{"id":16408,"date":"2024-12-11T14:45:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T19:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fbj.shq.mybluehost.me\/?page_id=16408"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:36:56","slug":"stray-canine-intake-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/resources\/stray-canine-intake-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Stray Canine Intake Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"16408\" class=\"elementor elementor-16408\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b56ad92 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b56ad92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67d950f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67d950f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7c548d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7c548d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upholding Best Practices for Safer Stray Dog Intake<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-781cbf8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"781cbf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stray Canine Intake Policy<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccb973f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ccb973f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc4aef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cc4aef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"#canine-intake\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#surrenders\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Canine intake<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a629c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9a629c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"#surrenders\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#surrenders\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Surrenders<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2dcb90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b2dcb90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#foracos\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">For Animal control officers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d947f3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d947f3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#faqs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">FAQs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ab3c60 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ab3c60\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75eb943 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75eb943\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"donor-privacy-policy\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e783ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e783ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stray Canine Intake Policy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-869205b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"869205b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7141819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7141819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Updated February 20, 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cfbadb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cfbadb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The YCSPCA will accept stray dogs found in York County municipalities, with a service agreement with our organization. We can accept stray dogs from private citizens, animal control officers (ACOs), York County Police Department officers, or Pennsylvania State Dog Wardens.<\/strong>\u00a0 We will continue to accept stray canines and other domestic animals from YCSPCA contracted municipalities.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Find the borough\/township&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-York-County-ACO-and-Stray-Canine-Transportation-Providers-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stray Canine Transportation Provider.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>For more information about this policy change, to view FAQs, and to see who provides animal field services in your municipality, please review below. If a community does not have the financial resources to contract with an animal control officer, we suggest partnering with neighboring municipalities to share costs and administrative burdens. The YCSPCA is happy to help support these important collaborative partnerships.\u00a0<\/p><p>It takes a community to care for shelter pets. We thank you for your commitment to helping us serve people and pets in York County.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97c35f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97c35f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"canine-intake\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stray Canine Intake Procedure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eabeda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6eabeda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">call the ycspca and seek guidance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c343c87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c343c87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Stray dogs can be brought to the YCSPCA from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week.<\/li><li>All calls regarding stray dogs will first be referred to the municipality\u2019s stray dog transportation provider (this would be an animal control officer, police officer, or dog warden). <em>This is the preferred and safest practice.<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Stray dog transportation providers must call the YCSPCA before transporting any animal to our facility. <\/strong><\/li><li>If no provider is available or the municipality directs otherwise, citizens may transport stray dogs to the YCSPCA following the requirements below.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be69082 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be69082\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FOR CITIZEN TRANSPORTS FROM CONTRACTING MUNICIPALITIES:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d1d85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51d1d85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Important Considerations<br \/><\/strong>Citizens should never chase or attempt to secure dogs that show obvious signs of aggression. Aggressive or unsafe animals <strong>must <\/strong>be handled by the municipality\u2019s designated stray dog transportation provider only. Citizens should not attempt to catch or handle aggressive animals.<\/p><p>Aggressive behavior may include but is not limited to:<\/p><ul><li>Growling, snarling, bearing teeth, or sharp and repeated barking<\/li><li>Snapping or biting<\/li><li>Stiff, rigid body posture, leaning forward, or lunging\/charging<\/li><li>Raised hackles<\/li><li>Tail held high and rigid<\/li><li>Ears forward or pinned back tightly<\/li><li>Direct, hard stare<\/li><li>If they appear to be guarding something<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Intake Process<br \/><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If the dog can be safely secured, the citizen should leash the dog and travel with them in a crate or carrier whenever possible.<\/span><\/p><ul><li>When the citizens arrive at the YCSPCA, they should leave the dog in their vehicle and check in with a staff member in our shelter lobby.<\/li><li>Citizens transporting stray dogs will be required to provide:<ul><li>A driver\u2019s license<\/li><li>Location (exact address) and municipality the dog was found<\/li><li>Condition and behavior of the dog when found<\/li><li><strong>Citizens will be required to complete a stray intake questionnaire<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The staff at the YCSPCA will need to verify all information provided prior to accepting the dog into our care.<\/li><li>Once directed, the finder should return to their vehicle, retrieve the dog, and meet a member of our staff at the lobby doors of the shelter to transfer the animal into our care.<\/li><li>A citizen choosing to transport a stray dog assumes responsibility for safely securing and transporting the dog into the shelter.<\/li><\/ul><p>The shelter staff reserves the right to use restraint devices to intake animals that present an immediate safety risk. These devices include, but are not limited to, catch poles, chemical restraint\/sedation, crates and cages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad42ec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad42ec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"surrenders\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">OWNER SURRENDERS<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ff592a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ff592a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If a citizen is found attempting to surrender their personal pet as a stray, the pet will be denied entrance. All citizens must follow the York County SPCA\u2019s process for owner surrenders which starts with a surrender application. Because shelter space is limited, it is necessary to manage our admissions and stray dog intake is prioritized over owner surrendered dogs. Owner surrendered dogs require an intake evaluation and are often placed on a waitlist until an enclosure becomes available.<\/p><p>More information on owner surrenders and alternatives <a href=\"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/resources\/giving-up-your-pet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">are available here.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a5949a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a5949a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"foracos\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FOR Animal control, police officers and dog wardens from contracting municipalities:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74e0551 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74e0551\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>When the ACO, police officer, or dog warden arrive at the YCSPCA, they should leave the dog in their vehicle and check in with a staff member in our shelter lobby.<ul><li><em>Shelter staff will not remove dogs, whether secured or unsecured, from vehicles. Finders are responsible for safely bringing dogs to the shelter door.<\/em><ul><li>Date and time found, citizen information (name, address, phone number, and email), and municipality.<\/li><li>Condition and behavior of the dog at pick-up.<\/li><li>Location (exact address) the dog was found.<\/li><li>Municipality the dog was found.<\/li><li>Additional questions or information may be required on a case-by-case basis.ACO, police officers, and dog wardens are required to provide the following information.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Failure to provide this information will postpone a dog\u2019s intake until the information can be collected.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4295dd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4295dd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">stray dogs in non-contracting municipalities: <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f657c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f657c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stray dogs from non-contracting municipalities will not be accepted. Citizens from non-contracting municipalities will be directed to their municipal administrators for guidance. A list of non-contracting municipalities will be maintained on the YCSPCA\u2019s phone system and website.&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4d35ed e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e4d35ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd98e1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5fd98e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e64340 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9e64340\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dedd6e8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dedd6e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"faqs\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ef842f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ef842f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Intake FAQS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fb65f9 e-n-tabs-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"8fb65f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;tabs_justify_horizontal&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;horizontal_scroll&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"150693369\" aria-label=\"Tabs. 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What should I do if I find a stray dog in my community?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1601\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"i-live-in-york-county-what-should-i-do-if-i-find-a-stray-dog-in-my-community\"><p>If you live in York County, please review your municipal stray animal transport listing to see if your community contracts with an animal field services provider. Contact the municipal stray animal transport provider in your community. Contact your municipality directly if you cannot reach your designated transport provider or if your municipality does not contract with one. Be prepared to stay with the dog, where it was found, until the transport provider arrives.<\/p><ul><li>Finder Name (First, Last)<\/li><li>Address<\/li><li>Phone number<\/li><li>Email Address<\/li><li>The exact address where the dog was found<\/li><li>Municipality the dog was found in<\/li><li>The date the dog was found\/how many days you\u2019ve had the dog<\/li><li>Signs of ownership (Collar, microchip, recently groomed, etc.)<\/li><li>Any additional information that would be helpful in returning the dog to the owner or finding it an adoptive home<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>We do not accept stray animals found outside of York County.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"who-can-bring-stray-dogs-to-the-ycspca\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1602\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Who can bring stray dogs to the YCSPCA?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1602\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"who-can-bring-stray-dogs-to-the-ycspca\"><p>The YCSPCA can accept stray dogs from contracting York County municipalities. Public citizens, animal control officers, York County police officers and PA state dog wardens can bring stray canines to the Brougher Companion Animal Shelter.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"does-this-policy-apply-only-to-dogs\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1603\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Does this policy apply only to dogs?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1603\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"does-this-policy-apply-only-to-dogs\"><p>Citizens should never chase or attempt to secure dogs that show obvious signs of aggression. Aggressive or unsafe animals <strong>must <\/strong>be handled only by the municipality&#8217;s designated stray dog transportation provider. Citizens should not attempt to catch or handle aggressive animals. If you find a stray dog in York County, that you can safely apprehend:<\/p><ol><li>Leash and\/or secure dog in a crate or carrier.<\/li><li>Call the YCSPCA and seek guidance for next steps.<\/li><li>When the citizens arrive at the YCSPCA, they should leave the dog in their vehicle and check in with a staff member in our shelter lobby.<\/li><li>Citizen will be asked to provide their driver\u2019s license, the exact address where the dog was found and the condition and behavior of the dog when found.<\/li><li>Citizens will be required to complete a stray intake questionnaire.<\/li><li>Once directed, the finder should return to their vehicle, retrieve the dog, and meet a member of our staff at the shelter lobby doors to transfer the animal into our care.<\/li><\/ol><p><em>Please note: A citizen choosing to transport a stray dog assumes responsibility for safely securing and transporting the dog to the shelter. The shelter staff reserves the right to use restraint devices to intake animals that present an immediate safety risk. These devices include, but are not limited to, catch poles, chemical restraint\/sedation, crates, and cages. <\/em><\/p><p><em>We do not accept stray animals found outside of York County.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-should-i-do-if-a-stray-dog-is-found-with-a-life-threatening-injury-for-example-they-were-hit-by-a-car-bleeding-cannot-be-stopped-it-is-alive-but-unconscious-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1604\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What should I do if a stray dog is found with a life-threatening injury (for example, they were hit by a car, bleeding cannot be stopped, it is alive but unconscious)?      <\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1604\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"what-should-i-do-if-a-stray-dog-is-found-with-a-life-threatening-injury-for-example-they-were-hit-by-a-car-bleeding-cannot-be-stopped-it-is-alive-but-unconscious-\"><p><strong>Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"tel:+17177646109\">Call the YCSPCA<\/a> and bring the stray dog directly to the shelter.<\/p><p><strong>Outside these hours:<\/strong><\/p><p>If the dog is found outside these hours, they should go directly to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/f6i8ekPMnDmFyPrL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mason Dixon Emergency Animal Hospital<\/a>\u00a0at 96 Sofia Dr., Suite 203, Shrewsbury, PA 17361.<\/p><p><em>Please note, Mason Dixon Animal Emergency Hospital can only provide care on our behalf to stray animals from contracting municipalities. If you find a stray animal in a municipality that does not contract with us, please contact your municipal administration.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-should-i-do-if-i-find-an-aggressive-stray-dog\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1605\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What should I do if I find an aggressive stray dog?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1605\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"what-should-i-do-if-i-find-an-aggressive-stray-dog\"><ul><li>Citizens should never chase or attempt to secure dogs that show obvious signs of aggression. Aggressive or unsafe animals must be handled only by the municipality&#8217;s designated stray dog transportation provider. Citizens should not attempt to catch or handle aggressive animals. Please review your community\u2019s stray dog transportation provider.<\/li><li>Aggressive behavior may include, but is not limited to: Growling, snarling, bearing teeth, or sharp and repeated barking<ul><li>Snapping or biting<\/li><li>Stiff, rigid body posture, leaning forward, or lunging\/charging<\/li><li>Raised hackles<\/li><li>Tail held high and rigid<\/li><li>Ears forward or pinned back tightly<\/li><li>Direct, hard stare<\/li><li>If they appear to be guarding something<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-the-role-of-an-animal-control-officer\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1606\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the role of an animal control officer?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1606\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-role-of-an-animal-control-officer\"><p>An animal control officer provides in-the-field services and transportation for domestic animals in communities. Each of the 72 municipalities in York County individually decides if that community should contract this service.<\/p><p>Animal control and enforcement is an essential service, like a police or fire department, that ensures public health and safety. Services Animal Control Officers typically provide include:<\/p><ul><li>Transport sick\/injured\/abandoned\/lost animals to the YCSPCA.<\/li><li>Enforcement of local animal-related ordinances. Examples include loose dogs, checking for tag licenses, confirming tag registration, rabies, and other required vaccinations are current, enforcing barking or noise-related issues, feline feeding and colony violations, and others.<\/li><li>Address public concerns related to domestic animals via telephone or directly in the field.<\/li><li>Reunite lost pets with their owners.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-a-humane-society-police-officer\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1607\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is a humane society police officer?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1607\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-a-humane-society-police-officer\"><p>A humane society police officer (HSPO) enforces Pennsylvania animal cruelty and neglect statutes. The York County SPCA does not currently have a humane society police officer (HSPO) on staff. To report suspected animal cruelty or neglect, contact your local police department or call 911.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-a-state-dog-warden\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1608\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is a state dog warden?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1608\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-a-state-dog-warden\"><p>A PA state dog warden is a person who enforces Pennsylvania dog and rabies laws in an assigned region for the PA Department of Agriculture. They find shelter for strays and return them to their families, investigate dog bites, work with dog-bite victims, and enforce dog licensing, among other duties.<\/p><p>State dog wardens:<\/p><ul><li>Enforce licensing and rabies laws<\/li><li>Seize and detain any dog viewed running at large without its owner<\/li><li>Investigate dog bites and establish and enforce quarantine of dogs<\/li><li>Enforce kennel licensing and regulations through at least two inspections each year of every licensed kennel<\/li><li>Maintain a registry of dogs declared dangerous by a magisterial district judge and perform dangerous dog inspections<\/li><li>Prosecute dog law violations in court<\/li><li>Provide educational services about dog ownership<\/li><li>The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement does not oversee or have jurisdiction over animal cruelty.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-hours-is-the-ycspca-staffed-to-respond-to-questions-from-the-public-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1609\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What hours is the YCSPCA staffed to respond to questions from the public? <\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1609\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"what-hours-is-the-ycspca-staffed-to-respond-to-questions-from-the-public-\"><p>Every day, 8 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"outside-of-the-ycspca-hours-is-there-a-way-to-speak-with-a-staff-member\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-16010\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Outside of the YCSPCA hours, is there a way to speak with a staff member?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-16010\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-labelledby=\"outside-of-the-ycspca-hours-is-there-a-way-to-speak-with-a-staff-member\"><p>If you need to reach the YCSPCA outside of our business hours, please <a href=\"mailto:info@ycspca.org\">email us<\/a>. Your email will be returned within 24-48 hours.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-happens-if-i-abandon-any-animal-on-the-ycspca-property\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-16011\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What happens if I abandon any animal on the YCSPCA Property?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-16011\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-labelledby=\"what-happens-if-i-abandon-any-animal-on-the-ycspca-property\"><p>Animal abandonment is a crime. In Pennsylvania, it is a summary offense punishable by a fine of up to $750 and\/or up to 90 days in jail.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1506933692\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1506933692\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-db64902 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db64902\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cc628f elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"3cc628f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-3cc628f\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"3cc628f\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"is-the-ycspca-a-municipal-shelter\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6371\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is the YCSPCA a Municipal Shelter?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6371\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"is-the-ycspca-a-municipal-shelter\"><p>No, the YCSPCA is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We receive no federal, state, or county funding; less than 7% of our operating budget comes from municipal contract fees.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-stray-dogs-from-other-pennsylvania-counties-or-states-be-brought-to-the-ycspca\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6372\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can stray dogs from other Pennsylvania counties or states be brought to the YCSPCA?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6372\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"can-stray-dogs-from-other-pennsylvania-counties-or-states-be-brought-to-the-ycspca\"><p>The YCSPCA can only accept stray animals from York County, PA.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"who-can-bring-stray-dogs-to-the-ycspca\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6373\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Who can bring stray dogs to the YCSPCA?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6373\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"who-can-bring-stray-dogs-to-the-ycspca\"><p>Stray dogs can be brought to our facility by public citizens, animal control officers, York County police officers, and Pennsylvania state dog wardens. Find a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/York-County-ACO-and-Stray-Canine-Transportation-Providers-2024.pdf\">Stray Dog Transport Provider\u00a0<\/a>in your borough\/township.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-the-humane-society-police-officer-pick-up-strays\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6374\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can the Humane Society Police Officer pick up strays?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6374\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"can-the-humane-society-police-officer-pick-up-strays\"><p>Humane society police officers has a specialized role and cannot transport stray animals from York County\u2019s municipalities to our facility. Humane society police officers are responsible for enforcing Pennsylvania animal cruelty and neglect statutes in the York County community. This distinction is crucial to avoid any misunderstandings about these duties. The York County SPCA does not currently have a humane society police officer (HSPO) on staff. To report suspected animal cruelty or neglect, contact your local police department or call 911.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-ycspca-staffvolunteers-pick-up-strays\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6375\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can YCSPCA staff\/volunteers pick up strays?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6375\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"can-ycspca-staffvolunteers-pick-up-strays\"><p>Our animal care staff and volunteer teams lack the capacity, equipment, or training to safely retrieve stray animals from the field.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"when-can-stray-dogs-be-brought-to-the-ycspca\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6376\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">When can stray dogs be brought to the YCSPCA?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6376\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"when-can-stray-dogs-be-brought-to-the-ycspca\"><p>Stray dogs can be brought to the YCSPCA by public citizens, animal control officers, York County police officers, and Pennsylvania state dog wardens, Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"does-the-ycspca-have-overnight-holding-pens-where-animal-field-service-providers-can-leave-an-animal\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6377\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Does the YCSPCA have overnight holding pens where animal field service providers can leave an animal?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6377\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"does-the-ycspca-have-overnight-holding-pens-where-animal-field-service-providers-can-leave-an-animal\"><p>Our facility does not have overnight access to animal field service providers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-should-we-do-with-healthy-stray-dogs-when-the-ycspca-is-closed\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6378\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What should we do with healthy stray dogs when the YCSPCA is closed?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6378\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"what-should-we-do-with-healthy-stray-dogs-when-the-ycspca-is-closed\"><p>Healthy stray dogs found outside of our open hours must be housed with the finder, animal control officer, or municipality until our facility opens the following morning at 8 a.m. Housing stray animals before intake into our shelter is the responsibility of the municipality where the animal is found.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-information-does-the-ycspca-need-when-dropping-off-a-stray-dog\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6379\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What information does the YCSPCA need when dropping off a stray dog?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6379\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"what-information-does-the-ycspca-need-when-dropping-off-a-stray-dog\"><p>The animal control officer, police officer, or PA state dog warden must ensure the stray dog\u2019s owner cannot be found. Scanning for a microchip is an important first step in attempting to reunite a lost dog with their owner.\u00a0<\/p><p>Assuming a microchip is not present, next, the animal control officer, police officer, or state dog warden must ensure the stray dog is not owned by the finder.<\/p><p>The following information needs to be collected from the finder of the animal:<\/p><ul><li>Date and time found, citizen information (name, address, phone number, and email), and municipality.<\/li><li>Condition and behavior of the dog at pick-up.<\/li><li>Location (exact address) where the dog was found.<\/li><li>The municipality where the dog was found.<\/li><li>Additional questions or information may be required on a case-by-case basis.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"where-should-acospolicedog-wardens-take-a-stray-dog-found-with-a-life-threatening-injury-for-example-they-were-hit-by-a-car-bleeding-cannot-be-stopped-it-is-alive-but-unconscious-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-63710\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Where should ACOs\/police\/dog wardens take a stray dog found with a life-threatening injury (for example, they were hit by a car, bleeding cannot be stopped, it is alive but unconscious)?      <\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-63710\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-labelledby=\"where-should-acospolicedog-wardens-take-a-stray-dog-found-with-a-life-threatening-injury-for-example-they-were-hit-by-a-car-bleeding-cannot-be-stopped-it-is-alive-but-unconscious-\"><p><strong>Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"tel:+17177646109\">Call the YCSPCA<\/a> and bring the stray dog directly to the shelter.<\/p><p><strong>Outside these hours:<\/strong><\/p><p>If the dog is found outside these hours, they should go directly to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/f6i8ekPMnDmFyPrL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mason Dixon Emergency Animal Hospital<\/a>\u00a0at 96 Sofia Dr., Suite 203, Shrewsbury, PA 17361.<\/p><p><em>Please note, Mason Dixon Animal Emergency Hospital can only provide care on our behalf to stray animals from contracting municipalities. If you find a stray animal in a municipality that does not contract with us, please contact your municipal administration.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-supplies-does-the-ycspca-recommend-to-municipalities-animal-field-service-providers-for-transport-and-overnight-care\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-63711\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What supplies does the YCSPCA recommend to municipalities' animal field service providers for transport and overnight care?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-63711\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-labelledby=\"what-supplies-does-the-ycspca-recommend-to-municipalities-animal-field-service-providers-for-transport-and-overnight-care\"><p>A location to hold at least 2 collapsible dog crates, a bag of dry dog food, at least 4 bowls, 2 blankets, a microchip scanner (so the dog can be returned to its owner without having to come to the shelter), and at least 2 slip leashes.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1506933693\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1506933693\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-fe63703 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe63703\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f3a373 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"5f3a373\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-5f3a373\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"5f3a373\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-an-animal-control-officer-participating-police-department-or-the-state-dog-warden-bring-in-my-personal-pet-for-surrender\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9981\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can an animal control officer, participating police department, or the state dog warden bring in my personal pet for surrender?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9981\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"can-an-animal-control-officer-participating-police-department-or-the-state-dog-warden-bring-in-my-personal-pet-for-surrender\"><p>No, they can only transport stray dogs to our facility. If you wish to apply to surrender your pet, please fill visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/resources\/giving-up-your-pet\/\">Give Up My Pet<\/a> page on our website.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-can-i-do-if-i-need-to-surrender-my-personal-pet\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9982\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What can I do if I need to surrender my personal pet?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9982\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"what-can-i-do-if-i-need-to-surrender-my-personal-pet\"><p>If you have considered alternatives and still need to surrender your pet, please complete the steps below. We understand that giving up your pet to a shelter can be a difficult and emotional decision. The YCSPCA provides a non-judgmental approach to working with you and your pet.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/rehome.adoptapet.com\/list-a-pet\/step-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">List your pet on Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet<\/a><ul><li>The shelter can be a stressful and overwhelming environment. Listing your pet on Rehome (referral code: RCXHAQTL2U8AD8Z) by Adopt-A-Pet.com not only ensures they experience a calmer and much more comfortable transition, but it also provides you with the peace of mind of selecting the best family for your pet.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Complete a surrender form &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/resources\/giving-up-your-pet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Available here<\/a><\/li><li>Review submitted form with staff<\/li><li>Attend a surrender evaluation appointment<\/li><\/ul><p>More information is available here: <a href=\"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/resources\/giving-up-your-pet\/\">https:\/\/ycspca.org\/resources\/giving-up-your-pet\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upholding Best Practices for Safer Stray Dog Intake Stray Canine Intake Policy Canine intake Surrenders For Animal control officers FAQs Stray Canine Intake Policy Updated February 20, 2026 The YCSPCA will accept stray dogs found in York County municipalities, with a service agreement with our organization. We can accept stray dogs from private citizens, animal control officers (ACOs), York County Police Department officers, or Pennsylvania State Dog Wardens.\u00a0 We will continue to accept stray canines and other domestic animals from YCSPCA contracted municipalities.\u00a0 Find the borough\/township&#8217;s Stray Canine Transportation Provider.\u00a0 For more information about this policy change, to view FAQs, and to see who provides animal field services in your municipality, please review below. If a community does not have the financial resources to contract with an animal control officer, we suggest partnering with neighboring municipalities to share costs and administrative burdens. The YCSPCA is happy to help support these important collaborative partnerships.\u00a0 It takes a community to care for shelter pets. We thank you for your commitment to helping us serve people and pets in York County. Stray Canine Intake Procedure call the ycspca and seek guidance Stray dogs can be brought to the YCSPCA from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week. All calls regarding stray dogs will first be referred to the municipality\u2019s stray dog transportation provider (this would be an animal control officer, police officer, or dog warden). This is the preferred and safest practice. Stray dog transportation providers must call the YCSPCA before transporting any animal to our facility. If no provider is available or the municipality directs otherwise, citizens may transport stray dogs to the YCSPCA following the requirements below. FOR CITIZEN TRANSPORTS FROM CONTRACTING MUNICIPALITIES: Important ConsiderationsCitizens should never chase or attempt to secure dogs that show obvious signs of aggression. Aggressive or unsafe animals must be handled by the municipality\u2019s designated stray dog transportation provider only. Citizens should not attempt to catch or handle aggressive animals. Aggressive behavior may include but is not limited to: Growling, snarling, bearing teeth, or sharp and repeated barking Snapping or biting Stiff, rigid body posture, leaning forward, or lunging\/charging Raised hackles Tail held high and rigid Ears forward or pinned back tightly Direct, hard stare If they appear to be guarding something Intake ProcessIf the dog can be safely secured, the citizen should leash the dog and travel with them in a crate or carrier whenever possible. When the citizens arrive at the YCSPCA, they should leave the dog in their vehicle and check in with a staff member in our shelter lobby. Citizens transporting stray dogs will be required to provide: A driver\u2019s license Location (exact address) and municipality the dog was found Condition and behavior of the dog when found Citizens will be required to complete a stray intake questionnaire The staff at the YCSPCA will need to verify all information provided prior to accepting the dog into our care. Once directed, the finder should return to their vehicle, retrieve the dog, and meet a member of our staff at the lobby doors of the shelter to transfer the animal into our care. A citizen choosing to transport a stray dog assumes responsibility for safely securing and transporting the dog into the shelter. The shelter staff reserves the right to use restraint devices to intake animals that present an immediate safety risk. These devices include, but are not limited to, catch poles, chemical restraint\/sedation, crates and cages. OWNER SURRENDERS If a citizen is found attempting to surrender their personal pet as a stray, the pet will be denied entrance. All citizens must follow the York County SPCA\u2019s process for owner surrenders which starts with a surrender application. Because shelter space is limited, it is necessary to manage our admissions and stray dog intake is prioritized over owner surrendered dogs. Owner surrendered dogs require an intake evaluation and are often placed on a waitlist until an enclosure becomes available. More information on owner surrenders and alternatives are available here. FOR Animal control, police officers and dog wardens from contracting municipalities: When the ACO, police officer, or dog warden arrive at the YCSPCA, they should leave the dog in their vehicle and check in with a staff member in our shelter lobby. Shelter staff will not remove dogs, whether secured or unsecured, from vehicles. Finders are responsible for safely bringing dogs to the shelter door. Date and time found, citizen information (name, address, phone number, and email), and municipality. Condition and behavior of the dog at pick-up. Location (exact address) the dog was found. Municipality the dog was found. Additional questions or information may be required on a case-by-case basis.ACO, police officers, and dog wardens are required to provide the following information. Failure to provide this information will postpone a dog\u2019s intake until the information can be collected. stray dogs in non-contracting municipalities: Stray dogs from non-contracting municipalities will not be accepted. Citizens from non-contracting municipalities will be directed to their municipal administrators for guidance. A list of non-contracting municipalities will be maintained on the YCSPCA\u2019s phone system and website.&nbsp; Intake FAQS For Citizens For Municipalities For Surrenders I live in York County. What should I do if I find a stray dog in my community? If you live in York County, please review your municipal stray animal transport listing to see if your community contracts with an animal field services provider. Contact the municipal stray animal transport provider in your community. Contact your municipality directly if you cannot reach your designated transport provider or if your municipality does not contract with one. Be prepared to stay with the dog, where it was found, until the transport provider arrives. Finder Name (First, Last) Address Phone number Email Address The exact address where the dog was found Municipality the dog was found in The date the dog was found\/how many days you\u2019ve had the dog Signs of ownership (Collar, microchip, recently groomed, etc.) Any additional information that would be helpful in returning the dog<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":14286,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"tpgb_global_settings":"","site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16408","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"tpgb_featured_images":null,"tpgb_post_meta_info":{"get_date":"December 11, 2024","get_modified_date":"March 13, 2026","author_name":"Megan Plumley","author_url":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/author\/mplumley\/","author_email":"megan@plum.ly","author_website":"https:\/\/fbj.shq.mybluehost.me","author_description":"","author_facebook":"","author_twitter":"","author_instagram":"","author_role":["administrator"],"author_firstname":"Megan","author_lastname":"Plumley","user_login":"mplumley","comment_count":0,"post_likes":0,"post_views":0},"tpgb_post_category":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16408","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16408"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1373523,"href":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16408\/revisions\/1373523"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}