne

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on ASPEN's adoption status with email updates.
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ASPEN

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Dante's adoption status with email updates.
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Dante

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
South Abington Township, PA

Shelter FAQs

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, established in 1938, is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit serving Lackawanna and Wyoming County. We provide shelter, food, and medical care for approximately 250 animals, every day.

Our organization receives no financial assistance from the Federal, state or county government. So every donation makes a real difference to all of the animals in our care as we exist solely on the generosity of our community members.

Our Mission is to investigate, help prosecute and prevent cruelty to animals; promote adoption awareness, humane education and responsible pet ownership while we care for the many animal surrendered to our shelter to the best of our ability every day until we find them new loving homes.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Hours: Noon to 4:00pm, 6 days a week, closed Tuesdays.

ADOPTION APPLICATIONS
Please email your application to adoptions@griffinpondanimalshelter.com

Adoption Fees
Dogs
Puppy up to 1 year $185
Dogs 1 year and over $165
"Senior-to-Senior" $ 25*
*dog is already spayed or neutered
Dogs include the following:
Microchip
DA2ppv combination vaccine
Bordetella vaccine
One worming
Flea treatment with Frontline Plus or Revolution
Spay or Neuter Certificate

Cats
Kittens up to 1 year $65
Cats 1 year and older $50
Cats already fixed $25
"Senior-to-Senior" $10*
*cat is already spayed or neutered
Cats include the following:
Microchip
FVRCP Vaccine
Feline Leukemia and FIV Testing
Worming
Treatment with Frontline Plus
Spay or Neuter Certificate

Rabbits $50, $65/pair
Guinea Pigs $15, $20/pair
Rats/Mice $8, $10/pair
Gerbils $8, $10/pair
Hamsters $8
Ferrets $20, $30/pair
Birds $10/pair

Adoption application

https://www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

NEPA Pet Fund and Rescue

PO Box 3953,
Scranton, PA 18505

You Too Animal Rescue

Adoption Center (cats), 13489 Rte 220,
Towanda, PA 18848

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Binghamton, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Marilyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Marilyn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Endicott, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Lackawanna/luzerne, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Mr. G Man Gunther's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. G Man Gunther

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 6 mos
Jim Thorpe, PA
We'll also keep you updated on VAN's adoption status with email updates.
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VAN

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 mos
Thompson, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Mom Cat - # 9's adoption status with email updates.
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Mom Cat - # 9

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Wilkes Barre, PA

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