Humane Society of Westmoreland County
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Meet Rocco. Rocco is the extreme example of a returned dog. Rocco was adopted as an adorable puppy. There were three of them. Unfortunately, Rocco was returned through no fault of his own. He has been with us over a year. His biggest problem is that he barks at strangers like most dogs do at their front door. It is only because he has been with us so long and he considers the shelter home. Rocco needs someone that will love and work with him.
Rocco waiting for a home! Rocco is a shar pei husky mix 
Join us on our webpage with WHJB. Westmoreland County pet owners are having difficulty affording veterinary care. We have veterinary services at least five days of the week with many special services such as Spay A Thons, Fix A Thons and Tom a Thons. This does not come without a finanical effort on our part. Visit our webpage at WHJB FM 107.1 WGSM. http://www.whjbfm.com/Animalhouse/Browse.aspx
PAY FOR OUR EVENTS THROUGH PAYPAL! Make sure you include all pertinent informaton in the narrative. Include your name, address, telephone number and the event you will be attending
If you are in need of our Humane Society Police Officer please call 724-689-9468, or email hswccrueltycop@comcast.net She handles calls that involve abuse and neglect. Please leave your name, Phone number and be sure to include the address and description of the abusive situation.
Giving to the United Way? The Humane Society of Westmoreland County's number is 222814
HELP SAVE A HOMELESS ANIMAL TODAY, BUY AN ENTERTAINMENT BOOK 2012
Shelter Wish List:
This wish list Changes According to Need. Thank you.
We are in need of cat Kuranda Beds (especially the towers making cleaning easier) ultimately benefiting the spread of any kind of illness for our cats
Postage Stamps
Bleach
Garbage Bags
HP Ink Jet Cartridges 74 and 74
Lexmark Cartidges 105 XL and 100XL
Computer Paper
Laundry Detergent
Stainless Steel Large Dog Bowls
Litter
Litter pans
Cat Carriers
Cat Beds
Office Max Gift Cards - we do all of our own publishing
Pet Supply Gift Cards - We are trying to winterize our summer outdoor kennels due to the increase in need of dog rescue. We don't promote outdoor kennels but due to the increase in dog abandonment we are forced to this year. We want a dog kennel heater in every dog house. We can buy these with gift cards
Gasoline Gift Cards - Our humane agent will be on the road all winter to check on and rescue dogs and cats abandoned and left in the cold
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Order Modern Dog Magazine and give a donation to the Humane Society of Westmoreland County, PA83, http://www.moderndog.ca/pf/PA83.html
The Humane Society of Westmoreland County is proud to announce a new dog park/run at its facility. This 1 acre fenced area provides our dogs with running and playing time. This helps socialize them to be better adopted friends..
SHOT CLINICS. The Humane Society of Westmoreland County is proud to annouce "Clinic Hours" every Tuesday. If you need to see the vet, call for an appointment. You may bring your pet for shots only as a "walk-in". Keep your pets vaccinated. Appointments start at 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It is best to check if the vet is in. She does occasionally take days off or go on vacation. Remember it is flea and tick season. Buy your products now! ANNOUNCEMENT: We are now also doing a Saturday clinic. Hours are 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
2014 Entertainment Books will be available at the shelter and at our booth at Craftique. Visit our booth for other crafty and doggie/kitty items. The arrive at the end of July. Wonderful gifts!
The Humane Society is now doing low cost spay/neuters on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Surgery is by appointment only.
The new policy initiated in 2002 for adoptions at the Humane Society of Westmoreland County is as follows: No cat/kitten or dog/puppy will be adopted, or leave the shelter, without being spayed or neutered. When kitten season comes, no kitten will leave until it is large enough for surgery. We will no longer be adopting tiny kittens needing to wait for surgery.
Would you like to become a feline friend? If you can't take a cat into your home, take one into your heart! Become a feline friend and help support the care of a shelter cat/kitten. Contact Feline Friends , Humane Society of Westmoreland County, PO Box 1552, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Announcement - We are conducting Dog Obedience Training on our property to compliment our dog adoptions. Please inquire if you are interested. It is our goal to help large dogs keep their happy homes. Remember - Excercise your large dog and he/she will be a happy, healthy friend for life!
HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR DOG SHELTER. FUNDS MAY BE SENT TO:
We built a new dog shelter in 2006. It was named the "Donald Mateer Facility". This was in memory of the major donor of this facility. He and his wife Charlotte helped us achieve our dream. We are now ready to expand. Our facility is not large enough to handle rescue/shelter/adoption in Westmoreland County. Dogs in Westmoreland County die because of a lack of space. We are going to build an additional dog kennel. We take dogs from animal control, kill shelters, and humane cases weekly. We have the only full time Humane Society Police Officer in the county. Please help us build are new kennel so we may continue saving dogs. YOU MAY STILL PURCHASE GOLDEN PLAQUES IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: $250 - CAGE PLAQUE, $5,000 - ROOM PLAQUE, $100,000 WING PLAQUE. THE PROJECT IS ONGOING.
HEY! BACK UP! DID YOU READ ABOUT OUR DOG SHELTER MARKETING CAMPAIGN?
UPCOMING EVENT - Watch for rabies/distemper shot clinics in the warm weather. During the warm weather months, we will be holding shot clinics twice monthly.
Would you like to make a donation? Help us support our feline rescues and continue building our 30 capacity dog shelter. Go to www.Networkforgood.org and type in Humane Society of Westmoreland County. Thank you to all of our generous supporters.
Remember, fundraising and donations are our means of existence.
Adopting a Puppy or Dog? We will need to know the following? Have you ever owned a large breed dog? What provisions do you have for puppy/dog during the day if you work? What exercise provisions do you have for your pet? (Daily walking, fenced yard, etc.)Do you own your home? MOST OF OUR RETURNS ARE HOUSING ISSUES. AS A RESULT OF THIS FACT, WE ARE TIGHTENING OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTIONS OF DOGS TO PEOPLE RENTING. IF YOU ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY, IT IS BEST TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR POLICIES BEFORE MAKING THE TRIP. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT OF REFUSAL OF AN APPLICATION
POLICY STATEMENT - As devoted animal lovers and rescuers, we deeply regret those we have to turn away. All no-kill shelters face this criticism. We can only accept what our facility will safely accommodate. Our animals receive the highest quality of veterinary care at great expense to our organization. We have successfully rescued and adopted 2600 cats/kittens and with limited facilities 1400 dogs/puppies. Overcrowding benefits no one, neither human or beast. Overcrowding creates medical problems that can close a shelter either temporarily or permanently. We have to constantly guard against feline leukemia, aids, panleukopenia, ringworm, parvo virus to name a few. Who do we benefit if we overcrowd? Place the blame of unrescued animals where it belongs 1) the person who originally abandoned a companion animal 2) Those that see shelters as petstores and only want certain colors or ages 3) Those that start the current of unrest in communities through their lack of understanding. The blame does not rest with shelters. We offer wholehearted thankfullness to those that work with shelters and foster cats and kittens until shelters have room. ALWAYS REMEMBER, ADOPTION MAKES ROOM FOR A RESCUE!
Directions from Pittsburgh or surrounding areas:
Take the parkway to the turnpike in Monroeville. Exit the turnpike at the Irwin Exit. Follow the signs to Greensburg which is approximately 7 miles from the Irwin Exit. Exit Route 30 at the first Greensburg Exit. This road will take you through the town of Greensburg. You will cross Main Street in Greensburg looking for Route 119N which is also East Pittsburgh Street. After you cross Main Street get in your left hand lane. Route 119N will take a left turn by a White Stereo Shop. It is marked overhead. You will also be following signs for Lynch Field and Ice Arena. After your left turn you go straight and come to an underpass. Bear to your right under the underpass. You will continue on Route 119N past an athletic Park called Lynch Field. The Humane Society of Westmoreland County sits behind the back walking track of Lynch Field in a Red Brick Farmhouse. Our driveway sits next to a tracter store named RUGH equipment. It is marked.
Directions from New Stanton Exit
Follow signs from Exit to Greensburg (Route 119N) Our shelter is located on Route 119N in Greensburg. It is best to keep this in mind when watching signs Exiting the turnpike. You will be on 70. 70 becomes route 119N. You will proceed through a small town called Youngwood which has two one way streets with a reduced speed limit. After passing through Youngwood you will proceed on Route 119N heading for Greensburg. When you come into the town of Greensburg watch signs for 119N takes a right turn on East Pittsburgh Street. It is marked overhead. You will be in the center of town. After you turn get in the left-hand lane. When you reach a white stereo shop Route 119N takes a left-hand turn. It is marked overhead. You will also be following signs for Kirk S Nevin Ice Arena and Lynch Field. Proceed through a couple of lights and you will come through an underpass. Bear to your right. You will pass an athletic park called Lynch Field (where the workshop will be held). Proceed past the park. The shelter is a Red Brick Farmhouse that sits behind the back walking track. Our driveway is next to a little tractor store called Rugh Equipment. It is marked. If you go as far as the Discount Breadstore, YOU have gone too far.
THE SHELTER IS CLOSED OCTOBER 27, 2012, FOR THE WHISKER WALK.
Come to a shelter in the "Spirit of Rescue". Does it really matter if the puppy is 5 months of age or 7 weeks? How many times do we hear "I wanted a little one". What about the poor dog that may be 1 year of age. He is too often overlooked. Older puppies are easier to housetrain. The kittens face the scrutiny of what color they are. Long Haired kittens get adopted before short haired kittens. Orange, White, and Buff get adopted before Black and Tabby kittens. The adult cats find themselves in a lonely spot. Everyone wants a kitten. Rescuing isn't about size, color, age; it is about finding a new companion to share your love and home with.
PLEASE DO NOT ADOPT A PUPPY IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE THAT FOREVER HOME THAT THEY DESERVE. Our puppies go quickly. While you are emailing and asking questions, someone else is adopting. We are not asking for your to make hasty decisions, but please be aware of our position. We are here to find these pups forever homes. If the right adopter visits the shelter; they will adopt. We cannot hold puppies. These are rescued animals and often we do not have additional information.
COPY AND PASTE AND RETURN TO HSWCGBG@aol.com
Internet Screening application for dog adoption
Name of Dog of interest: _________________________
Your Name: __________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ______________________________
Date: __________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
Are you a homeowner? ___________________________________
Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, how high? _______________________________
Are you willing to leash walk several times a day? ________ I understand that leash walking is part of training and socializing a dog. A tie out does not provide exercise and socializing. yes ___ no ____
Do you have other pets? Please List:
Are your other pets spayed or neutered? If not why?
Where are all of your other pets kept? House______ Outdoors________ Doghouse with chain____________ Outdoor Kennel _____________ Basement __________ Free range in home __________________
What are the ages of the people in your household?
If you have small children and no fence, how do you plan to exercise your dog?
What are the working hours of the adults in your home?
Where will the dog be kept at night? ___________________________
Where will the dog be kept when alone? ________________________
How long will the dog be left alone during the day? _______________
If your work schedule changes, are you willing to make proper arrangements for the dog? Even if it requires hiring someone to come take your dog out during your work day?
What will you do if you move? _________________________________
When was the last time you had a puppy? ______________________
How did you manage the following puppy behaviors:
Play Biting: ______________________________________________________
Jumping: ________________________________________________________
Chewing: _________________________________________________________
House Training: ___________________________________________________
I understand that I am not purchasing a dog. I am entering into an adoption agreement with the Humane Society of Westmoreland County. I can afford future veterinary care. I have a plan for puppy care. I will take my puppy to a puppy class. I will utilize the Humane Society instructional dog obedience when the dog is of age. I understand that a dog coming to a new home needs special considerations until they adjust.
Signature ( name)
Humane Society of Westmoreland County ATTENTION ADOPTERS - PLEASE BRING CAT CARRIERS WHEN ADOPTING A CAT, Please bring a leash and collar when adopting a dog
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 donate a Kuranda dog bed.
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Adopting a friend
Hours Mon-Wed-Thurs 1pm-7pm, Friday 1pm to 4pm, Sat 10am to 3pm, , Sun Noon-3pm We have beautiful cats and kittens of all ages. All cats and dogs have shots appropriate to their age. All cats and kittens are $70. Effective January 10, 2006, all puppies are $200 and dogs are $100 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. We have dogs and puppies of all breeds and sizes. The increase in puppy price includes their remaining shots to be given at our facility, and other support services. All cats or kittens/dogs or puppies are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.
Love those hound pups!
kitten Season
Pit Lab pups waiting for a home.
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Humane Society of Westmoreland County, Route 119 N. behind Lynch Field, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 (please use this address for truck shipments) 
PO Box 1552
Route 119N,Behind Lynch Field
Greensburg PA 15601
Phone: 724-837-3779
Email: HSWCgbg@aol.com
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