717-334-8876
11 Goldenville Rd.
Gettysburg, PA
Before you adopt:
(Please read this page in it's entirety)
If you rent your current home, please be sure to contact your landlord regarding the pet policy. Check your leasing agreement in the mean time as well to make sure pets are allowed. Some places require dogs to meet certain size requirements, or may even have breed restrictions. On your application, please make sure to report correct contact information for your landlord, or we will not be able to proceed with the application.
If you are coming from outside Adams County, please be aware that we can only adopt to homes within 2 hours travel time. In our adoption contract, you will sign off agreeing to bring the pet back if it does not work out in the new home and we want to make sure it is readily available if this was to occur.
All animals in your household must be current on vaccinations and be spayed or neutered. Please call your pet's current vet to give permission to allow the release of their medical records. If you already have a dog and are interested in adopting another canine companion, we require that the two dogs meet at the Animal Shelter, on neutral territory. If you have small children we require that they meet the animal that you are interested in adopting. If you have any questions or concerns about making these introductions, please call us before you visit: 717-334-8876.
Please note: The Adams County SPCA reserves the right to deny any adoption application.
***NOTE***
If applicant for adoption is notified of approval of adoption; potential adopter has 24 hours in which to contact the ACSPCA to confirm or deny desire to adopt. After 24 hours without communication; the animal's adoption falls to the next person in line to adopt said animal."
Animals will not be placed on hold until your adoption application has been approved and you have been notified. ***No animals will be placed on hold for more than 24 hours.***
Your responsibilities as a New Guardian:
You must take your new pet to a veterinarian for a health check within 60 days of adoption.
We seek PERMANENT, lifetime homes for the animals in our care. If at any time it becomes impossible for you to keep an animal you have adopted from our shelter, you must return the animal to us. Please note that an appointment must be made in advance to return an adopted pet.
Consider the Following Before Adopting a Pet...
Sharing your home and life with a four-legged furry friend is a big decision. Before you make that decision, take a moment to think over the following:
Why do you want a pet?
You'd be surprised how often people fail to ask themselves this question BEFORE they get a pet. Remember; a pet can be with you 10, 15, even 20 years.
Do you have time for a pet?
Animals can't be ignored even if you're sick, tired, or busy. They require food, water, care, and exercise every day of every year.
Who will care for your pet when you're on vacation?
It may not be a good idea to bring a new pet home, if you have a vacation scheduled in the near future. They need time to acclimate and trust you as their new owner, leaving them to a stranger may not be in their best interest so soon.
Can you afford a pet?
Pet ownership is expensive! Licenses, training classes, food, litter, vet visits, vaccines, surgical procedures, and other expenses will add up quickly.
Can you have a pet where you live?
Make sure you know what your restrictions are if you rent.
Is the size of the animal you're considering appropriate for the size of your living quarters?
Will you be a responsible pet Owner?
Obeying your community's leash and licensing laws, keeping identification tags on your pet is being a responsible pet owner. Giving your pet love, companionship, a healthy diet, and regular veterinary care is also essential.
