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Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation

Animal rescue in Harrisburg, PA

We are a non-profit rescue group that takes in stray, abandoned, and sick animals, giving them medical and foster care until available for adoption. We offer low cost spay/neuter clinics to the public and a special program called Operation CatNIP for pet cats of low income qualified individuals and feral cats, and assist in TNR for cats.

Contact
Address
PO Box 1421
Harrisburg, PA 17105
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Adoptable pets at Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation

We'll also keep you updated on Tigger's adoption status with email updates.
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Tigger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Muffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Muffin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Lord Flufferton - Courtesy Post's adoption status with email updates.
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Lord Flufferton - Courtesy Post

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Meadowlarke - AKA Cheesecake!'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Meadowlarke - AKA Cheesecake!

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Liam's adoption status with email updates.
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Liam

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on CECIL's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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CECIL

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Cinder's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinder

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Marley's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Harrisburg, PA

Rescue FAQs

Cumberland, Dauphin, York and Lancaster counties

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We offer an online adoption application at www.castwaycritters.org. We do check references, vet references, and housechecks. Once you are approved, you will be required to fill out an adoption agreement. Our animals have all been wormed, altered and vaccinated. Cats have been tested for FIV/FeLV. For more information, see our website at www.castawaycritters.org.

Adoption application

https://www.castawaycritters.org/apply-to-adopt

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We'll also keep you updated on Iyo Sky's adoption status with email updates.
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Iyo Sky

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We'll also keep you updated on Toothless's adoption status with email updates.
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Toothless

Domestic Shorthair

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We'll also keep you updated on C25-25 Erdman's adoption status with email updates.
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C25-25 Erdman

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We'll also keep you updated on Kimbra's adoption status with email updates.
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Kimbra

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We'll also keep you updated on Walter's adoption status with email updates.
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Walter

Other/Unknown

Male, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Winnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs
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