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
Bruno

Welcome Bruno ?? If anyone is interested in a Male rat, this lovable fellow was abandoned when his owners moved....

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Kourtney OF96

Kourtney is a beautiful 2/3 year old Torbie who is just so scared . She just needs room to decompress...

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Kamila OF102

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Kaleb OF39

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RONNIE

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Kailey OF18

Kailey is an outstanding Siamese girl ??however , she's never had the chance to socialize with humans . She's part...

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Kipling OF40

Kaleb and Kipling are so scared by their new surroundings that they barely lift their heads. They curl together for...

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Kai OF2

Kai is another petrified cat from our most recent large intake. He can be pet and we have worked him...

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Klover OF50

Kiara and Klover ???? Klover & Kiara Need a Purr-fect Home! ???? Meet Klover & Kiara, the ultimate feline duo...

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Kiara OF5

Kiara and Klover ???? Klover & Kiara Need a Purr-fect Home! ???? Meet Klover & Kiara, the ultimate feline duo...

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DOUG

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Clarice

Stunning Clarice ?? This beautiful 2 year old girl is just as sweet and she is striking! She's easy to...

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CHIQUITA

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Kendra OF54

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Kesha OF98

Kesha is grey , 4 year old domestic long hair. She's as pretty as they come with whiskers for miles...

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Munchkin

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TOKYO

Tokyo is a 36 pound boxer mix who is so intimidated by the shelter. She has to be carried outside...

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Kael -Barn Cat OF125

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MELLOW

You might think you're seeing double , but you're not ... This is not Shorty , meet Mellow. He's a...

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Miss Coddle

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Kongo OF55

Kongo is a beautiful 8 year old boy who is longing to be part of a family ! He's a...

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Kaiser OF28

Kaiser is 4 years old and reminds me of a stuffed toy ?? He's so purrfectly handsome and he would...

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RUBY

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Fennec

Fennec is a feist-mix puppy about 6 months old. He weighs 21 pounds and is as silly as he is...

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Kash OF13

Kash is 7 years old , he's an orange ?? creamsicle , sweet and innocent with tremendous whiskers ! He's...

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PIPER

Piper is a 37 pound silver bullet ! She's as sweet as apple pie and gorgeous to top it off...

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Kellan OF100

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Krash OF59

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Kirby OF62

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Kamiko OF69

Kamiko spends her days in her hidey-hole. She needs to build her confidence and in this crowd, that's near impossible...

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Klaus OF58

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Kodiak OF52

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Kernel OF64

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Klunker- OF83

Klunker is anything but ... Chunker might have been a better name choice . This big boy weighs 15 pounds...

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Kooper OF78

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Kalvin OF77

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Keanu OF115

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Kora OF60

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Kyla OF114

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Kyle OF70

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Kennan OF73

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Kobo OF87

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Keegan OF82

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ROCKWELL

Rockwell is a 5 month old 24 pound mixed breed puppy. He is overwhelmed in the kennels where the sights...

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Sassy

Sassy girl. Isn't she stunning ? Sassys approximately 3 years old .. she weighs 55 pounds . She was hit...

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Melvin

Meet Melvin ?? Melvin was found off of Davis Street where he jumped into a families car and ended up...

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FRANCINE- FRANCIS

Francine ... is his name . He doesn't respond to Frank or Fran or Francis only Francine.. so Francine it...

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MR BEEFY

Selena and Mr Beefy were left behind in a flooded apartment awaiting someone to come to rescue them. We received...

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Lyra

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Zeppelin

This boy is one of life's great mysteries, why he ended up here as well as why he's still here...

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ODIE

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CALLIE 2

Callie is a 10 year old owner surrender along with her brother Odin. Callie is supremely affectionate and loves the...

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Darren - Moosic 1

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Casper

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Brownie 2

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Darlene - Moosic 24

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Denise - Moosic 8

Denise is a 2 year old girl who was left behind from our Moosic hoarding situation. She's been she and...

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Poppy

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shirley

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Desmond - Moosic 13

Dexter and Desmond are brothers who are currently sharing a cage after being part of a large hoarding situation from...

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Mario - MOOSIC 6

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Dominic- Moosic 14

The name is Dominic, my friends call me "Dom" and just like Dominic Toretto in Fast & the Furious I...

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Delaney- Moosic 27

Hi Everyone! I'm Delaney! I'm approx 1 year old and have the whole world at my pawprints, I am a...

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Dinah -Moosic 16

Hi Guys! I'm Dinah, I'm just a small town gal looking for her very own family to call my own!...

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Dixie- Moosic 5

Hi Y'all, My name's Dixie and just like the South I have a deep love for those who have a...

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Timber

Timber is a 42 pound boy who looks good in Pink ?? He's 2 years old and new to the...

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Aurora

This sweet girl was in horrific condition when she came to us . She was part of a hoarding situation...

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Dagwood

Dagwood is a 4 year old Bull Terrier. This spunky boy is very friendly with everyone he meets. He loves...

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Walker

Walker is a handsome guy who also happens to be just as sweet and smart ! He's the total package...

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Cookie

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Shakespeare

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Hamlet

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Aaron

Aaron has been with us since January. Aaron's adoption fee has been lovingly sponsored by Mangos momma ??He is a...

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Riggs

Riggs is a 3 year old mixed breed. He was found as a stray with many wounds and was brought...

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Misty

Misty is a reserved young cat of a year old. She's realizing that she likes pets and interacting with humans...

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Leif

Hello Kitty Peeps! My name is Leif and I'm your typical, a-typical Tuxedo boy who's always dressed to impress! I...

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Honey

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Scruffy

Scruffy is almost 7 years old , he's a scrappy street cat who ended up with us because he was...

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Kona

Hi, I'm Kona! Pleased to meet you, friend! Kona is a 5 year old, 70 lb Shepherd mix and a...

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Kera

Meet beautiful Kera! She's a three year old terrier mix. She's social, friendly and active. Kera loves her walks and...

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Snoop Dog

Sir Snoop Dog ! ?? He's a very good boy. Very puppy like in his behaviors . He could benefit...

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Lola

Meg has been working with our girl Lola. Lola is our longest resident , having spent more than half of...

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Juanita

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Punky

Punky is a 2 year old Siamese ?? She's petrified of the shelter and her eyes are so light, they're...

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Bernadette

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Sheila

Sheila has been waiting for so long for her turn. She is a quiet gal who would be best in...

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Spike

Spike's journey is one of resilience and hope. Found along the side of the Casey Highway back in September, he...

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Wadoo

Wadoo came to us as an unruly 6 month old puppy , ( typical of all puppies) . Unfortunately for...

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Coco

Coco is likely to be your new best friend ! This 11 year old boy (he doesn't look or act...

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Petey

Peteys adoption fee has been lovingly sponsored "Please give me a second chance at life, Griffin pond saved my life...

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Tito

???Tito's Adoption Fee has just been Fully and Lovingly Sponsored by Amy DeLuca ????? Tito has had a rough life....

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Itchy

Itchy is a 6 year old ?? lovable loaf of bread ?? What you see is what you get. He...

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Chichi

Please give these boys a Home ?? Their adoption fees are sponsored ???? Chi chi and Luke Skywhiskers formed an...

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GIANNA- Newton Ransom 17

Gianna is a super fluff . She's just over a year old and awaiting a forever home ???? She is...

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Luke Skywhisker

Please give these boys a Home ?? Their adoption fees are sponsored ???? Chi chi and Luke Skywhiskers formed an...

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Jay Jay

Meet Jay Jay- aka Rocco! Jay Jay is a loyal boy and he devotes himself to you; he does so...

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Lucas

Lucas ???? This majestic looking beauty is 7 years old. Look at those ears ???? Lucas has spent most of...

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Rex

3 year old Rex has been a charmer since he walked in our doors. He loves the ladies but enjoys...

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Liam

HI! My name is Liam and I am the PUURRFECT Panther Boy for all your Panther Boy Needs! I currently...

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Hershel

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