Lycoming Animal Protection Society, Inc.
We are open for visitors and adoptions on:
Mondays: 9am - 12pm
Tuesdays: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesdays: 8am - 10am
Thursdays: 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Fridays: 12 noon – 3 pm & 7 pm – 9 pm
Please call 570-327-8707 for appointments at other times.
Our address is 195 Phillips Park Drive - River Front South,
South Williamsport, PA 17702.
Click here for a map and directions below.
Lycoming Animal Protection Society (LAPS) was founded in 1992 in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.During its brief history, many animals have been protected and adopted from this small, no-kill shelter. In time, LAPS became a non-profit organization. LAPS continues to be a haven for homeless felines and would like to eventually be able to offer assistance to other animal species, as well.
All LAPS residents are given a physical at the veterinarian's office upon entry to the shelter. They also are tested for feline leukemia, kept current on their vaccinations, and spayed/neutered. If they are not old enough to be spayed/neutered before adoption, a certificate will be provided to a participating veterinarian who will perform the operation at no extra cost.
LAPS is always looking for new volunteers. If you are crafty,
like to bake, or just want to donate some time to work at a fundraising
event, please call LAPS at 570-327-8707 to volunteer. You can read more
about volunteering at LAPS by clicking
here.
Your assistance is needed and will be greatly appreciated.
2010 SHELTER STATISTICS
Resident Statistics
LAPS is almost always full, and there is an extensive waiting list for incoming cats. Most cats, unless they are a former LAPS resident who needs to be returned, can expect no less than a 6 month wait. We also have a waiting list for kittens to go to Petco located in the Lycoming Crossings Shopping Center near the Lycoming Mall. The wait time for them is a little less severe.
Our current shelter population is 105 cats/kittens with 9 of those cats/kittens in foster care due to various reasons. LAPS is always looking for foster homes for our special needs cats. If you are interested in fostering, please contact the shelter.
- 133 cats/kittens were accepted into LAPS.
- 127 cats/kittens were adopted, 43 of those were adopted at Petco.
- 13 cats/kittens were returned, 8 of those have since been adopted again.
- 10 cats crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Veterinary Expense Statistics
Our total veterinary expenses reached an all-time high in 2010 of $45,143.97. This would have a lot to do with our aging cat population as well as a few incoming cats who required extensive care: an eye removal, a leg amputation, etc. All incoming cats are isolated until they are seen by a veterinarian where they are tested for FeLV/FIV, vaccinated against rabies and distemper, spayed or neutered, treated for parasites and any other health issues. All shelter residents are then kept up to date on their vaccines and treated for any health issue(s) that may arise while they are a resident of LAPS.
As a no-kill shelter, we provide housing and care to the cat for an indefinite period of time, perhaps the rest of its life. Some of the cats at LAPS may be hard to place in good homes due to a variety of problems including age, temperament, or chronic disability. As long as a good quality of life including comfort and care can be given to the cat, it has a home at LAPS. Our commitment is to offer the cat proper veterinary care, regular vaccines, a healthy diet, a variety of stimulating activities (grooming, play and exercise) and of course, spaying and neutering. This can be a very costly endeavor but it is our commitment!
LAPS is funded solely by the generosity of our supporters and volunteers. This funding takes place by donations, sponsorships, memberships, and our various fundraising events. We have an awesome group of supporters and volunteers alike, and we can’t begin to thank every one of them enough for their dedication and support!
We are located in the Riverfront South ndustrial complex, just off of the Maynard St bridge in South Williamsport. If you are coming from the I-180 (exit 28) direction on Maynard Street, cross the Susquehanna River bridge (going south) and take the very first driveway immediately before the railroad tracks. There is a sign designating the driveway as RiverFront South. Procede to the back of the complex, passing 3 buildings which will be on your left, following the drive closest to the railroad tracks on the right. As the drive turns left and goes down a little hill, LAPS is on your left at the bottom of the hill. We do have a sign outside our door.
Here is an interactive map of our location. Feel free to zoom in or out to get a better perspective of where we are located. Use the map to get directions from your location.
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