In these hard economic times, and adoptions being almost non-existent, it's hard to choose one pet to feature. All of our cats and dogs deserve to be featured. Patches is a classic tortie cat, spayed, and around 3.5 years old. She likes to be her own boss and loves to play with a wand toy. Patches likes to be petted, but will let you know when she's had enough attention. Jake is a lovely pale colored Beagle. He looks like he's stayed in the sun too long has has faded. Of course that's not the case. His coloring is definitely very different than most Beagles. Jake is 2 years old, current on shots, and has been neutered. He is heartworm free and on prevention. Jake is good with other dogs and loves people attention. Jake is a small Beagle.
News
Thanks to everyone who contributed items for our yard sale on June 20. It was a tremendous success. We plan to have another sale this fall, so keep checking back for that date. Also this fall, on Saturday, October 3, 2009, we are having our first annual "Best Friends Walk Together" pet walk. It will be held in the lovely town of Onancock, on Virginia's Eastern Shore. We will have more details as plans are finalized. We hope all of you will join us, along with your furry companion(s), and help make this a yearly tradition.
Working in conjunction with Virginia Beach SPCA, we offer a low-cost spay/neuter program for public pets. VBSPCA has the Neuter Scooter and is now bringing the surgeries to us via this mobile surgery unit. For the time being, we are having one surgery day each month, with a total of 20 surgeries done right in our parking lot. If your pet needs to be spayed or neutered, or if you know someone who needs this service, please call us for more information. (757)787-7385. Clinic dates for the upcoming months: July 23, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 12, and December 10. There is a deadline for payment and application to be in to the shelter 12 days prior to the clinic date.
As always, we need to thank our supporters who bring donations of all kinds. Thanks to you our doors are open. With your support we will be able to continue our spay/neuter assistance program, along with caring for the needs of our local animals who are down on their luck.
We receive no funding from government agencies or other organizations and are NOT funded by tax dollars. Our survival depends on the generosity of our donors who support our mission of saving the lives of pets who have fallen on hard times. At the SPCA-Eastern Shore, no adoptable pet will be euthanized for space considerations......EVER!
Who We Are
In August of 2005, the SPCA Eastern Shore rededicated itself to our true mission- to provide a safe haven for animals in Accomack and Northampton Counties on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
For many years the SPCA had served as the housing facility for the Animal Control divisions of Accomack and Northampton Counties. After a consultation with the Humane Society of the United States, our SPCA Board of Directors felt that the true mission of our SPCA was being overwhelmed by our obligations to the two counties. Due to space considerations and the constant influx of stray and feral animals, adoptable animals were unable to be held for longer than the legal minimum.
In July of 2004, the counites opened the new Regional Animal Control Facility for the purpose of housing the Animal Control function of the county governments. Our SPCA has been able to successfully place 98% of the animals seeking shelter with us. We continue to work with the new Regional facility, drawing animals from them to place for adoption. This is truly a co-operative effort by people who care deeply about the welfare of pets in our community.
Adopting a friend
The SPCA-Eastern Shore Inc. is committed to finding loving lifetime homes for as many of our shelter animals as possible. We will not make adoption arrangements over the phone. After visiting the shelter and selecting the right pet for you, you will be asked to fill out an adoption application. There is a mandatory 24 hour waiting period before adoptions will be finalized. Once your application is approved, we will transport your new pet to the local veterinarian of your choice for spaying/neutering. You will pick up your new pet from the veterinarian's office, your adoption paperwork having been completed at the time of selection. Our adoption fee is $95.00 for a cat or a dog. This adoption fee covers the cost of vaccines, wormings, tests, microchip, and spay/neuter if surgery arrangements are made by us. If you choose to have your new pet spayed or neutered elsewhere, there may be an additional fee from your vet. Animals MUST be spayed or neutered before leaving our shelter to go beyond our local area.
Come Visit Us!
The SPCA-Eastern Shore Animal Shelter is located on Rt. 13 in Onley, Virginia, just south of Nandua High School. Mile marker 111 is directly in front of our building.
Our public hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM. Animal visitation hours are Tuesday though Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM.
SPCA-Eastern Shore Inc. 26528 Lankford Highway
PO Box 164
Onley, VA 23418
Phone: (757)787-7385
