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Helpful Resources

We want to be helpful in providing this directory for animal welfare. We do not stand by the services provided by these organizations.

Animal Shelters

Looking to rehome your pet?

Provide temporary housing and care for stray, lost, abandoned, or surrendered animals. They offer adoption services to rehome animals, but their primary function is to provide a safe haven for animals until they are adopted or reunited with their owners.

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Animal Rescue

Looking to adopt a new pet?

Primarily focus on rescuing animals from situations of neglect, abuse, abandonment, or imminent euthanasia in shelters. They often operate through a network of foster homes or facilities and prioritize finding permanent homes for rescued animals.

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Veterinary Care

Looking for emergency vet care?

Access to timely and appropriate veterinary care, including preventive measures such as vaccinations, parasite control, and treatment for illness or injury.

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Animal Sanctuary

Looking to visit a sanctuary?

An animal sanctuary rescues and provides a safe home for farm animals rescued from exploitation, offering them care, space, and freedom from harm. They also educate visitors about animal welfare and promote compassion and sustainable living.

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Feral Cat Resource

Looking for assistance with feral cats/TNR?

An organization, website, or service that provides support, information, and assistance related to feral cat populations. These resources may offer guidance on humane trapping and spaying/neutering, information on managing feral cat colonies, resources for finding homes for adoptable feral cats, and educational materials for communities on coexisting with feral cat populations. They may provide access to low-cost veterinary services, resources for caregivers of feral cats, and advocacy for humane treatment and management of feral cat populations.

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Handling & Restraint / Animal Control

Need to report animal abuse / Need help with a stray animal?

Employing humane handling techniques that minimize stress and discomfort when interacting with animals, whether for routine care, transport, or other purposes.

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Nutrition & Food Resources

Looking for a local pet store?

Providing a balanced and species-appropriate diet to meet the nutritional needs of animals, ensuring their health and vitality.

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Transportation

Need help transporting your animal?

Ensuring that animals are transported safely and comfortably, with consideration given to factors such as duration of travel, temperature control, and adequate space.

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Animal Advocate / Volunteer

Looking for volunteer opportunities / animal events?

Someone who actively promotes the well-being and rights of animals/individual who freely offers their time, skills, and services to support

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Dog Training

Looking for dog trainer?

Professional who specializes in teaching dogs obedience, behavior modification, and various skills through positive reinforcement techniques. They work with dogs and their owners to address behavioral issues, improve communication, and strengthen the bond between the pet and their human family. May offer individual or group training sessions, covering topics such as basic commands, socialization, leash manners, and specialized training for activities like agility or therapy work. They aim to help dogs become well-behaved, happy, and well-adjusted companions.

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Animal Welfare Financial Aid

Need financial assistance for vet care?

Financial assistance program designed to support the well-being and care of animals. These programs may include grants, subsidies, or scholarships provided by government agencies, non-profits, or private donors to fund initiatives such as spaying/neutering and emergency veterinary care.

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Dog Boarding Kennel

Looking to board your dog?

A facility where pet owners can temporarily house their dogs while they are away.

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Wildlife

Wildlife Emergency Care & Rescue

Wildlife rescue centers provide emergency care and rehabilitation for injured, distressed, or orphaned wild animals, with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat.

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Vision

The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative will set the standard for all animal welfare initiatives in NEPA and will work together, utilizing available resources to improve both the care and lives of animals.

Mission

The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative will work on initiatives aimed at ensuring animals in NEPA achieve a happy and healthy life—free from abuse and neglect.

NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic

The NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic, which launched in March 2023, increases access to quality, low-cost veterinary care for animals in the care of 40+ animal welfare organizations across the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. The NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic is a project of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary and the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative. 

The NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic was made possible by funding from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation and other funders’ support. Thanks to grant support from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation, Indraloka Animal Sanctuary was able to hire Dr. Leslie Interlandi as a full-time veterinarian for the NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic. 

The NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic offers services to 501(c)3 Northeastern Pennsylvania rescues, shelters, and sanctuaries that are part of the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative. To become involved with the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, contact the Scranton Area Community Foundation at awc@safdn.org.