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Volunteer Spotlight

Jane Coale is a full time RV-er who travels around the US bringing dog agility to communities and shelters alike.. “I stop at every animal shelter I find to help with the dogs (my exercise and therapy).” She has been training Dog Agility at the fun, beginner level for more than seven years and finds it be “a wonderful way of building trust, respect, confidence, and evaluating shelter dogs.” Agility gives volunteers and shelter dogs a new challenge. “Dog agility is a fun way to teach trust and respect with lots of treats and praise. I have built numerous, scaled down, easy obstacles that I use at RV park dog shows, then donate to shelters. I put my first “shelter dog show” with volunteers at the Bucks County SPCA in Pennsylvania. The dogs were wonderful and I could see the volunteers’ pride in their great training (mostly teenagers). Fun activities help prevent burnout. Fun dog shows a few times a year, showcase the dogs and volunteers and is good press for the shelter. This shelter has a great adoption rate and a wonderful volunteer training program. My dream is to have this kind of community involvement at all shelters.” We welcomed Jane back for a third year of Just For Fun Agility with volunteer and community members.

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Become a Foster Parent

Change the life of an under-age kitten!

Every summer, the Bucks County SPCA sees overwhelming numbers of kittens brought in by people who have either found them or can’t keep them. Help give these kittens, a jump-start to a healthy life. Some of these kittens are brought in with their mothers, who in a different environment are able to continue raising them.

We currently have a few select foster homes that do a terrific job, and now we’re looking to expand the number of available fosters, so that no kitten under 8 weeks has to be raised at the shelter.

What is expected of SPCA Foster homes?
A calm nurturing environment where the kittens can flourish and become well socialized.

How do I become a Foster Parent?
The prospective foster homes need to submit a Foster Application and be interviewed in person at the Bucks County SPCA. Upon approval there may an in home inspection. Applications can be mailed to Attn: Foster Parent, Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, Pa 18931.

Will I incur any expenses as a Foster Parent?
The SPCA will assume all pre-approved expenses incurred. All cats and kittens will need to come to the SPCA at scheduled intervals for routine vaccines and worming. Whenever possible, cats and kittens will be tested for feline leukemia before being fostered.

What happens once my foster kittens are old enough to get adopted?
The SPCA will place all cats and kittens in new homes, after they have been spayed or neutered. Foster homes may send any of their potential adopters to the SPCA for consideration.

Additional questions can be answered by calling (215) 794-7425. Ask for Carol or Christy.