Griffin Pond Animal Shelter | Clarks Summit, PA

Mission Statement

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter’s mission is to investigate, help prosecute and prevent cruelty to animals while also promoting adoption awareness and humane education plus responsible pet ownership. We promote this all while we care for the animals surrendered to our shelter to the best of our ability every day until we find them new loving homes.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter | Compassionate Care and Second Chances for Animals in Clarks Summit, PA

Since 1938, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in Clarks Summit has offered a safe haven for homeless, abused and unwanted animals throughout Lackawanna County. Formerly known as The Humane Society of Lackawanna County, the shelter now provides daily care to over 200 animals, including those surrendered by owners, rescued from cruelty cases or in need of medical attention due to injury, illness or age. Their mission is simple but powerful—give animals a second chance at life and love.

Shelter Support Through Community Involvement

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter operates solely through private donations and fundraising events, without any federal, state or county funding. Every dollar donated helps provide food, medical care and enrichment for animals as they await their forever homes. Volunteers are a vital part of shelter operations, taking on tasks like walking dogs, cleaning kennels, organizing donations and helping at events. Whether helping behind the scenes or directly with animals, every hour makes a difference.

Adoption and Fostering Opportunities

Griffin Pond encourages families to “Adopt, Don’t Shop” by offering an easy, accessible pet adoption process with adoptable animals listed on their website. They also rely on a strong network of foster homes to expand their life-saving capacity. Fostering provides animals with a chance to thrive in a temporary, loving environment until they’re adopted, reducing overcrowding and improving adoption success.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is more than a shelter—it’s a lifeline for animals in need and a community cornerstone built on compassion.

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