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Rehoming

We know that sometimes circumstances lead to a pet parent needing to rehome their pet. We want to help you safely find a new and loving home for your fur-baby. […]

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Foster Family Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a foster family for CAS!  Please take a moment to fill out this form, which will provide information to help us place […]

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FAQ About Fostering

Why does Columbia Animal Shelter need a Foster Care Program?  The program was created for animals who are too young or need special care before they can be placed in […]

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The Highs and Lows of Fostering

Fostering is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have.  We couldn’t save as many lives as we do without the dedication of our foster parents.  When you think […]

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Volunteer Application

Please make sure that as a potential volunteer you are ABLE AND WILLING to do the following tasks: scoop litterboxes, feed/water cats, sweep/mop, clean windows, wash dirty dishes, wash dirty […]

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Adoption Application

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Spay/Neuter Clinic Intake Form

SURGICAL REQUIREMENTS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, YOUR PET: Should be in good health. Should not be overweight. Cats should be at least 3 months of age or younger than 5 […]

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​Dogs and Rabies

Despite the dramatic reduction of rabies cases in humans and domestic animals over the last three decades, rabies prevention remains a major public health concern in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth, in […]

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New Scientific Study Finds Vast Majority of Pet Cats Are Neutered

Eighty percent of cats in U.S. households are neutered, according to a new, nationally representative study conducted by Alley Cat Allies and published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association, […]

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Protocols: Pediatric Spay and Neuter

While the traditional approach has been to wait until a cat is at least six months old before neutering, the ASV guidelines recommend neutering before the cat reaches sexual maturity […]

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Cat Contraception Megestrol Acetate (MA) A Useful Tool During COVID-19 Pandemic

For several months in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of spay and neuter clinics closed their doors. Even today, appointments for spay and neuter surgeryespecially low-costremain extremely […]

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Pet-Friendly Rentals: A Guide to Finding Housing

Our pets are family. They’re our best friends, and they improve the quality of our lives. And when you have to move, finding pet-friendly housing is top priority. But sometimes that task […]

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Tips for Moving With Pets

One of the most common reasons that people give up a pet is because they are moving and decide they cannot take the animal. They might think that moving with […]

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Traveling With Pets: Tips for a Pet-Friendly Vacation

Are you thinking of traveling with pets? Whatever way you travel, you’ll need to plan ahead for a successful pet-friendly vacation. The following are some tips for driving and flying […]

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