Humane League of Lancaster County, The Best Place to Find a Best Friend


Animals Brought to the Shelter:

January 1st-May 1st 2005 ADOPTED/RETURNED TO OWNER
Cats surrendered by owner: 678 Cats: 646
Stray/lost cats: 1679 Stray Cats Returned to Owner: 10
Dogs surrendered by owner-486 Dogs: 397
Stray dogs: 445 Stray Dogs Returned to Owner: 190
Rabbits: 46 Rabbits: 10
Other animals (birds, hamsters, etc): 72 Other: 16

(Note: the number of animals adopted or returned to owner does not include the numbers of animals placed with other agencies or rescue groups. The number of incoming animals includes all animals, regardless of the "adoptability" of the animal)

Animals Brought In for 2004:

The Humane League of Lancaster County received almost 13,400 cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, hamsters, rats and reptiles during 2004. This number represents a 7% increase over the number of animals received in 2003, and a
52% increase over the number received in 2000! In particular, with the opening of our Cat Adoption Center in the summer of 2001, we have been able to accommodate more feline residents, and experienced a 70% increase in
their numbers over the last four years.

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Important Info:
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Senior Citizen Adoption Program | Board of Directors | Adoption Process | Adoption Fees |
Contact a Staff Member
| Dog Adoption Application | Cat Adoption Application | Directions to Shelter |
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Humane League Myths
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Services Provided:
Open Admission Animal Shelter | Animal Abuse Investigation & Law Enforcement |
Adoption Services (PHOTOS) | Cremation Services | Foster Care Program | Educational Programs |
Working with Rescue Groups | Cruelty and Neglect to Animals (To report cruelty call (717) 393-6551)


The Humane League of Lancaster County is an independent non-profit organization for the prevention of cruelty
to animals and the care of stray and unwanted animals. We are a 501(c)3 IRS Approved Charity.

2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 393- 6551 | Fax (717) 295-1391 | E-mail: info@humaneleague.com

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