West Deer Dog Shelter is operated by West Deer Township as a service to the community. It is the only township operated dog shelter in the area. It is staffed by volunteers and support from the community.

The shelter helps stray and lost dogs of West Deer Township. An attempt is made to reunite lost dogs with their owners, if an owner cannot be found the dogs are given vaccinations, neutered or spayed, and given a health check by our vet. They are then placed in loving indoor homes.

The shelter holds a maximum of twelve dogs. Unlike larger shelters, our animals are not usually living in cages. They have the freedom to come in the building or out into a large fenced-in area. This allows the dogs to remain socialized and not become cage bound.

Mr. Gary Bogan, the Animal Control and Code Enforcement Officer of West Deer Township, oversees the volunteers, speaks at local schools on the responsibility and care of animals, and handles all dog complaints.

Volunteers are available to speak to any size group, including a group of neighbors in someone's home, on how to teach children to react in possible scary situations involving dogs, the care of dogs and other topics.

Below are the dogs currently available for adoption.
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For Adoption Information Call Barb @ 724-224-5291

West Deer Dog Shelter is located on the orange belt near Deer Lakes High School behind the West Deer Township Municipal Building on 109 East Union Road.

To visit the shelter, please call for an appointment at 724-224-5291

Donations: Checks made payable to: West Deer (Township) Dog Shelter

Mail to: West Deer Dog Shelter

P.O. Box 2

Russellton, PA 15076

e-mail:dogshelter@westdeertownship.com

To visit the shelter, please call for an appointment at 724-224-5291

	HELP THE DOGS AT WEST DEER DOG SHELTER T-Shirts available for $10. Children's 18-20, Adult S toXX:L Special orders for larger sizes. Shirts are being sold at Town and Country Grooming at the corner of Pittsburgh St. and Butler St. in Springdale. Orders can be made by phone at 724-274-4141(Town and Country Grooming) or 724-224-5291(Shelter Volunteer). Arrangement can be made to pick up orders at the shelter or the grooming shop during business hours (closed Wed and Sun) Thanks to the generosity of Tammy Simon owner of Town and Country Grooming all of the $10 purchase price will be donated to West Deer Dog Shelter. HOODED SWEATSHIRTS are $25


RABIES CLINIC MAY 24, 2008 2:00 pm TO 4:00 pm COST $7 ADDITIONAL SERVICES NAIL TRIM $6 EAR CLEANING $3 BOTH $8	OUR GROOMER WILL TRIM ANY ANIMALS NAILS. THIS INCLUDES BIRDS, RABBITS, ETC.
	FOUND 5-4-8 Tarentum/Culmerville Rd. near Superior Rd intersection
	Sheba is about 1 yr old. She is most likely a shepherd/akita mix. She is very smart and is currently taking obedience class.
	Gretchen is about 10 yrs old. She appears to be housebroken. She had to have dental surgery due to several badly infected teeth. She is doing really well and going for walks.

	Shiloh is a beagle male mix. He is shy of people but is slowly adjusting to all the new things at the shelter. He does very well with the other dogs. He has never growled or snapped even though is scared of new people. He needs someone to love him and teach him to trust again.

	Abby is about 7 yrs. She is very laid back and loves to ride in the car. She really enjoys her walks with the volunteers. She has a couple of fatty tumors which have been vet checked and are benign. She prefers to be the only dog. She loves being center of attention.
	Joney is a 10 yr old possible terrier/retriever mix. He is quite active for his age. He likes riding in the car and going for walks. He didn't like having his toenails cut at first but with our groomers patience and time he is now accepting having it done. Because of his age we recommend an adult home.
	Baker is an older male beagle who still thinks he is a pup. He loves to play fetch and go for walks.

TO RESCUE
Lost and stray DOGS in West Deer Township.

TO SHELTER
Lost and stray DOGS in need of shelter, protection or medical care.

TO ADOPT
Lost DOGS back to their owners, unclaimed, abused and homeless DOGS to new families.

TO TEACH
DOGS, people and the community to live in harmony with each other through education.

TO RESCUE Lost and stray DOGS in West Deer Township.

TO SHELTER Lost and stray DOGS in need of shelter, protection or medical care.

TO ADOPT Lost DOGS back to their owners, unclaimed, abused and homeless DOGS to new families.

TO TEACH DOGS, people and the community to live in harmony with each other through education.

TO RESCUE
Lost and stray DOGS in West Deer Township.

TO SHELTER
Lost and stray DOGS in need of shelter, protection or medical care.

TO ADOPT
Lost DOGS back to their owners, unclaimed, abused and homeless DOGS to new families.

TO TEACH
DOGS, people and the community to live in harmony with each other through education.