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Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in South Abington Township, PA

Our team at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter strive to make a difference in the lives of every abused, homeless, abandoned or injured animal entrusted to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. We provide shelter, food, medical care and affection and an opportunity for a better future with a loving, forever home.

We may not be able to change the world, but if our efforts to change the world of the animals at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter can inspire you to better understand the plight of these animals and influence you to help us help them, then together we can positively transform the future of homeless and abused animals in our community. Please help give these poor souls a voice. With your support, these animals are given a second chance.

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967 Griffin Pond Rd
South Abington Township, PA 18411
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967 Griffin Pond Rd

South Abington Township, PA 18411

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Adoptable pets at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 mos
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Snow's adoption status with email updates.
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Snow

Husky

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Zeppelin's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeppelin

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Male, 2 yrs
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on T-Bow's adoption status with email updates.
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T-Bow

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on COYOTE's adoption status with email updates.
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COYOTE

Husky

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Liam's adoption status with email updates.
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Liam

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Pollock's adoption status with email updates.
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Pollock

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Chestnut's adoption status with email updates.
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Chestnut

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
South Abington Township, PA

Shelter FAQs

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, established in 1938, is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit serving Lackawanna and Wyoming County. We provide shelter, food, and medical care for approximately 250 animals, every day.

Our organization receives no financial assistance from the Federal, state or county government. So every donation makes a real difference to all of the animals in our care as we exist solely on the generosity of our community members.

Our Mission is to investigate, help prosecute and prevent cruelty to animals; promote adoption awareness, humane education and responsible pet ownership while we care for the many animal surrendered to our shelter to the best of our ability every day until we find them new loving homes.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Hours: Noon to 4:00pm, 6 days a week, closed Tuesdays.

ADOPTION APPLICATIONS
Please email your application to adoptions@griffinpondanimalshelter.com

Adoption Fees
Dogs
Puppy up to 1 year $185
Dogs 1 year and over $165
"Senior-to-Senior" $ 25*
*dog is already spayed or neutered
Dogs include the following:
Microchip
DA2ppv combination vaccine
Bordetella vaccine
One worming
Flea treatment with Frontline Plus or Revolution
Spay or Neuter Certificate

Cats
Kittens up to 1 year $65
Cats 1 year and older $50
Cats already fixed $25
"Senior-to-Senior" $10*
*cat is already spayed or neutered
Cats include the following:
Microchip
FVRCP Vaccine
Feline Leukemia and FIV Testing
Worming
Treatment with Frontline Plus
Spay or Neuter Certificate

Rabbits $50, $65/pair
Guinea Pigs $15, $20/pair
Rats/Mice $8, $10/pair
Gerbils $8, $10/pair
Hamsters $8
Ferrets $20, $30/pair
Birds $10/pair

Adoption application

https://www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com/adopt

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We'll also keep you updated on Jimmy's adoption status with email updates.
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Jimmy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Millville, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy - Stray's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy - Stray

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Wilkes Barre, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Carmella's adoption status with email updates.
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Carmella

Weimaraner/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Bartonsville, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Orpheus's adoption status with email updates.
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Orpheus

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Stroudsburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Halo's adoption status with email updates.
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Halo

Domestic Shorthair/American Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Pocono Summit, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Gnocchi's adoption status with email updates.
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Gnocchi

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Binghamton, NY

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