Welcome to the York County SPCA
Giving Animals A New Leash on Life
2024 Impact
animals reunited with owners
adoptions
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Hi, I'm Makenzie.
Playing peek-a-boo, it’s Makenzie! Little Miss Mak had a rough start to life as a cat from a home with too many cats to care for. As such, Makenzie has lived with multiple other cats and understands how to share her space, especially in a calmer setting than the one she came from. We don’t know how this young mom feels about dogs and kids, but she is warming up to staff and making us laugh with her antics.
Makenzie can be reserved at first and sensitive to noise. Like many cats from her home, she responds to new things by checking it out from a safe place. During those early days, the Makenzie you get hiding under her safety blankets is a different girl! She’ll roll around and make biscuits, head butting and encouraging you to play. We think this is more true to her personality, just covered up by her nerves at being away from the only home she’s known. As such, Makenzie would do best in a patient, loving home that allows her to settle in at her own pace. We think the girl she’ll become will be worthwhile, as long as her family is brave enough to take the chance on her.
Hi, I'm Macy.
Surrendered due to her family moving, Macy is now on the search for a new family to call her own. She may come off a little reserved at first, but give her just a few minutes and her goofy, playful personality starts to shine. Macy is food-motivated and eager to learn, and she loves chasing her toys when playtime begins. Macy has a strong personality and needs to be paired with the right dog; no cats for her though! With a little patience and a lot of love, Macy will make a fun, sweet companion for the lucky family who brings her home.
3159 Susquehanna Trail N
York PA 17406 Kennel #: 3537
Hi, I'm Blue.
Beautiful Blue is in love with the simple things in life: a kind hand, a warm lap, a bit of floor warmed by a sunbeam. She’s an older girl who has been through a lot, and she’s ready to retire for the time she has left with a single-cat family looking to help her make the most of it. She’ll pay you for your gift with her famous lap cuddles and mischievous trills!
Blue was found stray in need of medical assistance. It was unfortunately determined that she had mammary cancer, and though her known masses have been removed, Blue is considered hospice. She is also on prescription food for a history of bladder stones, and a daily medication. Please see staff for more information if you’re the safe haven Blue needs!
Hi, I'm Nicholas Barbell.
When you’re feeling down and out, Nicholas Barbell is ready to carry your burdens! This bigheaded boy came to the shelter from a home that had too many cats. Like many of the cats from his home, Nicholas gets overzealous around food and will follow you around yelling and trying to swipe an early bite—he might benefit from separate feedings to prevent competition with other cats because of this. He can get mouthy and impatient around mealtimes. It may be hard to imagine if you’re seeing Nicholas burrito up in his blankets, but Nicholas loves to dolphin jump up into your hands for pets and rub up on your legs! We aren’t sure how he feels about living with kids or dogs as he hasn’t been around them to our knowledge, but we’ve seen how he’s blossomed over his shelter stay, and we can imagine him bringing a lot of laughs and love to the home willing to take a chance on him!
Hi, I'm Mozzarella Stick.
Mozzarella Stick is a social, affectionate boy who was found as a stray and never reclaimed. He walks beautifully on leash, enjoys getting out for strolls, and is always happy to earn a few treats along the way (he’s not picky about the kind!). He also has a fashionable side and doesn’t mind showing it off—Mozzarella Stick looks pretty adorable sporting different outfits.
Mozzarella Stick is looking for an adult-only home where he can feel comfortable and set up for success. He has shown in a prior adoptive home that he isn’t comfortable around small children, so a quieter home without kids will help him relax and let his loving personality shine.
If you’re looking for a dog with a big personality and a sweet heart Mozzarella Stick might just be your perfect match.
3159 Susquehanna Trail N
York PA, 17406 Kennel#: 3537
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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.
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