The Pet Adoption League


150 Spring Street
Yukon, PA 15698
Phone: 724-722-3670

PALYukon@yahoo.com

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Shelter Hours


THE NEW SHELTER IS OPEN! The Pet Adoption League shelter is NOW OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY FROM 3 - 8 pm. SATURDAY 12 - 5. SUNDAY 1 - 5 pm.
We also have our adoption trailer at Petsmart in Greensburg (in Hempfield Plaza next to Lowes) just about every weekend. In addition, have cats in the Cat Condos at Petco every day.
We sometimes take a group of our shelter residents to Petco in Greensburg. We may have the adoption trailer and sometimes we just set up cages inside or outside Petsmart or Petco. Please email palyukon@yahoo.com or call the shelter at 724-722-3670 if you would like to meet a particular pet at one of these places. Leave a message with your name and phone number, along with the pet you are interested in seeing. Do not call Petsmart or Petco. The people there do not have up-to-date information on any of our pets. .

Shelter OPEN HOUSE!!

UPDATE 12-6-09...PAL is pleased to announce that we are so pleased with our accomplishment of the new shelter building, we are going to build another building! The new building will be much smaller, but will be just as fantastic as our current. The new building will be for the cats. Watch for updates on this project. Although the Open House is over, please feel free to stop by over the holidays to visit or check out the new building if you didn't make it to the Open House. .

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Cat & Kitten Foster Homes in Need of Supplies!

Most of our adoptable cats and kittens are in volunteer foster homes in the area. They are in need of the following supplies: Kitten milk replacer, flea treatment for cats, canned food (any brand), kitten and adult cat dry food (any brand). Please contact our cat coordinator, Kathy, to make arrangments for pick up at: navado@aol.com.




OUR FEATURED DOG- "LIBBIE"
Libbie has a pretty sad story. Libble is a lab/Pitt mix that now only has three legs. She was found in someone's driveway, with a badly deformed front leg, that was an old injury that had never been repaired properly . We had to make a tough decision to have the leg removed, but the leg was so mangled that it was sure to cause her long-term problems. Libbie is probably about 4-5 years old, and was either dumped because of her deformity, or had been on her own for some time after sustaining the injury. And remarkably, Libbie has a great disposition, and is very friendly. She has recovered tremendously well after the amputaion. Libble is a little possesive of her treats around other dogs, so we do hope to find her a home where she can be the only canine family member. Please consider opening your home to Miss Libbie and making up for the aduse or neglect that she has been through. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping.


OUR FEATURED FELINE - "HARRY O"


Harry O is a Long-Hair Tuxedo that was found roaming the fairgrounds during Overly's Country Christmas. The PAL shelter works with Overly's, and the owners asked if we could find Harry O and wonderful new home.
Harry O, named after the late founder of Overly's Country Christmas, can be seen now at the Pet Adoption League shelter. Harry O is a very sweet and friendly "young adult" feline that would be puuuuurfect in a variety of home environments.
Come out and meet the feline Harry O, and then do yourself a favor, and visit the Christmas wonderland created by the late Harry Overly at this year's Overly's Country Christmas, Westmoreland County Fairgrounds.
All adoption fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and de-worming.

Sponsor-a-Pet Program:

“I wish I could take them all.” Do you feel that way as you browse our pet list on www.pal-yukon.Petfinder.com? You're not alone. It's the most common sentiment expressed by the thousands of visitors who that email petfinder.com. The good news is that most of them go on to find the pet of their dreams--that perfect companion--and to provide him or her a "forever home". But what about the pets left behind--those equally deserving companions who for some reason just weren’t a good lifestyle match? We've got good news for them, and you can help. Petfinder.com and the Petfinder.com Foundation are excited to offer a feature that allows you to sponsor a homeless pet that has touched your heart, but whom, for some reason, you can't adopt at this time. It costs an average of $180 to provide care for a pet while s/he waits for a home. You can help. You can start by clicking to sponsor a pet that melts your heart on Petfinder.com! Your contribution of just $10 will enable a pet to get cared for until a new loving family comes along. They all deserve this chance! Contributions are collected and distributed by the Petfinder.com Foundation and are tax deductible as the law allows. We are notified of the donations received and donor contact information (only if given permission by the donor), so we can monitor which pets are "sponsored" and acknowledge the donation as well. In the event that the pet is no longer available for adoption or receives numerous sponsorships, we may apply the donations to ongoing needs for the other pets currently in our care. Look for the Sponsor-a-Pet icon on the Pet Notes pages, on our Our Pet List.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Photos with Santa
PetSmart
Greensburg PA
DECEMBER 12 11 am to 4 pmbr> We have the BEST Santa! Be sure to visit us for a great holiday photo of your pet.

We try to have our adoption trailer at Petsmart in Greensburg (in Hempfield Plaza next to Lowes) just about every Saturday. We may not be there every Saturday, depending on the weather conditions. But, we always have cats and kittens in our "Cat Condo" every day inside the Greensburg Petco (in the new Walmart plaza) during their regular business hours.



PAST EVENTS


Thank you to everyone that stopped by the shelter during our open house. It was wonderful to hear all of your comments.
The 2009 Annual Auction was once again a huge success. We'd like to thank all of our Generous Donors, Volunteers, Master Wok Restaurant and of course George Hare, auctioneer.

Pet Adoption League participated in the fifth annual Pet Care Fair. Hearts and Paws Pet Ministry hosted the fifth annual Pet Care Fair on Saturday, June 21 from 9 am to 2 pm at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park, PA. There were over 50 pet rescue groups and vendors who attended this wonderful event. The public had the opportunity to meet a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, cuddly kittens, adorable puppies, guinea pigs, parrots, and rabbits who were looking for permanent homes. The vendors sold a variety of pet-related products, including arts & crafts, homemade pet treats, and services such as doggy day care and medical care.

The Pet Adoption League was present for "The Greater Tri-Town Historical Society Homecoming Weekend"---in Dawson, PA, on SATURDAY, JUNE 7
There were bands, including Girlz in Black Hats, a parade, craft and food vendors, Chinese auctions and Sat at 8:30 am a 3K and 10K run, a rubber duck race contest on the river and more. In attendence were Jake and Charlie, two of our Lab mix boys. Both Chuck and Jake were very well-behaved and enjoyed the day.

On Saturday, May 24, the volunteers of 'The Pet Adoption League' of Yukon presented an 'All-American Tribute to Our Best Friend, the Dog', an adoption event. They were at Tractor Supply at the Crossroads Plaza, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. On display were pictures of President's and soldiers with their dogs. The volunteers also brought along 7 of the residents from the Pet Adoption League in Yukon, and one of the 7 dogs visiting the event was matched up with a new home, and got to go home for the holiday. Our very own Freckles, the Coonhound, met her match, and is thanking her Lucky Stars for her new family. Thanks to all the people of Mount Pleasant and surrounding areas who came out to see us...and we hope to see you all again real soon!

May 2-4: Petsmart in Greensburg, PA
Adoptathon Days!

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Donate a Bed
Our dogs love to sleep on Kuranda Dog beds, but we don't have enough for everyone. If you would like to donate a bed at a special wholesale price for a another dog to sleep in comfort, please click here.

PAL IN THE NEWS


Dogs homeless after tragedy, January 17, 2008
Plight of 8 homeless dogs results in public outpouring, January 30, 2008
Eight Dogs Left Homeless After Owner Dies in Accident, February 1, 2008
Fayette dogs affected by tragedy find homes, April 2 2008


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We need FOSTER HOMES for cats & kittens! Please consider fostering even one cat- you can help save one life at a time! If you live near the Greensburg (Westmoreland County), PA area, please contact our cat coordinator, Kathy at: navado@aol.com for more information on how you can help.

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GoodShop: You Shop...We Give!

It's NOT JUST FOR holiday shopping! It is year-round. If you shop through www.GoodShop.com, they'll donate an average of 3% (and up to 37%) of all of your purchases to the Pet Adoption League. ww.GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which features hundreds of great stores including Best Buy, Macy's, Apple, Nike, eBay, the Gap, Target, and more. It's easy, just go to GoodShop, click on the store's logo and then shop as your normally would! You get the exact same prices and service as if you went directly to the store's website. And, while you're searching the web, don't forget to use GoodSearch.com which makes a donation to us for each search.





"Help a Cat Have a Second Chance!"

We have had a lot of success this past year finding new homes for our cats and kittens through the Cat Condo at our local Petco in Greensburg. Over 20 cats and kittens have been adopted through there in just the past three months! However, there are others still waiting to go up to Petco that need a little time away from the shelter, so that they can be relaxed, vetted and ready when a spot comes open. We currently have every possible cat foster spot filled (with still more that we want to move out of the shelter environment). We would greatly appreciate it even if we could find temporary foster space for even one cat per home. If you would like more information on our cat foster program, please email Kathy Shaw-Midgley at: NAVADO@aol.com and she will let you know how easy it is to help a cat find a forever family.






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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!

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Every little bit adds up when we can get many to lighten our burden. Our shelter is desparately seeking volunteers to help clean the shelter, and care for and spend time with the animals, even on rotating shifts. Once we can get more volunteers to help out with this, then we will be able to open for more public hours. Any time you can offer is appreciated. Please call and leave a message at the shelter if you can help. We are also looking for a few dependable volunteers to help take care of our cats up at Petco in Greensburg. We are ALWAYS in need of volunteers!
WE ALSO NEED FOSTER HOMES. If you would like to help the shelter but afraid you don't have the time, effort, or finances perhaps you could volunteer to be a temporary foster parent. We are in serious need for foster homes for several dogs that need to spend quality time in a loving home for some extra socialization. This is a great way to help the shelter, help the furry friends, and spend the summer months. Homes without small children would probably be best for many of the dogs. Please email or call the shelter for more information or to foster a pal.
There are many ways that you can volunteer to help our furry friends here at PAL. We always need people to help us when we take our pets to the Greensburg Petsmart on the weekends. We also need dog walkers and cat cuddlers here at the shelter. Foster homes are needed as well. People with fundraising ideas and those with handyman skills are always welcome too.

You can also help our Shelter raise money every time you search on the internet- it costs nothing for you and raises money for us! Click on the button below to find out how.

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SENIOR MATCHES MADE IN HEAVEN

In order to promote the adoption of some of our older dogs and cats here at the Pet Adoption League, we have initiated the following program:

----Dogs and cats older than age 8 years can be adopted to Senior Citizens (over age 65) at a discounted fee.

Senior pets for senior people makes a great match!
Senior pets are usually more settled and calm.
Senior pets are often already housetrained.
Senior pets give older people the opportunity to get out and exercise.
Senior pets can reduce some of the stress associated with ageing, living alone, dealing with illness, loss of a loved one, depression, etc.
Every senior pet adopted is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped for identification.
NOTE TO ADOPTERS PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM
PAL also provides ongoing support to seniors who may have difficulty getting supplies, food, and/or vet care for their new pet.
If you know a senior citizen who needs a buddy, please call The Pet Adoption League 724-722-3670
150 Spring Street
Yukon, PA. 15698

ADOPTING AN OLDER DOG MAKES SENSE FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS.


Contrary to the popular myth, bringing home a new puppy at seven weeks is not the only way to bring the joy of a new dog into your life. Adopting an older dog offers a number of benefits. First and foremost, older dogs are usually already housetrained and won't chew up your shoes or furniture. Older dogs are better able to focus and understand the meaning of the word "no." Additionally, an older dog will form a near instant bond with you, will sleep through the night (so you can), and will make one of the most loyal companions you could ever hope for. And unlike puppies, an older dog's size and personality traits will have already been developed. So what you see is what you get. With millions of dogs facing euthanasia every year because of abandonment and overbreeding, adopting an older dog is one of the most humane and rewarding steps you could ever take.

"There is no one on earth more deserving of help than a good old dog who has given its heart and soul to its family and then lost its home."- Annie Simon

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Currently we mail over 1300 newsletters several times throughout the year. If you are not currently on our mailing list (and would like to be included), please send your name and address to: palyukon@yahoo.com. You will be put on our list for the next mailing. If you would care to send a tax deductible donation to the PET ADOPTION LEAGUE, we will notify the pets in the shelter of your kind generosity. Please mail to PO Box 502, Yukon, PA 15698.

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PLEASE REMEMBER to SPAY or NEUTER!


An unspayed female dog, her mate and all of their puppies, if none are ever neutered or spayed, could add up to 67,000 dogs within 6 years!!!
For every dog that finds a home 10 are put to sleep.
For every cat that finds a home 20 are put to sleep!!!


PREVENT A LITTER -- FIX YOUR CRITTER!!!!


Who We Are

The Pet Adoption League is a no-kill non-profit animal shelter founded in 1991 to aid unwanted, neglected, and/or abandoned pets in Westmoreland and Fayette counties. Until new homes can be found PAL provides shelter, food, and veterinary care (including spaying and neutering) to more than 500 needy animals yearly, with No Time Limit on their length of stay at our shelter. Despite our small operating budget we manage to care for and to place hundreds of animals year after year.
Education about responsible pet guardianship is also a big part of our work. Special emphasis is given to the importance of spaying and neutering, and to the cruelty of chaining dogs to dog houses. We promote pets as valued family members, worthy of life-long protection and love, not merely as animals that people "own". Our goal is to provide the kind of care that turns a frightened, hungry, deserted, or unwanted dog or cat into someone's cherished friend for life.
The Pet Adoption League receives no government funding of any kind. We rely totally on the kind donations of people like you to keep our doors open. If you would like to send a donation, please mail it to:
THE PET ADOPTION LEAGUE
150 Spring Street
YUKON, PA. 15698
email: PALYukon@yahoo.com
NOTE: If you email us for an application, we will send you one via email, but you will have to print it out, complete the application, and then mail it back to us. This will help us to reduce our costs in ink and paper printing out so many applications.

Our Wish List


Dog, Puppy, Cat and Kitten food (not generic), cat litter, dog and cat shampoo, dog collars and leashes, bleach, mops and brooms, deodorizing products, Odo-Ban, rawhides, Busy Bones, other dog treats, pet toys, fluffy toilet seat covers (for kittens), and grooming supplies. We can also use supplies such as printer paper, tablets, colored markers, 3-tab manila file folders, or any other office supplies as well as postage stamps. Gift cards for pet supplies and office supplies also make great donations.
UPDATED LIST (12-9-08)
Donations of all kinds are truly appreciated. But here is what is needed most right now: Dog and cat food, any kind, except generic. Cat litter. We are always in need of Odo-ban, and trash bags…big leaf bags and tall kitchen size. Dawn original dish liquid, anti-bacterial hand wash, Liquid Laundry Detergent, and paper towels. We could use doggie deodorant spray, and waterless shampoo for dogs and cats. We also need dog collars (preferably metal buckles, not plastic)....size medium. Currently we have two sizes of collars....too big and too small! We would also like to have Kongs and other tough toys to keep the dogs busy, along with Peanut butter and small dog biscuits, or cheese wiz to stuff into the Kongs. Thank you so much!!!





Adopting a friend

You can see our pets at the shelter or when we go to the Greensburg PETsMART on Route 30. We go two or three times monthly. Please call the shelter to find out when we will be going there next.
Our adoption donation for dogs and cats INCLUDES microchip, shots, worming, and the spay or neuter of the pet. We also have a Health Check Requirement for the first 10 days after adoption. The adopter must get the new pet seen by their vet within 10 days of the adoption date. If the pet is sick you have the option of returning the pet to us for treatment by our vet, getting it treated by your vet (at your expense), or returning the pet for a full refund or another pet.

NOTE: If you email us for an application, we will send you one via email, but you will have to print it out, complete the application, and then mail it back to us. This will help us to reduce our costs in ink and paper printing out so many applications.

CAT ADOPTION PROCEDURE

The adoption fee for Cats and kittens start at $75. *We also will not adopt to those who plan to declaw their adopted cat. We have cats in foster care almost all the time that are already declawed and will help to find them homes, but we do not recommend or allow declawing on our adopted cats.
All cats 5 months of age or older are spayed/neutered prior to adoption. If the pet is under 5 months, the adoption donation covers the cost of the surgery when old enough. You must contact the cat coordinator to schedule the surgery with our approved vet. Or, you may choose to have your vet do the surgery also at your cost.

SHELTER ADOPTION PROCEDURE

We try our best to match each and every pet with the most appropriate home, both for the pet and for the potential adoptive family. For this reason, YOU MUST VISIT with the pet and will be asked to fill out our Adoption Application. This Application will be forwarded to the Review Committee. If approved you must sign our Adoption Contract before getting your new pet.
PLEASE NOTE -- WE DO NOT SHIP PETS -- NOR DO WE TRANSPORT PETS. YOU WILL NEED TO MEET THE PET PRIOR TO ADOPTION TO SEE IF THIS PET IS WELCOME IN YOUR HOME!!!!
Out-of-state people and those more than 100 miles from us can email PALYukon@yahoo.com for an adoption application. NOTE: If you email us for an application, we will send you one via email, but you will have to print it out, complete the application, and then mail it back to us. This will help us to reduce our costs in ink and paper printing out so many applications.
We may be able to give preliminary approval of an application when we receive it, but the final decision cannot be made until you have come to the shelter and met the pet. Also, out of state and other long distance applications may take extra time, and we may also require a home visit by an agent representing us in your area.



Come Visit Us!


We are located just outside the small town of Yukon, PA. We're about 35 miles SE of Pittsburgh.
From NEW STANTON:Take Rt. 70 West to the YUKON exit #53. As you get off the exit ramp, you will come up to a Stop sign. Make a right at the stop sign and go .2 miles into Yukon. You will then come up to a T where directly in front of you at that T there will be a Chiropractor's office. Turn LEFT at the T and go out of town about 1.4 miles. Look for our sign, on your Left.
From IRWIN, MONROEVILLE, PITTSBURGH areas: Take the PA. Turnpike to New Stanton, then follow the above directions.
From BELLE VERNON: Take Rt. 70 East to the Yukon exit #53. The exit ramp will bring you up to a Stop sign. Make a Right turn to the next stop sign. Make another right into Yukon and you will come up to the T where the Chiropractor's office is. Make a Left at the T and go out of town about 1.4 miles. Our sign will be on the Left.
FROM CONNELLSVILLE/UNIONTOWN AREA: Take Rt. 119 to Rt. 31. Make a Left onto RT. 31 (heading towards Ruffsdale). Stay on Rt. 31 until it passes underneath Rt. 70. Then, make a Right turn into Wyano. About 1 mile past the Wyano Post office (which will be on your Left), come to a 4-way intersection and turn Right. Our shelter is .8 mile up the road, and will be on your Right.

Map to our shelter
The Pet Adoption League
150 Spring Street
Yukon, PA 15698
Phone: 724-722-3670


Email: PALYukon@yahoo.com


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