Humane Society of Lackawanna County

Clarks Summit, PA

Also known as Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Operates and is publicly branded as Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.

Hours Daily 12pm-4pm, closed Tuesday

Areas served Clarks Summit and the surrounding area, Pennsylvania

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (570) 586-3700 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Complete an application on the website prior to interacting with any animals. All adopted cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, microchipped, wormed, flea treated, and FeLV/FIV tested.

Location

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The area

Lackawanna County at a glance

Population 216,146

Housing units 100,177

Est. households with a cat 28,332

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are your hours?

Open daily, 12pm to 4pm, closed Tuesday.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Humane Society of Lackawanna County at (570) 586-3700 or adoptions@griffinpondanimalshelter.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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