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Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation

Animal rescue in Harrisburg, PA

We are a non-profit rescue group that takes in stray, abandoned, and sick animals, giving them medical and foster care until available for adoption. We offer low cost spay/neuter clinics to the public and a special program called Operation CatNIP for pet cats of low income qualified individuals and feral cats, and assist in TNR for cats.

Contact
Address
PO Box 1421
Harrisburg, PA 17105
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Adoptable pets at Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation

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Apollo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
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Morticia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
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Moonstone

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
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Tigger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
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MoMo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Harrisburg, PA
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Sushi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA

Rescue FAQs

Cumberland, Dauphin, York and Lancaster counties

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We offer an online adoption application at www.castwaycritters.org. We do check references, vet references, and housechecks. Once you are approved, you will be required to fill out an adoption agreement. Our animals have all been wormed, altered and vaccinated. Cats have been tested for FIV/FeLV. For more information, see our website at www.castawaycritters.org.

Adoption application

https://www.castawaycritters.org/apply-to-adopt

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