Animal Stories
Brotherly and Sisterly Love: Bonded Siblings Long for a Home Together
Church loves Rose. And Rose loves Church. Without each other, well, life just doesn't feel as good. The sweet brother and sister have been bonded since birth. Their life journey has included many ups and downs, but one thing has remained constant: the love they have...
Magical Days for Mattie
Mattie sure does look cute in her Christmas sweater. And those ears...well, who can resist a chuckle? The sweet little girl came to the Lycoming County SPCA the Saturday after Thanksgiving. While folks were beginning their Christmas shopping, Mattie was beginning a...
Georgie Porgie: A Heartwarming Tale
New beginnings come twice in the lives of homeless pets - the day they arrive at the Lycoming County SPCA and the day they go home with new families. For George, also lovingly known as Georgie Porgie, his new beginning came in the nick of time. George was found in an...
Kittens Saved from Under House
For our final story in this year's #GivingTuesday series, we are sharing one of our most heartwarming stories of the year. It was the middle of September when Sam's finder discovered him and his four littermates under a house. The house was abandoned and how long the...
Officer Adopts Dog He Rescued
For Bucky, it was the best of times and it was the worst of times. The best was that he was young (just seven months old), friendly, and had his whole life ahead of him. The worst: he had lost his home. The happy-go-lucky Retriever was found wandering as a stray...
Thankful Trouble: Blind Dog Navigates Life at the SPCA
Though Trouble might not be able to see you, he sure can tell you thanks! This happy boy greets everyone with tail wagging. "He's very sweet, very trusting, and so intelligent," Trouble's caregivers say. "He loves when you whisper in his ear and when you give him...
Sweet Dreams: Baby Guinea Pigs Born at the Shelter
Just this week, two little ones arrived at the SPCA, opening their eyes for the first time. And by little, we mean little! Two baby guinea pigs came into the world, looking about as cute as can be. Their mom, barely an adult herself had just been surrendered the day...
Titan and Tate: A Tale of Two Bunnies
This is a tale of two bunnies. Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, two baby bunnies were born. The brothers were born into tight, crowded quarters and the home they were living in was soon declared unfit for occupancy. The boys' owner had to move far away and...
Barn Cats Find Cozy Homes
It's back ... and by back, we mean Giving Tuesday, the International Day of Giving. Held every Tuesday after Thanksgiving, it falls on December 1st this year. And for supporters of the Lycoming County SPCA, that means an annual dose of heartwarming Giving Tuesday...
Chicken Rescued from the Streets
So, just how did Betsy the chicken end up in the back of a police car? Let's just say that the little lady arrived at the Lycoming County SPCA in style. She was escorted by not just one, no, but two police vehicles. The plucky chicken had been found wandering as a...