There are more than 10 times as many dogs and cats born in America than there are homes to take them in.
For every person born, there are 15 dogs and 45 cats.
More than 70,000 puppies and kittens are born in this country each day.
25% of the animals in shelters are pedigree.
The vast majority of the animals at the Fayette SPCA are given up by their owners.
There are an estimated 49 to 60 million cats in the U.S.
Only 15% of stray dogs and just 2% of stray cats are reclaimed by their families.
A Rescue Dog’s Prayer
Dear God, Please send me somebody who'll care! I'm tired of running, I'm sick with despair My body is aching, it's so racked with pain And dear God, I pray as I run in the rain That someone will love me and give me a home A warm cozy bed and a big juicy bone
My last owner tied me all day in the yard Sometimes with no water and God, that was hard! So I chewed my leash God and I ran away To rummage in garbage and lie as a stray
But now God, I'm tired and hungry and cold And I'm so afraid that I'll never grow old They've chased me with sticks, hit me with stones While I run the streets just looking for bones!
I'm not really bad God, please help if you can For I have become just a "victim of man!" I'm wormy dear God and I'm ridden with fleas And all that I want is an owner to please!
If you find one for me God,, Ill try to be good I won't chew their shoes and I'll do as I should. I'll love them, protect them and try to obey When they tell me to sit, to lie down or to stay!
I don't think I'll make it too long on my own Cause I'm getting so weak and I'm, Oh so alone Each night as I sleep in the bushes I cry Cause I'm so afraid God, that I'm gonna die!
I've got so much love and devotion to give That I should be given a new chance to live. So dear God please, please answer my prayer And send me somebody who will really care. --Unknown
The Fayette SPCA is a non-profit organization created exclusively for charitable and educational purposes including the prevention of cruelty to animals. Our main goals are to care for and shelter homeless animals, relieve the suffering among animals from any source, provide humane education, and to enforce the Animal Protection Laws of Pennsylvania.
Adopting a friend
Bringing a pet home will involve a lifestyle change, and a noticable one at that. Considering that this pet may be a part of your family for approximately the next 10 to 20 years, the decision to adopt a companion animal should be well thought out ... not an impulsive decision.
We want the smoothest transition and positive outcome for both the animal and the adoptive family, so we have set forth the following guidelines for Fayette SPCA adoptions:
You must be 18 years of age or older to adopt an animal.
All family members are in agreement about the adoption.
You are not adopting the animal for someone else or as a gift.
If you currently have pets, you must currently have a veterinarian and provide us their phone number.
If you rent you need to have the written approval of your landlord stating that you can have the pet.
Dog adoption fees begin at $100 and up, depending on the dog, of which you get $30 back after you provide a veterinarian certificate that the dog has been spayed or neutered, if it has not already been done prior to adoption. All animals leaving the shelter must be spayed or neutered.Adopters must sign a legally binding contract stating that spaying or neutering will be done within the timeframe set forth by the Fayette SPCA. Failure to have the pet spayed or neutered can result in confiscation of the pet and possible prosecution by the Fayette SPCA.
The Fayette SPCA reserves the right to refuse any adoption for any reason them deem feasible.
We make every effort to adopt out only healthy animals. Since the medical history of most of the animals brought to animal shelters is incomplete, your new pet may have an illness that is in the incubation stage, or a condition that has not yet shown any obvious symptoms. For that reason, adopters are urged to take their new pets to a veterinarian within three working days to make sure all is well. The Fayette SPCA does not guarantee the health, disposition, breed, or adult size of any animal adopted from this facility. The Fayette SPCA is NOT responsible for ANY medical fees incurred after the adoption date. That being said, The Fayette SPCA does do all it can to make sure its pets are healthy and well cared for.
Adopted pets' vaccination(s) and test records vary due to each animal's individual history, age, length of time at the shelter, etc.
The Fayette SPCA is located off Route 119 between Uniontown and Connellsville at 215 Rankin Air Shaft Road, Uniontown,PA. From Route 119 take the Gallatin Ave. exit and follow the signs to PennDot. Turn left at the PennDot Building, onto Rolling Hills Estate Road. Then take the next right onto Rankin Air Shaft Road. The shelter is located about 1/2 mile on the left, across from the entrance to Camelot Veterinary Hospital.
Shelter hours are 12 Noon to 4 PM Monday through Friday
This sweet Boxer mix girl was found as a stray, and it was very evident that she had recently delivered a litter of pups, as her milk was still flowing very freely and causing her much discomfort. Unfortunately, when we found her, we couldn't find the pups anywhere. Gracie (33967) has come a long way since that time. She is such a sweet, loving girl, although a bit shy. We can't understand why she keeps being passed over as the perfect companion and family pet, as you can see from her photo, she's full of personality and playfulness. She's all ready for her new furever home. Gracie (33967) is up to date on her shots and is patiently waiting for that perfect someone who will love her furever.
Are you that special person ? Please come and meet Gracie (33967) today ........ What are you waiting for?
PROUDLY PROVIDING ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES TO THE FOLLOWING FAYETTE COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES:
* Belle Vernon Borough * Bullskin Township * Connellsville City * Connellsville Township * Dunbar Borough * Dunbar Township * Everson Borough * Fairchance Borough * German Township * Masontown Borough * Newell Borough * Nicholson Township * North Belle Vernon * North Union Township * Perry Township * South Union Township * Uniontown City * Upper Tyrone Township
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EXCITING NEWS
The Fayette SPCA and Animal Friends of Pittsburgh are partnering to offer residents of Fayette County a MOBILE RESOURCE CENTER LOW-COST CAT SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM.
Animal Friends has introduced a new clinic -- the only one of its kind in the Pittsburgh area -- to fight pet overpopulation. The mobile clinic is a fully operational operating room, manned with a spay-and-neuter veterinarian and staff. The cats will be held in cages built into the vehicle's interior before vet technicians administer anesthesia. Once an animal is sedated, it will be moved to the lone surgery table. Recovery will take place inside the partner shelter
Our next clinic is not scheduled yet, but will be posted here soon, so please keep watching for updates!
To be eligible for this program, you must provide proof that your annual household income is under $42,000 per year. The cost per cat, once you're determined income eligible, is $35.00. This fee covers the spay/neuter, vaccination for rabies if needed, check for ear mites and fleas, and, if necessary, receive prevention medication. All eligible clients must also sign a copy of a waiver before surgery will be performed. They can perform spay surgery on cats that are in heat or pregnant at no additional charge.
To be eligible, you must complete 3 forms, all of which you can download:
Adoption Events at the Fayette SPCA
with Special Adoption Fees
Senior Adoption Day - Sat., Nov. 14: Special rates for senior pets.
All dogs 5 years of age and older have a special $5.00 Adoption Fee.
All other fees (License, Vaccinations, etc.) still apply
