As a 501 ( C ) 3 nonprofit organization we are always in need of help from the community. There are many ways that you can help the ACSPCA; such as volunteering, donating items or fundraising opportunities. Below is a shelter wish list, and below that are fundraising opportunities for the community that will help the animals. Thank you for your support.

Dog Food (Canned and Dry) While we appreciate everyone's generosity, please do not donate "Old Roy" and "Purina Dog Chow" dog foods. We cannot use them. These foods may work well for your pet but they do not digest easily in dogs who may have been starved or have digestive disorders. "Purina One" sensitive systems formula is best for such animals and it's what our vet recommends to get all our canine friends back to good health.

Bleach
Garbage Bags (55 Gallon Contractor & 13 gallon drawstring trash bags)
Paper Towels
Tissues & Toilet Paper
Disinfectant Wipes
Liquid Laundry Detergent
Liquid Dishwashing Soap & Hand Soap
Water Softener Salt
Pet Friendly Ice Melt

Business Envelopes
Copy Paper 8 ½" x 11"

*As always we can use towels and blankets

*Gift Certificates for Walmart, or Staples are always appreciated.

Other Donation Options

We are also collecting used printer cartridges and used toner cartridges--any brand
for recycling. Recyclers pay us a premium on each used cartridge we return.

We also collect soda can tabs & cat food can tabs. We take them to a recycler to get money for the animals!!!

Shelter Wish List (print)

                    

Donation for animals with special needs: The shelter frequently takes in animals with a variety of medical needs that may require emergency surgery or other specialized veterinary treatments. Hit by car, animals that have been shot, animal cruelty, animal neglect, serious injuries - these are just a few examples. We do not have the facilities or an in-house Veterinarian to handle these types of emergencies. These types of costly vet bills strain an already overtaxed budget. We're hoping this special fund will help defray these emergency costs. We need the support of our community, let's work together to give these animals a second chance!!

                    

"Community Aid Will Celebrate Its Grand Opening"
The Area's Newest Charity opens its doors on May 18th at 9am

Community Aid Inc, a grass roots 501(c) 3 charity will open the doors of its second Thrift Department Store on Wednesday May 18 th at 9am. The Store is located in the old Giant Market in the south Hanover shopping center, next to Planet Fitness and the new Giant.

CA's motto is 'let's keep it local!' Their aim is that 100% of net proceeds stay in the local community. They have partnered with over 12 Local Churches, 2 Volunteer Fire Company's, The Hanover Council of Churches and the Adams County SPCA. Community Aid Inc will help support these non-profit organizations with the proceeds from their thrift store and clothing collection boxes. Community Aid will donate $.04 per lb of clothing to the Adams County SPCA on any of their bins that have the SPCA logo.

Check out their web-site at www.communityaid.net.

                    

Shelters are extremely stressful
to cats awaiting a forever home

Imagine living in a small metal cage, in an unfamiliar place, with your worst enemy barking in the background!

Imperial Cat wants to help, they have developed Scratch 'n Bits, a line of low-cost, high quality scratching pads for use in animal shelters. Scratch 'n Bits are designed to fit within the small space of a shelter cage and many feature cute designs and "Adopt Me" labels to encourage potential adopters to take home a "friendly," "sweet" and "loyal" kitty.

You can help our cats through their Scratch 'n Bits program! For only $25.00 (with shipping included), Imperial Cat will send a case of 15 assorted Scratch 'n Bits direct to the shelter of your choice. To place an order, please call Kristie at 501-354-8466 (Sorry, NO P.O Boxes).

                    

Vehicle Donation Program
Donate your car today!
Tax Deductible
Free Pick Up
Running and non-running vehicles

Click here for more info
Donate your car & help the animals!!!

                    

Sponsorships Available

The SPCA receives approximately 8% of its annual operating budget of $500,000 from the county and municipalities combined! We do fundraising, memberships, grant writing and receive some bequests, but we continue to struggle to support the very important task of caring for the many animals that come through our doors.

By sponsoring one of our annual events, you are part of the solution to change the world we live in for the better. The Animals Thank You!

Each year, we hold 4 major fundraisers and attend several smaller events. Each year, we have our Pledged Loyalty Walk in April. It is known within our community and has been for 18 + years. Each year, it draws more attention and gets bigger & better. In November, we have an annual Dinner Gala & Auction. It is a formal dinner & dining experience with entertainment and a recap of the year in video. As well as many, assorted valuable new & antique items for auction. Just in time to start your holiday shopping while helping the animals directly. Then in the fall, we have a big Basket Bingo- Longaberger items and more!

We will try to promote our sponsor's support the best we can. We list our sponsors in media advertisements, flyers/brochures, on our website and are willing to display/offer your business cards, brochures or information at the event in which you are a sponsor.

Not only are you assisting us in helping these unwanted animals, you can create more exposure for your business. We have over 1,500 members currently, and that increases each year. A new feature we are putting together in 2010, is a link on our website, in which we will list our business sponsors and a direct link to their website, if you choose for this option.

Sponsorships may be private, personal or business. You can request for us "not" to list your name or business. We just get overly excited to have sponsors, that we wish to show you off !

In order for our fundraising events to be profitable and beneficial for our animals, we need to maintain the event expense to a minimum. That's why the support is needed and greatly appreciated. Our staff and many volunteers work really hard to make the shelter a better place for the animals that find their way to us. The animals don't choose to be here, but they do deserve a second chance for a better life and a loving, new home. We could not do this, without the continued support of our community members and our the friends of the animals.

We do our best, to keep our website "Calendar of Events" current. As events become available for sponsorship, you will see a " Sponsor Me " button listed under that event details. Transactions may be made online or by check. Make checks payable to the ACSPCA and jot a note, in the memo, to note your sponsorship. You may mail, drop off, or email your business information to us, that you wish for us to display at the chosen sponsored event.

Remember, all donations are Tax-Deductible. We will be happy to provide a receipt, if requested, for tax purposes. Just be sure to let us know. We wish for this to benefit the animals the best way it can. By sponsoring one of our annual events, you are part of the solution to change the world these animals live in, for the better. The Animals Thank You!

                    

Corporate Matching Program

Another way to make your donation dollars stretch is a Corporate Matching Program. Many employers are willing to match the charitable contributions of their employees. Matching gifts are usually matched dollar for dollar (often by just completing a simple company form). So check out your company rules, please inquire at your employer's Human Resources or Personnel Department to determine if you have a Matching Gift Program and help the animals twice as much!

                    

The Adams County SPCA is seeking to list "animal-friendly" landlords on our website. If you already allow your tenants to have pets or are thinking of making your housing available to renters with pets - please consider being listed as a resource. Many people that are moving are very limited in the rental housing that is available to them that allows pets. Currently more and more people are being affected in a negative way as the mortgage crisis causes the loss of their homes and too often their beloved pets as well. A responsible pet owner should never have to be forced to make a decision that has negative consequences for both the pet and the owner. The Adams County SPCA can provide landlords with tips on how to screen potential pet owning tenants, sample referral letters, resumes, etc. Be a part of the solution to ending pet homelessness!

If you are interested, please call the Adams County SPCA at 717-334-8876 Ext. 25, or click here to email Tammy VanMeter at tvanmeter@adamscountyspca.net