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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. […]
Read more about RehomingFoster 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 […]
Apply for fostering todayFAQ 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 […]
Read more about FAQ About FosteringThe 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 […]
Read more about The Highs and Lows of FosteringVolunteer 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 […]
Apply to volunteer todaySpay/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 […]
Fill out the form todayDogs 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 […]
Read more about Dogs and RabiesNew 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, […]
Read more about New Scientific Study Finds Vast Majority of Pet Cats Are NeuteredProtocols: 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 […]
Read more about Protocols: Pediatric Spay and NeuterCat 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 […]
Read more about Cat Contraception Megestrol Acetate (MA) A Useful Tool During COVID-19 PandemicPet-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 […]
Read more about Pet-Friendly Rentals: A Guide to Finding HousingTips 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 […]
Read more about Tips for Moving With PetsTraveling 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 […]
Read more about Traveling With Pets: Tips for a Pet-Friendly VacationUpcoming Events
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