Support the Future of Animal Welfare
Your generosity allows us to continue our vital work in North-Central Pennsylvania.
Every contribution, whether financial or material, goes directly toward supporting pet owners in need and prevents overpopulation of community cats.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Support our PA PETS Thrift Store
The PA PETS Thrift Store is located at 203 East 5 th Street, in Bloomsburg, PA. Donated items should be brought directly into the store during store hours (not left out front). We welcome your donations and can offer donation receipts for tax purposes.
*The volunteers at the store cannot accept clothing, TV’s or computers.
Hours:
- Tuesdays through Fridays – 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturdays – 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
SUMMER SCHEDULE:
The Thrift Store will be CLOSED ON TUESDAY AND ONLY OPEN ON WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY DURING JULY AND AUGUST.
Ways to Give Financial Donations
Your tax-deductible gifts support spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations for limited-income pet owners in Columbia and Montour Counties, as well as large scale TNR services (spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations) for outside, homeless (community) cats in (now) 10 rural counties in North-Central Pennsylvania.
INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS:
All donations, regardless of source or size, will be utilized as Unrestricted Funds for general support of both PA PETS Spay/Neuter Programs along with other operational expenses, unless specifically designated by the donor. Donations may be made in honor or in memory of a person or a pet.
How to DONATE
- Make checks payable to PA PETS, Inc. and mail them to PA PETS, 203 East 5th Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
- Use either of our DONATE buttons (PayPal or Zeffy) below for electronic donations:
Become an Individual Sponsor:
You can become a PA PETS SPONSOR for our Annual fund-raising events either as an individual donor or with financial contributions from your business or employer. Let us know if you are interested in Sponsorship for
any of our fund-raising events or programs.
Become a Corporate Sponsor:
As a business owner, you can become a PA PETS CORPORATE SPONSOR by participating in our various fund-raising events and by supporting our organization’s programs. Your participation as a Corporate Sponsor will be celebrated on our PA PETS Website and on our social media pages throughout the year. Let
us know if you are interested in Corporate Sponsorship for any of our fund-raising events or programs.
Material Gifts and Wish lists:
We maintain a list of essential supplies needed for both of our Spay/Neuter Programs, including humane (Have-A-Heart, “live” or box) traps, large dog crates with unbroken floor trays, recovery blankets, bowls, and other bedding, and emergency dog and cat food. ALL DONATED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MUST BE CLEAN AND IN WORKING ORDER AND DONATED ANIMAL FOOD MUST NOT BE EXPIRED. To donate pet food or supplies, please email us at pennsylvaniapetsinfo@gmail.com for more information on what items are needed most, and how to deliver donated items directly to our team.
ENSURE YOUR LEGACY WITH PA PETS
PA PETS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donations may be tax deductible. Please contact your financial advisor or tax accountant if you are interested in investing in the future of this region’s animals by naming PA PETS, Inc. as a beneficiary of your RMD’s, investments, insurance policies or other funds.
WILLS & TRUSTS
Have you already included a gift for PA PETS, Inc. in your will or trust? Please let us know. We would love to thank you for your generosity.
BEQUESTS
Making a bequest is one of the simplest ways to support PA PETS, Inc. You can designate a specific amount or percentage of the residual of your estate to PA PETS, Inc. as either a primary or contingent beneficiary
through your Will or Trust.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy, or are you facing RMD’s (Required Minimum Distributions from an IRA account), or any other assets not included in your will that you would like to donate to PA PETS, Inc.? If
so, these are called non-probate assets. They are not covered by your Will unless you DESIGNATE YOUR BENEFICIARIES by contacting your financial institution to designate PA PETS, Inc. as either a Primary or a Contingent
Beneficiary to receive the benefit of any number of financial instruments or accounts. It is critical to complete the Beneficiary Designation for PA PETS, Inc. with your financial institution.
Financial Transparency
Trust and accountability are core to our values. We invite you to review our annual impact and financial standing through our public filings and annual Form 990’s on:
Candid / GuideStar
(
https://www.guidestar.org and then type in pennsylvania p.e.t.s. in the Search box)
Charity Navigator ( https://www.charitynavigator.org and then type in PA PETS, Inc in the Search box)
Donor Recognition
We are deeply grateful for the foundations, individuals and businesses that make our work possible. Our community supporters are the reason we have been able to serve Pennsylvania for almost 40 years since 1987.
PA PETS Professional Support and Collaborations
OUR COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND OUR ASSISTANCE AND SPAY/NEUTER SUPPORT:
PA PETS TNR PROGRAM has built collaborative relationships with both Friends and Ferals Inc., a non-profit organization of volunteers in Bloomsburg dedicated to providing TNR assistance to residents in need of physical trapping and transportation primarily in Columbia County, as well as with Heidi’s Furry Friends Rescue in Williamsport, whose volunteers also provide hands-on TNR support to clients in the greater Williamsport area. We are so grateful to both volunteer organizations for their help and assistance with our mutual TNR Clients who need that extra bit of hands-on assistance.
Over the years, PA PETS has depended on the generosity and ongoing support of our participating veterinary hospitals and clinics in our region, including:
Animal Care Center
Allegheny Spay and Neuter Clinic
Bloomsburg Veterinary Hospital
Caring Hands Animal Hospital
No Nonsense Neutering Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
Rosebird Veterinary Center
Scranton Spay/Neuter Division Clinic | Eastern Pennsylvania Animal Alliance
Selinsgrove Veterinary Hospital
Susquehanna Trail Animal Hospital
The PSPCA Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
Foundation Support For PA PETS Programs
PA PETS is so grateful to the following foundations and other organizations that have provided ongoing support – both present and past –
through grants and donations, including:
Athletes for Animals Foundation
Best Friends Network
Bissell Pet Foundation
Cold Noses Foundation
Community Giving Foundation
First Community Foundation Partnership
Pennsylvania SKILL Charitable Giving
On Shore Foundation
PennyFix Foundation
PETCO Love Foundation
Scaife Family Foundation
Seiple Family Foundation
Howard E. Stark Foundation
Corporate Sponsorship for PA PETS Programs
Martha’s Pet Supply
229 Montour Blvd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(Store Located on Hwy 11 between Bloomsburg and Danville, PA)
(570-784-6200)
Email: marthaspetsupply@gmail.com
Martha’s Pet Supply has been an amazing supporter of PA PETS’ spay/neuter programs for several years, organizing the Annual Yard Sale (in May), the Annual Bingo Event (in September), and participating as one of our Corporate Sponsors for our Annual PA PETS Dinner/Auction (in November). We are so grateful to Martha’s Pet Supply staff and volunteers for their ongoing support of PA PETS spay/neuter programs through these fundraising events.
The Barn at Boone’s Dam
737 W. Fort McClure Blvd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570-594-1468)
Website
Email:
ruth@susquehannachef.com
Facebook
Ruth Kranig and Patrick Burnside and their staff have supported PA PETS organization for several years by hosting our Annual PA PETS Dinner/Auction each November at The Barn at Boone’s Dam, in Bloomsburg. Guests at this popular fundraising event enjoy a cozy evening of great food, an open bar, live and silent auctions, all within the enchanting setting of The Barn at Boone’s Dam. We are so grateful to Ruth and Patrick and their staff for their commitment to, and ongoing support of PA PETS spay/neuter programs by hosting this lovely annual event.