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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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Meet their adoptable pets

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 Ginger Spice's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger Spice

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Tuffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Tuffy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Louise Bourgeois's adoption status with email updates.
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Louise Bourgeois

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Pollock's adoption status with email updates.
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Pollock

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Bonheur's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonheur

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on KATIE's adoption status with email updates.
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KATIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Michelangelo's adoption status with email updates.
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Michelangelo

Domestic Longhair

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
South Abington Township, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Cowbell's adoption status with email updates.
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Cowbell

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

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101 N. Poplar St,
Hazleton, PA 18201

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PO Box 85,
Northbranch, NY 12766

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P.O. Box 23,
Stroudsburg, PA 18301

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Jim Thorpe, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Ricky's adoption status with email updates.
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Ricky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Binghamton, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Nugget

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Stroudsburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Tickles AKA Mason's adoption status with email updates.
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Tickles AKA Mason

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 11 yrs 1 mo
Jim Thorpe, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Chico's adoption status with email updates.
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Chico

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Wilkes Barre, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Wilkes Barre, PA

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