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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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Flynn Ryder

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Harrisburg, PA
Special Needs
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JAFAR

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
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Sunny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Harrisburg, PA
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Sushi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
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Cedar

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Harrisburg, PA
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Cleo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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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Maui

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
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Leon

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Dillsburg, PA
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Ivy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Westminster, MD
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Unlisted Dog

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female
Westminster, MD
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RANGER

Poodle (Standard)/Beagle

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Westminster, MD
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CHICO

Chow Chow/Golden Retriever

Male, Adult
Lancaster, PA

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