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.
These 10 week old cuties are still in foster care but are coming back to the chaos of the shelter!...
Read MoreThese 10 week old cuties are still in foster care but are coming back to the chaos of the shelter!...
Read MoreHelix and Hope , these beauties are 3 years old and were saved from yet another Carbondale hoarding incident. They...
Read MoreHunter and Halo are 4 month old sweethearts growing up in a shelter setting ?? These sweet babies were found...
Read MoreHelix and Hope , these beauties are 3 years old and were saved from yet another Carbondale hoarding incident. They...
Read MoreThese two beautiful boys have fully sponsored adoption fees in loving memory of our beloved volunteer Tina Dutka ?? Our...
Read MoreHelix and Hope , these beauties are 3 years old and were saved from yet another Carbondale hoarding incident. They...
Read MoreThese two beautiful boys have fully sponsored adoption fees in loving memory of our beloved volunteer Tina Dutka ?? Our...
Read MoreMeet Crixus Showcasing this pup will be very easy for us because he is a diamond ?? He sets the...
Read MoreMeet Sarge, the lovable and lively Siberian Husky! This 7-month old bundle of energy is bursting with personality and can't...
Read MoreRenee is a 4 year old former momma cat ... she just wants to be done with those big responsibilities...
Read MoreBelle is a beauty queen. ??She's 4 years old and was left behind when her owner died . She's a...
Read More5 year old Liberty is the most docile , affectionate , loving girl ... ever ?? She will make the...
Read More5 year old Liberty is the most docile , affectionate , loving girl ... ever ?? She will make the...
Read MoreBelle is a beauty queen. ??She's 4 years old and was left behind when her owner died . She's a...
Read MoreOrlando ... our Sunshine boy is 6 months old and 44 pounds. He doesn't sit still and he is more...
Read MoreWillow is as cute as a button . She's a year old Frenchie who was recently being rehomed when she...
Read MoreDarcey and Stacey are twin girlies tho have the cutest little faces. They are 10 months old and weigh 44...
Read MoreDarcey and Stacey are twin girlies tho have the cutest little faces. They are 10 months old and weigh 44...
Read MoreHalo and Haribo are the sweetest , fluffiest sisters ! They just turned 3 months old and are looking for...
Read MoreMeet Haribo ...isn't she glorious ? That pink nose just stands right out on her pretty face and her ear...
Read MoreCider is so precious. She's completely docile in the midst of the chaos. She loves humans and she's just about...
Read MoreReginald. His real name is Phillip . We recently posted him for adoption but then received more information after his...
Read MoreThese two beautiful boys have fully sponsored adoption fees in loving memory of our beloved volunteer Tina Dutka ?? Our...
Read MoreKoki and Kory ?? These beautiful boys are some of our Old Forge Hoarding Cats. We are attempting to socialize...
Read MoreKoki and Kory ?? These beautiful boys are some of our Old Forge Hoarding Cats. We are attempting to socialize...
Read MoreMeet Kookie hes 4 years old and very elusive. This is a rare glimpse of the boy we call Kookie...
Read MoreKay and Kenzie are cuddle buddies. Kenzie is a 4 year old male and Kay is a 2 year old...
Read MoreMeet Storm, a very timid boy who will need a handler who can sit down and give him the time...
Read MoreKay and Kenzie are cuddle buddies. Kenzie is a 4 year old male and Kay is a 2 year old...
Read MoreLuna is a 3 1/2 year old angel baby ?? Just look at that face, she just screams "Pick me...
Read MoreButch is a 6 year old handsome boy who is another casualty of the unclaimed stray pet population. This sweet...
Read MoreDemi is a beauty queen from a Carbondale Hoarding Situation, she has been with us since October. She was highly...
Read MoreMary Kay 3 and Avon 2 are a mother daughter dynamic duo . These precious girls are highly interactive and...
Read MoreMary Kay 3 and Avon 2 are a mother daughter dynamic duo . These precious girls are highly interactive and...
Read MoreLisa is a 2 year old sweet baby with a coat of many colors. She's so docile and loving ??...
Read MoreEdgar is hopelessly adorable ?? He sneaks up on you when he thinks you're not looking and then ducks down...
Read MoreMeet Arlo, a 1-year-old boy with stunning blue eyes that will steal your heart! He's a high energy pup who...
Read MoreKyrie is a precarious fellow . He's a great blue boy with a little spice and a lot of nice!...
Read MoreDora is one of our last remaining Moosic cats . ???? She is on the younger side , she's taken...
Read More??Please Share??DESPERATELY SEEKING BARN HOMES ??we cannot help adoptable cats until we clear some kennels?? Our recent 130+ cat hoarding...
Read More??Please Share??DESPERATELY SEEKING BARN HOMES ??we cannot help adoptable cats until we clear some kennels?? Our recent 130+ cat hoarding...
Read More??Please Share??DESPERATELY SEEKING BARN HOMES ??we cannot help adoptable cats until we clear some kennels?? Our recent 130+ cat hoarding...
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