Welcome to the York County SPCA
Giving Animals A New Leash on Life
2024 Impact
animals reunited with owners
adoptions
spay & neuter surgeries
Hi, I'm Hartley.
Full of heart and handsome to boot, this guy is Hartley. Hartley was brought in as an injured stray with signs of ownership and having recent medical care, but he wasn’t reclaimed. Hartley lives life like a king with everything on demand. He’ll climb into your lap or give you ‘hugs’ with his paws over his shoulders, sometimes going all the way up for a ride! He retained a bit of a street-savvy cat’s edge, getting mouthy when he’s overstimulated or excited to eat. (Like we said, he’s the one in charge here.) Hartley likes to hunt and enjoys kicker toys that he can grab and sit on, though he’ll chase toys around too!
Hartley seems to have a dense coat and could use some support with the brush despite being shorthair. Due to his background, we don’t know how Hartley feels about living with cats, dogs, and kids. With his occasional rough play behavior, slow introductions and temperament matches would be essential to a harmonious home. Hartley may be a cat who gives love on his terms, but the love he gives is intense! He’s ready to rule the roost again… just as soon as he gets out of that cone.
Hi, I'm Misty.
Misty is a sweet, older female cat with a gentle soul and a shy personality. She may take a little time to come out of her shell, but beneath her quiet nature is a loving companion just waiting to bond with the right person. Once she feels safe, Misty shows her affectionate side in soft, subtle ways that make her all the more special.
She has experience living in a home with multiple other cats, so she may do well in a calm, cat-friendly environment—especially with patient companions who respect her space.
Misty would thrive in a peaceful home where she can settle in at her own pace and build trust gradually. With a little patience and a lot of love, she’ll reward you with quiet companionship and a loyal heart.
Hi, I'm Onyx.
Bringing good luck and love to his future forever home, this black cat’s name is Onyx. Onyx came from a home with too many cats for his owner to care for. Onyx took to his old roommates with gusto, head butting the other cats like they’d never been apart. He’s been more unsure in opening up to human staff, waiting until he feels safe to come out and greet you, but we expect him to blossom with just a little more time based on his hesitant affection.
Due to Onyx’s background, we don’t know how he feels about living with dogs or kids, but he’s well accustomed to sharing his space with other feline friends and had numerous roommates from his old home here with him in the shelter who he enjoys. Onyx is a very new resident of the shelter, but he’s coming around to the shelter life quickly. He seems to possess a quiet, resilient spirit, and we look forward to getting to know him more until his forever family recognizes this precious gem and takes him home!
Hi, I'm Spirit.
With his chubby cheeks and little white paws, meet Spirit! Spirit came into the shelter with Koda due to their former family’s trouble affording care after the arrival of a new baby. Spirit’s previous family writes that he is talkative, lovey, and enjoys following his people around, but that he can be shy, particularly with strangers. As a newcomer to the shelter environment and a cat who has never been away from the home of his birth, Spirit has not had the opportunity to open up much to us yet, but he will show more of his true colors as he settles in—wherever he ends up!
Spirit was born and raised in his former household never having lived around dogs or human children before coming in. He was raised with other cats and was said to be generally good with them, but he can become anxious around them. Spirit may do well with cats who are not too bossy or domineering as a result. Spirit’s soulmate would look past his reserved exterior and be ready to love him in whatever form that takes: a quiet shadow, or a loud one!
Hi, I'm Koda.
Koda is on his way, with new friends and new places to see! Koda came into the shelter with Spirit due to their former family’s trouble affording care after the arrival of a new baby. Koda’s previous family writes that he is fairly independent, with a love for being pet and playing with toys. As a newcomer to the shelter environment and a cat who has never been away from the home of his birth, Koda has not had the opportunity to open up much to us yet, but he will show more of his true colors as he settles in—wherever he ends up!
Koda was born and raised in his former household never having lived around dogs or human children before coming here. He was raised with other cats and was reportedly not good with them, so Koda may do best as a solo cat or a singleton for a family that doesn’t mind a cat that keeps himself busy during the workday hours and gives love on his terms. Koda can’t wait to be there with his forever family by his side, but until that day comes, you can find him here!
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Fostering saves two lives – the life of the animal in your home and the one we now have space for in the shelter. Our foster families create the capacity for us to care for more animals, and for pets struggling in the shelter environment, a foster family’s loving home can make a life-saving difference. Join our foster team to help pets heal, grow, and prepare for their forever home.
2024 Impact
pets saved thanks to our volunteer foster families
volunteer hours
pounds of food donated through our Pet Food Pantry
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- Taylor Harris
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