Supporting Your Local Animal Shelter

Support local animal shelters this National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week by donating to help care for and save more pets

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, observed the first full week of November (November 2–8 in 2025), is a special time to recognize the vital work of animal shelters and rescues in communities across the country. This includes the animal shelters right here in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania! Shelters not only find forever homes for abandoned and surrendered pets, but they also provide critical medical care, rescue abused animals, and educate the public about responsible pet ownership.

If considering how to show support this November, donating to your local animal shelter is one of the most impactful ways to make a difference. Here are key reasons why your donation matters:

1. Provide Essential Medical Care

Many shelter animals arrive with injuries, illnesses, or require vaccinations and spaying/neutering. Donations help cover these crucial veterinary costs and give pets a second chance at a healthy life.

2. Fund Rescue and Rehabilitation

Donations enable rescues of abused, neglected, or stray animals and support their rehabilitation, both physical and emotional, preparing them for adoption.

3. Support Shelter Operations

Shelters rely on donations to maintain their facilities, provide food, bedding, cleaning supplies, and utilities needed to care for animals comfortably and safely.

4. Enhance Community Outreach and Education

Shelters run programs educating the community about pet care, preventing animal cruelty, and promoting adoption as the first choice for pet ownership.

 

5. Save Lives

Every dollar donated helps shelters care for more animals and increases the chance that every pet finds a loving home.

How to Donate and Get Involved

• Monetary donations, no matter the size, directly impact shelter resources.

• Donate supplies like food, toys, blankets, and cleaning products.

• Volunteer your time or foster animals to give them extra care.

• Spread the word through social media during National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week using hashtags like #NationalAnimalShelterAppreciationWeek.

At ParaMount Pet Care, we celebrate the incredible work of shelters and encourage everyone in Luzerne County to support these lifesaving organizations. This National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, open your heart and help make a difference for animals in need. Below are some wonderful animal shelters located right here in Luzerne County:

Animal Shelters in Luzerne County

• SPCA of Luzerne County
• Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge
• Spooky Lou’s Kitty Rescue
• Whiskers World, Inc.

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