Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation

Animal rescue in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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PO Box 1421, Harrisburg, PA 17105

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Adoptable Pets at Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation

Photo of Mulan

Mulan

Husky

Female, Puppy

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
Photo of Shay - Fun loving adult

Shay - Fun loving adult

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Melody

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Declawed
Story
Photo of Potatocake - Courtesy Post

Potatocake - Courtesy Post

Calico

Female, Adult

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
Photo of Penelope

Penelope

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Farrah

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story
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Zeke (Special Soul Needed)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story
Photo of Journey

Journey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Photo of Stevie

Stevie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Rescue FAQs

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.
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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation

Photo of Peep *adoption pending

Peep *adoption pending

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
Photo of Reece

Reece

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Photo of Boingo

Boingo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Harrisburg, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

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