Pennsylvania Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals

Shelter Hospital - to provide high-qualityigh quality, andcompassionate veterinary treatment and medical rehabilitation of sick and injured animals in the PSPCA's care, a significant volume of which enter the shelter through animallaw enforcement. During 2024, 3,750 shelter animals were treated in ourshelter hospitals. Surgical Services: Our goal is to offer affordable and accessible surgical services to the community, including spaying and neutering hto help reduce pet overpopulation. We also perform spay and neuterueter surgeries for animals in our shelter as a pre-adoption requirement. In 2024, the PSPCA conducted11,551 surgeries. Public Veterinary Care: We provide low-cost veterinary care, including wellness and preventative care, sick visits, and end-of-life veterinary care services to the community. In 2024, the PSPCA's public veterinary clinics served 20,517clients and their pets.

Animal law enforcement ("ALE") works to prevent animal cruelty and neglect by enforcing Pennsylvania's anti-cruelty laws. Humane litigation oversees the prosecution of cruelty cases brought by the humane law enforcement team. In 2024, ALE officers investigated 4,036 animal cruelty complaints. Humane Education aims to prevent animal cruelty and promote responsible pet ownership by educating children and adults in the community about humane treatment of animals. In 2024, 930 youth participated in humane education programs, and 8,470 pets were served through the community outreach program.