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    The Pennsylvania SPCA

    2.8 (111 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jenaya P.

    SPCA is a very affordable place that pet owners can visit to get services such as adoption, health clinic and vaccinations. I came to the Juniata location to take my dog Diamonds to get her updates vaccinations. Vaccinations are on a first come basis and it was very crowded. Our wait was about 2 hours. Luckily you can chose to wait in the car or run errands and they'll call once your name is next on the list. Our doctor was very friendly, gentle and patient. After the visit the doctor provided Diamonds with her updates rabies badge along with a free harness and leash!

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    Megan K.

    I worked with Rachel who was extremely patient with me and answered all of my questions. The other workers were friendly and they would openly talk about the personalities of the dog and they're genuine. I went looking to foster a dog. I was aiming for a small dog but when I didn't see any small dogs I began to look cautiously at the medium dogs that might do well with our family. Rachel let me look for a long time and I asked many questions. There were 2 dogs I thought might work.Rachel answered more questions and set up a time for Rachel and me to spend quality time outside in a large gated area with each dog at a time. I decided on the large dog. This is not what I first wanted but after having our Foster dog for 4 weeks even through Christmas and lots of visitors it's been the best decision. He's handful but we have many hands in our home full of love to give.

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    Justin B.

    From the low cost vaccines to the food drives for low income pets, this organization is out there to make a difference. Having been a volunteer for the organization I've seen first hand the pervasive nature of caring that everyone employee and volunteer alike share here. There are few organizations that have the reach of the PSPCA with its multiple locations and humane law enforcement branch. The vet is low cost as well. So if you end up in a pickle and do not have pet insurance than you won't find a better option. The vet staff is extremely knowledgeable. You get more than you pay for here unlike the majority of vets. This is where I found my pup! There is a vast "green house" with every type of dog. It's impossible to not find what you are looking for there. Or even to come there looking for something but having your heart unexpectedly melted by surprise! So remember adopt don't shop.

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    Laura S.

    We had our golden doodle spayed at the Spca here and we are very happy with the care. From the scheduling phone call to the procedure and post op instructions, everyone was very nice and informative! It's not a fancy place and is not in a good area, but I know they are doing the best they can with the funds they have. They provide low cost services and, for this, I am very grateful. They took really good care of our little girl! She is recovering well. They provide an e-collar after and pain medication.

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    Very freindly staff and they are truly animal lovers.. The animals see them as friends and family.. I did a walk through and it was just something that I can't describe.. Please contribute for the animals.. they need all the help they can get.. give give its working I see it !!!!

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    Kase M.

    Definitely 5 stars. I went by there yesterday because my cat MooMoo died and I wanted to ask about getting him cremated. The woman at the front desk looked at me, handed me some tissue and offered kind words. I'm pretty sure she noticed how distraught I was and she was in turn very patient, very kind and I can't express how appreciative I am Bc of that. After going through the whole process, paying and signing necessary paperwork she went and got MooMoo from my vehicle with me and offered to give me a stamp of his paw. I love that. She didn't rush me to leave his side, allowed me a moment to stay with him. It was very nice of her. Very human of her and I'm very grateful for that. Thank you.

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    Is there a 24-hour free service clinic for my cat?

    There are emergency hospitals in the area including Penn Vet and Blue Pearl.

    Do you have wash station so I can wash my dog?

    I am sorry, that no, the Pennsylvania SPCA does not have that.

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    If your pet needs anything more complex than routine vaccines, DO NOT GO HERE…read more I brought my young cat here with a lump that was eventually diagnosed as mammary cancer, she died later in the year. The treatment she received at world of animals was abysmal. This practice has serious issues with communication, knowledge and accuracy. I was first told my cats cancerous tumor was benign and to just "try antibiotics", then after removing the tumor, I was inaccurately told that they removed all of it, and that she would survive many more years and no treatment was needed, and I was dismissed and almost laughed at when I would bring up concerns about how she was acting. In fact, they did not remove it all, and her cancer was extremely aggressive and she needed treatment that they didn't even tell me about, so she only lived another 6 months. My final interaction with this practice was them giving me the wrong dosage for my dying cats pain medication, which was TEN TIMES her normal dose. Luckily I noticed before giving it to her. I highly recommend going to Penn Vet or PASE for anything cancer-related, and will not be taking any pet here again.

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    We have been bringing our 2 young kitties here for a couple of years. We love love love Dr Lindsay…read moreSmith. She is thorough, explains things, is patient with questions, and handles skittish cats well. She gets 5+++ stars. We had one experience with another vet which wasn't so positive, hence the 4 stars. She acted as if it was an imposition that our cats were scared about their visit. Our cats are rescues that we got at 8 months old. While they are affectionate and confident with us, they are more fearful than curious when encountering new people. You would think vets would understand this, but this vet (sorry, I didn't get her name) seemed more jumpy than the cats about administering their shots. She wouldn't even try to trim the nails on one of them. (Even I have finally figured out how to handle that kitty for that task!) I've seen some hellion cats, and believe me when I say ours aren't that bad! The front desk staff and those who answer the phones are wonderful. They are helpful and thorough, and if they say they will call you back by a certain day/time, they will, even if they don't have a final answer for you yet. The vet techs we have had there are likewise incredible, and clearly love being with the animals. I wish I could give 5 stars, but hard to overlook that one encounter.

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    This place, and the caring people in it, made a very difficult day more bearable…read more I came in knowing that I was going to have to put my almost sixteen year old cat down, and as we pet parents know, Sidney was more than a cat to me - he was family. He got me through some REALLY tough times over the past ten years, and honestly I'm not sure how I would have gotten through the pandemic without him. So knowing his time with me was coming to a close, I left it in his hands to tell me when it was time to go. And, unfortunately, that was the day he woke up and his eyes said simply, "Enough." The staff was attentive and kind from the jump. An examination revealed the options, but it was obvious that whatever was happening was quite serious - and I was given a breakdown of potential next steps. Of course with Sid's age, putting him down was also an option, and I already knew this is what we were going with. I did not receive any pressure to run any preliminary tests, procedures, or additional costs. I was simply told what the options were, and provided with an honest opinion of what the outcomes could be. And all options sucked. BUT it was obvious that the people helping me genuinely cared, and it made the heartbreak just a tiny bit easier. I had never had to do this before and I came in with Sid alone, so the vet guided me through what we were doing, what was next, and gave me ample time in between to say goodbye. Again, no real way to make these things less painful, but there was something in the attention and care I was receiving that made me feel like I wasn't going through it alone. The staff was going through it with me. I also received a beautiful card in the mail from them afterwards, hand-signed with a personal message from each - and this small gesture brought such warmth to my heart that I felt I had to share it. Highly recommend this place.

    My second visit to VEG, two years after my first, was for a completely different issue for my cat…read more Once again the team descended upon me and my boy immediately, and calmly and thoroughly triaged him and took me through all the intake questions. I spent 3+ hours there but it didn't feel like it. I was able to be by his side the entire time, there was hydration and snacks, and I was comfortable. I feel like every nurse checked in with us at least once. Even my cat felt chill enough after a while to curl up and nap in his large cage (they were quite busy and all rooms were taken). As off Feb '25 it was $200 for just the most basic care, for what it's worth, and in our situation it was very much worth it. They sent everything to my usual vet, including recommended follow up testing. Flippin' awesome and so helpful for moving forward after a terrible Sunday!

    The Pennsylvania SPCA - animalshelters - Updated July 2026

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