News
That Perfect Smile: a Seminar on Dental Health for Your Pet
February 16, 2012 :: 3:42 PMDr. Bryan Langlois, Medical Director at the Humane League of Lancaster, will be holding the first seminar of his monthly seminar series on basic pet health and husbandry. On Saturday, February 25 at 11 am , this seminar The Perfect Smile: Easy to Understand Information about the Dental Health of Your Pet will be held in the Pond Room at That Fish Place in Centerville.
This seminar will cover all the basic information on dental care and health. Topics that are included : an explanation of dental health in pets, preventative care (brushing and caring for their teeth), veterinary teeth cleaning and extraction, basic dental diseases of pets, what owners options are when it comes to dental problems, and a special section specifically on feline teeth issues focusing on inflammatory conditions of the mouth and gums seen in cats.
This seminar will be free to the public and no reservation is required. People attending are encouraged to bring a food donation for the Pet Pantry ( dry cat food is the greatest need) or a monetary donation to the Humane League.
Seminar: That Perfect Smile
Where: That Fish Place That Pet Place,
30 Dogs and Counting
February 10, 2012 :: 6:24 PM– Over 30 dogs were seized today from a Gordonville property, by Dog Law Enforcement Officers. The dogs were removed from the property due to neglect and unsanitary conditions inside the home. According to Danielle Ball, the Director of Humane Enforcement at the Humane League, "Many of the dogs are very underweight, appear to be in poor physical condition, and will need socialization."
The seized dogs are mostly smaller mixed breeds: miniature poodles, shih-tzu, and terrier mixes. The majority of these dogs after receiving medical attention will then enter our foster program, which will give them a chance to socialize and acclimate to a normal, healthy home life.
Less than two hours later, the Humane League received 20 more dogs from a condemned house in Lancaster City. The dogs seized from this home are also residing at the shelter until they are treated by the medical staff and then evaluated by our kennel technicians. This means the Humane League received 50 dogs today.
The cost of housing, feeding, and providing medical care for this number of dogs, in addition to the regular number of dogs we receive on a daily basis, is a great concern. “It costs the Humane League on average $200 to provide basic care per dog under normal circumstances. These dogs will require much more time and medical services due to their poor condition," said Becki Meiss, Vice President of Operations. The Humane League is at full capacity because of the rescued dogs. Thankfully, the Humane Society of Berks County has agreed to transport some already available dogs to their facility. The dogs will remain at the Humane Society of Berks County until they are adopted. For additional information regarding the Humane Society of Berks County, click here to visit their website.
If you would like to help the Humane League care for these neglected dogs, the most effective way is to please make a monetary donation at this time. Your donation will help give the dogs a chance at a better life. Click here to donate.When visiting the donation page, please use the Program Designation drop down bar and click on ARF: 30 Dogs and Counting.
Low Cost Vaccine Clinic for Cats
February 8, 2012 :: 2:25 PMDo you need a Valentine for your beloved feline friend ? The Humane League is offering a low cost vaccine clinic for cats only. For $10 ( cash or check) each cat will receive a FVRCP vaccine and rabies vaccine. For the safety of your cat please bring him or her in a secure carrier. This is an open event so no appointments are necessary.
Where: Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East , Lancaster PA 17602– in the Cat Adoption Center's Conference Room
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
What time: 10 am to 2 pm
Cost: $ 10 per cat ( cash or check )
Changes: Sunday Pet of the Week
February 8, 2012 :: 12:49 PMStarting Sunday, February 12, 2012, our Sunday News Pet of the Week will be available for adoption at our offsite adoption center, That Fish Place, That Pet Place. The adoption center is located at 237 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Offsite adoption hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Our main shelter is now closed on Sundays as of Jan. 1, 2012. If you have any questions regarding the Sunday Pet of the Week, please email dogadoptions@humaneleague.com or catadoptions@humaneleague.com.
$ 10 Vaccine Clinic for Dogs
February 2, 2012 :: 10:53 AMThe HLLC is happy to announce that it will be holding a low cost vaccine clinic for dogs only. The cost will be $10 (cash or check ) per dog and will include both a rabies and a distemper vaccination. This clinic will be held rain or shine since this is an indoor location. For everyone’s safety, please make sure your dog is on a secure leash and collar.
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time: 9am-1pm
Where: Two Dudes Painting Company,
750 Poplar St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
Don't forget to check out Two Dudes Painting Co. on the web at http://www.twodudes.com/
Thank You For Donating Stretch and Scratch Cat Products
January 26, 2012 :: 2:46 PMThe Humane League would like to extend our thanks to all of the people who donated Stretch and Scratch products for our cats. They are beneficial to the daily exercise and stress relief of our shelter cats. We currently have enough for about half of the cat cages in CAC, so if you are interested in making a donation to help our cat residents please visit http://stretchandscratch.com and place an order today. Many thanks and purrs !
All orders can be shipped to:
Humane League of Lancaster County
2195 Lincoln Highway East
Lancaster Pa 17602
Special Thanks to H.L. Wiker, Inc.
January 20, 2012 :: 11:10 AMH.L. Wiker is committed to providing superior excavation and site preparation services with integrity and focus on quality AND...they are also a friend of the HLLC! H.L. Wiker recently donated "bumper blocks" to make our parking lot a safer place for our visitors. They also generously provided the manpower to get these blocks secured and installed. Visit their website for more information on the services that they provide and consider them for any of your project needs. We appreciate local businesses who give back to the community! http://www.hlwiker.com/
Wish List Item of the Week
January 17, 2012 :: 10:31 AMThe cats and kittens of the Humane League of Lancaster would like to request scratch and stretch posts for their cages. This product which has been profiled in ASPCApro, is a great resource for shelter cats and kittens. It provides stress relief, exercise, promotes the usage of scratching posts, and because they are hung on the cage doors or walls, floor space is not used. Please visit http://stretchandscratch.com and place an order today ! Many thanks and purrs !
All orders can be shipped to:
Humane League of Lancaster County
2195 Lincoln Highway East
Lancaster Pa 17602
300 Pets Receive Low Cost Vaccines
January 13, 2012 :: 10:51 AMThe cat and dog low cost vaccine clinics were a great success. 300 hundred cats and dogs were vaccinated. In addition, the low cost vaccine clinics are a great way to get the community involved in animal health and to spread the importance of having your cat or dog vaccinated. The HLLC would like to extend a "thank you" to That Fish Place That Pet Place for allowing us to hold the low cost vaccine clinics at their store. Since the response to these clinics was so positive, the HLLC is planning on holding more low cost vaccine clinics in the future. However, no dates have been set.
Second Annual Birthday Bash for Puppy Mill Survivor
January 10, 2012 :: 4:56 PMNeed something to do Saturday night? Well, why not join us for Leo's Second Annual Birthday Bash! Leo is a six year old poodle who was rescued from a puppy mill. He gallantly represents the Humane League throughout the community by attending special events. In generous partnership with the Senft Family, owners of Natural Stoneworks, we are holding our second birthday party in Leo’s honor to bring the community together and to benefit homeless pets. Well behaved, leashed furry friends are more than welcome to attend and enjoy a pet friendly cake and buffet. Human refreshments will also be provided. While there is no cost for this event, attendees must bring an item from our wish list or make a financial donation at the door to benefit the League's animals.
Date: Saturday, January 14
Time: 5:30–8:30pm
Location: Natural Stoneworks, 455 Ice Ave, Lancaster PA 17602
Free, off-street parking will be available
Leo’s Birthday Bash will feature local artists who will donate a portion of the evening's proceeds to the Humane League. The artists attending the event are: Loryn Spangler-Jones, Marlin Bert, Sassy Crochet, Dave Findley and Lisa Madenspacher.
Thanks to our event sponsors: Hess’s BBQ, Candace Boyd at Salon K9, Valentino’s Cafe, Mr. DJ and Two Pups Pastry.
Any questions please contact jhess@humaneleague.com.
HLLC Offers 10 Dollar Vaccine Clinics for Both Cats and Dogs
January 10, 2012 :: 4:43 PMForgot to give your cat or dog a holiday gift? Well here is your chance to give them the gift of health. We are holding low cost vaccine clinics for cats on Jan. 11 and for dogs on Jan. 12 from 9am-1pm. The cost will be $10 (cash or check ) per cat or dog and will include both a rabies and a distemper vaccination. This clinic will be held rain or shine since this is an indoor location. For everyone’s safety, please bring your cats safely secured in a carrier and dogs must be on a leash. Dog licenses for 2012 will also be available Jan. 12.
The vaccine clinics will be held at That Fish Place, That Pet Place
237 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, United States
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 9:00 am — 1:00 pm for cats only
Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:00 am — 1:00 pm for dogs only
Holiday Hours
December 29, 2011 :: 1:44 PMThe Humane League and our Adoption Center at That Fish Place will be closed December 31 and January 1. Happy Holidays!
Raise $1,000 for the HLLC with a "like"
December 23, 2011 :: 11:27 AMTell all your friends... Park City Center is launching a fun promotion to benefit The Humane League of Lancaster County. Beginning 12/23/11 through 1/1/12, for each new Facebook member Park City Center will donate $1 directly to Humane League of Lancaster County. Let's see if we can reach our goal of $1,000! Visit Park City's Facebook page now to help our community's homeless animals. (You must be 13 or older to participate.) Please share this with your friends!
Holiday Hours
December 22, 2011 :: 11:43 AMThe Humane League will be closed on December 24 & 25. We will also be closed on December 31 & January 1. Happy Holidays!
Closing Early Tuesday
December 19, 2011 :: 2:54 PMThe Humane League will be closing early, at 5:00 pm, on Tuesday, December 20 so that our staff and volunteers may attend a well deserved holiday appreciation gathering. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, December 22.
Last Minute Gift Ideas
December 16, 2011 :: 12:45 PMAre you struggling to come up with last minute gift ideas for friends and family members who already have everything they could possibly need or want?
This holiday season, give the gift of helping a homeless pet's dream come true! At the HLLC, we are dedicated to creating meaningful and permanent relationships for homeless animals, not just during the holidays, but all year long. For donations of $25 and above, we will send a holiday card to your loved one, acknowleding that a donation was made in their honor, or in honor of their pet. You can choose a card featuring the adoption story of Chauncey, a kitten who is a foster care graduate, or Meadow, a Beagle who had been adopted and brought back to the shelter before finally finding a permanent family where she has blossomed.
Head over to our secure, online donation page. Just type in the amount you would like to donate and select "Send a Holiday Card" from the drop down Program Designation Menu. You will be able to specify whether you would like Chauncey's card or Meadow's card. Be sure to complete the dedication information and let us know who to send a card to.
Hurry! — Online donations for Holiday Cards must be made by 9:00am on Wednesday, December 20 in order for us to get a card out in the mail to your loved one.
Special Thanks to Design Data
December 14, 2011 :: 3:49 PMDoes your business or the company you work for need a full service I.T. solution for computer problems and network support? If so, check out Design Data I.T. Services and Consulting! Over the past several years Design Data has been an invaluable friend to the HLLC, offering us quality computer support at a discounted rate. They have generously decided to continue providing their services to us for 2012 at a reduced cost and we thank them for their commitment to our organization! Visit Design Data online: www.ddco.com.
Address Correction for Vaccine Clinic
December 9, 2011 :: 12:09 PMIn our previous news post regarding the low cost vaccine clinic for cats that is taking place this Sunday we provided the wrong address. The correct address is:
Jackson Hewitt Tax Office
Columbia Plaza
960 Lancaster Ave, Columbia PA 17512
Give your cat the gift of health this holiday season. We are holding a low cost vaccine clinic for cats only from 8am-12pm. The cost will be $10 (cash or check ) per cat and will include both a rabies and a distemper vaccination. This clinic will be held rain or shine since this is an indoor location. For everyone’s safety, please bring your cat safely secured in a carrier.
Leo's 2nd Annual Birthday Bash
December 7, 2011 :: 4:14 PMLeo is a six year old poodle who was rescued from a puppy mill. He gallantly represents the Humane League throughout the community by attending special events. In generous partnership with the Senft Family, owners of Natural Stoneworks, we are holding our second birthday party in Leo’s honor to bring the community together and to benefit homeless pets. Well behaved, leashed furry friends are more than welcome to attend and enjoy a pet friendly cake and buffet. Human refreshments will also be provided. While there is no cost for this event, attendees must bring an item from our wish list or make a financial donation at the door to benefit the League's animals.
Date: Saturday, January 14
Time: 5:30–8:30pm
Location: Natural Stoneworks, 455 Ice Ave, Lancaster PA 17602
Free, off-street parking will be available
Leo’s Birthday Bash will feature local artists who will donate a portion of the evening's proceeds to the Humane League. The artists attending the event are: Loryn Spangler-Jones, Marlin Bert, Sassy Crochet, Dave Findley and Lisa Madenspacher.
Thanks to our event sponsors: Hess’s BBQ, Candace Boyd at Salon K9, Valentino’s Cafe, Mr. DJ and Two Pups Pastry.
Any questions please contact jhess@humaneleague.com.
$10 Vaccine Clinic for Cats
December 2, 2011 :: 11:45 AMGive your cat the gift of health this holiday season. We are holding a low cost vaccine clinic for cats only. The cost will be $10 (cash or check ) per cat and will include both a rabies and a distemper vaccination. This clinic will be held rain or shine since this is an indoor location. For everyone’s safety, please bring your cat safely secured in a carrier.
Date: Sunday, December 11, 2011
Time: 8am-12pm
Where: Jackson Hewitt Tax Office
960 Lancaster Ave
Columbia, PA 17512
Holiday Adoption Specials
November 30, 2011 :: 3:25 PMWe're offering holiday adoption specials on all of our animals this winter season! If you have been thinking about adopting a furry friend and you can commit to providing him/her with a lifetime of love and care, than we'd love to have you come out to the Humane League or to our offsite adoption center at That Fish Place, That Pet Place! Make it a family affair and bring everyone out to meet your new best friend.
Starting December 1 and continuing through December 25:
Adoption fees for all cats will be $12.00, in celebration of the twelve days of Christmas. Adoption fees for all Pit Bulls will be $25.00, to help our pitty friends find homes for the holidays.
Adoption fees for all small mammals will be waived.
Can't adopt a Pit Bull but still want to help? You can sponsor one (or more) Pit Bull Adoption for a tax deductible donation of $25. Just click here to get started.
Wish List Item of the Week
November 29, 2011 :: 1:41 PMThis holiday season, our staff are wishing for a good quality digital camera. NBC news recently did a segment about how good photographs can save lives. We're fortunate enough to have a great group of volunteers who come out to photograph our animals, but we don't have a working camera at the shelter. We would also be able to use a camera to take pictures of animals in foster care, at our vet clinic, special events, and animals who have overcome neglect and cruelty.
We've listed two cameras on our amazon.com wish list. One is high end and the other is a less expensive model. We would LOVE the DSLR camera but we would also be grateful for a good camera that simply works. If you are able to purchase and donate either camera to us, please e-mail info@humaneleague.com so that we have all of your information to send you a receipt for tax purposes and a special thank you card.
Holiday Hours
November 23, 2011 :: 2:16 PMWe will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, so that our staff can enjoy the holiday with friends and family. We will reopen on Friday for our regular business hours. Happy Thanksgiving!
We Want YOU — for Our Tailwagger's Trot Committee
November 22, 2011 :: 11:45 AMWe're currently seeking volunteers to serve on our 2012 Tailwagger's Trot Committee. If you have experience with event planning, marketing, fundraising, or are just looking for a unique opportunity to help the homeless animals of Lancaster County, than we want to hear from you. We are already in the planning stages for next year's Trot. Committee members must be available to meet one weekday evening per month. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Joe Hess, Special Events Coordinator, at jhess@humaneleague.com or (717) 393‑6551 ext. 223.
Adopted Dog Saves Girl; Story to be Featured on Animal Planet
November 18, 2011 :: 3:20 PMJack was found in a dumpster before he was brought to the Humane League where he was adopted by the Pieters family. Jack was meant to be a special friend for Maya Pieters, who was born with a rare disorder that caused developmental delays and other problems, including difficulties with speech, swallowing, and eating. Immediately after bringing Jack home Maya bonded with him and began talking more to her new canine companion than she ever had before. What the Pieters didn't know is that Jack would become more than just a friend for Maya, he would end up saving her life as she began to suffer from Grand Mal Seizures.
Three years after adopting Jack, Maya had her first grand mal seizure. Jack alerted Maya's parents that she was in trouble by barking frantically and scratching at her bedroom door. The Pieter's called 911 and Maya was rushed to the emergency room where she was able to receive life saving care. Since then, Jack has demonstrated an amazing ability to predict Maya's seizures before they happen; he refuses to leave her side until after the seizure is over and she is recovering.
Jack and Maya's story will air on Monday, November 28 at 8:00 p.m in an episode of Saved, a new television series airing on Animal Planet. A sneak peek of the episode can be seen on Animal Planet's website.
The HLLC, in partnership with the Lampeter-Strasburg School District, invites you to join us for a free viewing party and reception.
Viewing Party Details
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Where: Lampeter Strasburg High School's Performing Arts Center
What: Come meet Jack, a Terrier Mix who went from trash, to treasure, to hero for L-S student, Maya Pieters, and her family! Refreshments will be available through the Interact Club. All proceeds will benefit the HLLC. Humane League cats, dogs, and small animals will be available for adoption.
Cost: Free; donations from the League's wish list will gladly be accepted.
Humane League Seeks Sites for Low Cost Vaccine and Spay/Neuter Clinics
November 11, 2011 :: 12:45 PMAs part of our commitment to build a no-kill community, we want to offer more low cost vaccine and spay/neuter clinics to pet owners in need. We need your help to find places that can host a clinic. A building space with a minimum of 2,000 square feet along with electric access and lighting is required to hold a spay/neuter clinic; a vaccine clinic would only require 1,000 square feet of space. A warehouse type of space would be ideal. HLLC Medical Director and Veterinarian Dr. Bryan Langlois, states, "Providing affordable basic medical care (vaccines and/or spay/neuter surgery) for those pet owners who are suffering in this economy or are on fixed low incomes is a crucial piece of the no-kill community solution. Every day I hear the story of animals that are surrendered to the Humane League because of easily preventable illnesses. Offering spay/neuter services helps prevent unwanted litters from being born. More importantly though, it helps prevent or eliminate the health issues that intact animals can develop later in life (such as prostatic enlargement/infection, breast cancer, a life threatening infection of a uterus, etc.). These issues often lead to animals being surrendered to the Humane League and other shelters. I am asking the community for their help in providing this service. By helping me locate locations to hold these clinics, I can provide the services these areas so desperately need."
The HLLC requests that local business owner’s or community members who believe they may have a suitable space available contact Humane League Medical Director, Dr. Bryan Langlois for more details at blanglois@humaneleague.com or call (717) 393‑6551 ext. 241.
Humane League Seeks to go "No-Kill"
November 4, 2011 :: 11:22 AMDid you catch this article in the Lancaster Newspaper earlier this week? If not, it's a must-read, which is why we are sharing it here on our website.
Originally Published Nov 03, 2011
By TOM KNAPP, Staff Writer
The Humane League of Lancaster County is shifting its philosophy, if not its actual practice, in regard to unwanted pets. "We are working towards the day when Lancaster County will be a 'no-kill' community. That means all healthy, adoptable pets have a place to be," Megan Gallagher Clark, the League's vice president of development and outreach, said Wednesday. The issue came to light in a press release about a new logo design, which League officials said would "support the organization's new directive as we begin the work of creating a no-kill community."
"No-kill" is a buzzword among shelters meaning animals in a shelter never are euthanized to make room for more animals. "We know that it would be a challenge to accomplish," Clark said. "But regardless of how challenging it may be, that really should be the goal of a community animal shelter." The concept is still premature in Lancaster County, she added. "It's not fair to the community to declare the battle won before it's over," she said. "That just means someone else would have to do it. And that's not our goal." Unfortunately, she said, the reality of no-kill shelters is that they must close their doors to incoming animals whenever the facility is full. "You only can take in what you can place, and we don't think that's valuable to the community," Clark said.
"We're the only shelter of our size in the county, so it's not like we can just close our doors tomorrow and say we're not taking in any more animals because we're no-kill." But the Humane League is working in a direction to make a no-kill philosophy — "where no healthy, adoptable animal should be euthanized for lack of a home" — feasible, she said. "For the past five years, we have been looking more concretely at changes we as an organization can make that would impact pet overpopulation in Lancaster County," she said. "We have been quietly working internally."
Strategies range from promotions, during which pets are made available for adoption at discounted rates — and sometimes even for free — to programs to trap, neuter and release feral cats and collaborations with breed-specific rescue groups. "We're trying to move the community to the point where there are no unwanted pets," Clark said. "We don't really have a timeline established. You're not going to see any startling change," she said. "It's not like on Jan. 1 we're going to stop accepting pets once our shelter is full. This is just something we're working on. "We as an organization are focusing on a solution-based model rather than just dealing with the symptoms of overpopulation." Even so, she said, there will still be a need for some euthanasia. "There will still always be animals that are too aggressive or too sick or injured to be placed for adoption," she said. The new logo, unveiled this week, features a less-formal look coupled with hand-rendered animal designs representing the variety of pets served by the organization.
Noticed something different on our site?
November 1, 2011 :: 12:05 AMDid you notice something different on our website today? We’ve changed our logo! Our new logo will support the Humane League’s new directive as we begin the work of creating a no-kill community. Joan Brown, Humane League President, states, “This new image supports a constant theme of serving all kinds of pets in order to save more lives.” The new logo will include a series of hand rendered animals that are representative of the wide variety of animals that we serve. As you can see, this new logo matches the look of our website, which was redesigned last January. In addition, the new logo is less formal and more alive, with the ability for different animals to be featured across our publications. We are going to be updating our printed materials (such as envelopes and business cards) only as we run out of what we already have, so that we are not being wasteful. The logo will be debuted on the brochure for our 2012 membership drive. For more information about becoming a member of the Humane League, please visit humaneleague.com/donate/members.
Get Your Bread, Milk, & Adopt a Cat!
October 28, 2011 :: 1:32 PMWe're celebrating the first snowstorm of the season by discounting all cat adoption fees! Adoption fees for all cats will be just $20.00, beginning today and continuing through the end of the day on Tuesday, November 1. As always, senior cats eight years or older are free to a good home. Cat Adoption Packages include having the cat spayed or neutered, Felv/FIV testing, basic vaccinations, Flea Treatment, Microchipping for permanent identification, a complimentary exam at a Participating Vet, a collar and 30 days of free ShelterCare Pet Insurance. Even though it's almost November, we're still seeing a steady number of cats coming into the shelter. We currently have over 130 cats up for adoption, with an additional 53 cats in foster homes. We have almost thirty cats in our incoming area that are waiting to be placed up for adoption, except that we don’t have any cages open to put them in. We are hoping that discounting all of our cat adoption fees will motivate people to come in and adopt. As always, we urge potential adopters to consider that adopting a cat is a lifetime commitment. Cats will need food, cat litter, toys, treats and routine veterinary care. We hope that by offering a discounted adoption fee, you will take advantage of these initial savings to get off to a good start with your new friend! Some of our adoptable cats can be viewed online our website: http://humaneleague.com/adopt/cats/.
Wish List Item of the Week
October 28, 2011 :: 12:05 PMWe are in urgent need of new pet clippers. When long haired dogs and cats come into us as strays or as victims of animal cruelty/neglect, they are often matted and in need of grooming. Please consider donating a pair of clippers to us from our amazon.com wish list. Our animals and staff would greatly appreciate it!
