Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

This is the official social media page for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter located at 967 GRIFFIN POND RD, S ABINGTON TWP, PA 18411(570)586-3700

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is a community non-profit serving Lackawanna and Wyoming Counties. Our shelter is not affiliated with The HSUS, the ASPCA or any other organization and so we are completely funded by private donations. Because we do not receive any federal, state or county funding, we rely on fundraising events and the generosity of caring people. Griffin Pond is the only animal shelter in Lackawanna County. Currently we have about 250 animals in our shelter, on a daily basis, which is a considerable cost when you consider how much staff, food, medicine and supplies the shelter requires to operate. We also provide for animals that are sick, elderly and injured that are in our custody due to various reasons such as owner surrenders and cruelty case investigations.

Our Mission is to investigate and prevent cruelty to animals, promote adoption, humane education and responsible pet ownership. We care for the many animals surrendered to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter to the best of our ability every day until we find them new loving homes.

We know that we alone cannot change the world, but if our efforts at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter 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. With our work and your continued support, these animals are given a second chance.

First and foremost, we thank everyone who has adopted for choosing adoption as the best option! Here you will find some remarkable stories that will make you smile and help you understand why each and every one of us at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter believes in second chances. Often many of us, including staff members and regular volunteers keep in touch with some of the adopters because we all fall in love with many different animals each day that touch our hearts for one reason or another. Bittersweet tears frequent our faces each day when we must say good bye to some of our special friends (who we bonded with while caring for them) on their special day when we get to send them off to a better life.

I wish more people got to see the “before and after” pictures, or that priceless look on an animal’s face when you watch as he/she anxiously leaps into a car to finally go to their FOREVER HOME. Many people ask, "how can you handle working at a shelter?" True, most days bring each of us heartbreak but that "aha moment" is exactly why each member of the team at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter does what we do, every day.

Adoption Policy

Visiting hours are noon to 3:00 pm, 6 days a week -- closed Tuesdays. Potential adopters are required to complete...

967 Griffin Pond Rd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
United States

(570) 586-3700 (Phone)

RYDER

angel baby

SNOW GOOSE

PUDGE

Dusty

Dusty is a 3 month old pale blue/grey girl with the palest green eyes ?? She's such a tender spirit...

Eclipse

Dotty Jr.

Rockstar

Kelly OF12

Kelly is simply a stunner ?? She's one of many cats saved from a large hoarding situation. She wasn't individually...

Cora

Rockstar

Kelly OF12

Kelly is simply a stunner ?? She's one of many cats saved from a large hoarding situation. She wasn't individually...

Cora

Dotty Jr.

Stalker- PARK 2

Stalker is a 4 year old grey/white dilute girlie ?? She's a beauty ! This girl will be your side...

Surtr

Gizmo

CHER

BEBE

Bebe is the best girl. She came from circumstances that should have broken her spirit but her resilient heart still...

NYLA

Rosetta

Rosetta is sweeter than sweet . She's a 48 pound sweet potato ?? This 1 year old girl craves affection...

Harley

Harley and Quinn are sister moms who have finally come to rest at the shelter where they will be spayed...

Quinn

Harley and Quinn are sister moms who have finally come to rest at the shelter where they will be spayed...

Harley

Harley and Quinn are sister moms who have finally come to rest at the shelter where they will be spayed...

Quinn

Harley and Quinn are sister moms who have finally come to rest at the shelter where they will be spayed...

Stormy MH 4

This beauty queen is Stormy ?? We couldn't decide what her best photo was so we used them all !...

MELISSA

Sweet Melissa is 48 pounds of love ?? Despite having potential disk issues in her back she doesn't let it...

Luna

Luna is a 3 1/2 year old angel baby ?? Just look at that face, she just screams "Pick me...

DIMITRY

Dimitry is a 3 year old , 22 pound JRT. He's a stray and like all other animals who are...

LAUREN

AUTUMN

Daria MH 21

Ollie

Ollie is a beautiful boy ?? We estimate he's about a year old and weighs 57 pounds. He's a gorgeous...

Sunny MH 20

Magoo MH 19

Magoo is so incredibly friendly and just longing to love and be loved on. He was displaced when his owner...

Hershey HOS 1

STRIPE

SISTER CHRISTIAN

Jason

Jason was severely wounded when he was brought to the shelter. He had a gaping wound underneath his leg and...

BARON

Baron is 7 months old and 45 pounds of pure puppy! He's super treat motivated and in his prime time...

Lima Bean

These 10 week old cuties are still in foster care but are coming back to the chaos of the shelter!...

Coffee Bean

These 10 week old cuties are still in foster care but are coming back to the chaos of the shelter!...

HAMILTON HOS 15

HONDO HOS 12

Havana HOS 8

Sweet Havana ?? She only has one eye but it doesn't limit her in any way , in fact ,...

Hiccup HOS 13

Hiccup is a stunning 3 year old fluffy boy. He doesn't mind being held and has a variety of cat...

Helix HOS 9

Helix and Hope , these beauties are 3 years old and were saved from yet another Carbondale hoarding incident. They...

Hunter HOS 2

Hunter and Halo are 4 month old sweethearts growing up in a shelter setting ?? These sweet babies were found...

HOPE HOS 10

Helix and Hope , these beauties are 3 years old and were saved from yet another Carbondale hoarding incident. They...

HARLOW HOS 16

Harlow is an 11 month old Torbie who simply stunning. She's got whiskers for days and her colors are uniquely...

HOPE HOS 10

Helix and Hope , these beauties are 3 years old and were saved from yet another Carbondale hoarding incident. They...

HARLOW HOS 16

Harlow is an 11 month old Torbie who simply stunning. She's got whiskers for days and her colors are uniquely...

RENEE

Renee is a 4 year old former momma cat ... she just wants to be done with those big responsibilities...

SARGE

Meet Sarge, the lovable and lively Siberian Husky! This 7-month old bundle of energy is bursting with personality and can't...

RACCOON

Vera MH 8

Robin MH 5

Daniel MH 11

Lalo MH 15

Liberty MH 17

5 year old Liberty is the most docile , affectionate , loving girl ... ever ?? She will make the...

Henry MH 3

Belle MH 13

Belle is a beauty queen. ??She's 4 years old and was left behind when her owner died . She's a...

Daniel MH 11

Liberty MH 17

5 year old Liberty is the most docile , affectionate , loving girl ... ever ?? She will make the...

Robin MH 5

Vera MH 8

Sage MH 2

Phoenix MH 9

Sage MH 2

Lalo MH 15

Henry MH 3

Belle MH 13

Belle is a beauty queen. ??She's 4 years old and was left behind when her owner died . She's a...

HEFNER

Meet Hefner This 1 1/2 year old is so incredibly handsome and such a good boy. He was found wandering...

Bernard

Meet Bernard, a precious 9-month-old pup with an absolutely perfect face! His adorable pink nose and sweet expression will melt...

mya

Mya is a 5 year old mixed breed who was rescued by animal control. She is on the thin side...

Jeffrey

Jeffrey ... ?? He's quite possibly the sweetest boy in the shelter ... he's just a ham who wants to...

Willow

Willow is as cute as a button . She's a year old Frenchie who was recently being rehomed when she...

Shadow MH 14

Shadow is the first cat rescued from a recent Moosic hoarding situation . She is 8 years old and incredibly...

Darcey

Darcey and Stacey are twin girlies tho have the cutest little faces. They are 10 months old and weigh 44...

Stacey

Darcey and Stacey are twin girlies tho have the cutest little faces. They are 10 months old and weigh 44...

Halo HOS 4

Halo and Haribo are the sweetest , fluffiest sisters ! They just turned 3 months old and are looking for...

Haribo HOS 3

Meet Haribo ...isn't she glorious ? That pink nose just stands right out on her pretty face and her ear...

Cider

Cider is so precious. She's completely docile in the midst of the chaos. She loves humans and she's just about...

Mars

veronica

nico

WILLIAM

Judas

Judas is a 3 year old junkyard cat ... ?? He was quite literally found in a local junkyard but...

Reginald

Reginald. His real name is Phillip . We recently posted him for adoption but then received more information after his...

MARTY

These two beautiful boys have fully sponsored adoption fees in loving memory of our beloved volunteer Tina Dutka ?? Our...

Rowan

Rory

Kari OF121

Kinsley OF8

Kory OF126

Koki and Kory ?? These beautiful boys are some of our Old Forge Hoarding Cats. We are attempting to socialize...

Karson OF113

Koki - OF106

Koki and Kory ?? These beautiful boys are some of our Old Forge Hoarding Cats. We are attempting to socialize...

Kookie OF91

Meet Kookie hes 4 years old and very elusive. This is a rare glimpse of the boy we call Kookie...