PAWsitively for the Animals in Scranton, Pennsylvania
About PAWsitively for the Animals
PAWsitively for the Animals is an animal rescue in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2017. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is One Life To Live Pet Rescue and Adoption Inc, about 3.3 mi away.
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41.37485, -75.69499
What PAWsitively for the Animals does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- One Life To Live Pet Rescue and Adoption Inc1721 Olive St, Scranton, PAAnimal rescue3.3 mi
- Indraloka Animal Sanctuary ("Dalton")336 Oak Drive, Falls Township, PAAnimal sanctuary8.8 mi
- SPCA of Luzerne County524 E Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PASPCA10 mi
- Griffin Pond Animal Shelter967 Griffin Pond Rd, Clarks Summit, PAAnimal shelter11 mi
- Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge974 Lockville Rd, Dallas, PAAnimal shelter11 mi
- Rockcastle Animal Shelter224 Deep Hollow Rd, Wilkes-Barre, PAAnimal shelter13 mi
- Roxie's Place Cat Rescue354 Freytown Rd, Covington Twp, PAAnimal rescue14 mi
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Where is PAWsitively for the Animals located?
PAWsitively for the Animals is at 3265 Greenwood Ave, Scranton, PA 18505 in Lackawanna County.
What are the hours of PAWsitively for the Animals?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (570) 947-1393 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from PAWsitively for the Animals?
Start on pawsitivelyfortheanimals.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to PAWsitively for the Animals?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to PAWsitively for the Animals tax-deductible?
PAWsitively for the Animals matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 47-2788552), with reported annual revenue of about $104,766. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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