With the help of over 100 volunteers, local veterinarians and support from the community, PAWS

* offers a reduced-fee, public spay/neuter program for cats and dogs in cooperation with local veterinarians.

* operates a spay/neuter clinic for feral cats to humanely reduce the number of unowned, freeroaming cats in our region.

* cares for and find homes for over 1,000 abandoned and abused animals each year.

* provides emergency veterinary care for injured or sick homeless animals.

* designs and presents programs that teach humane education to children.

* promotes responsible pet ownership through participation in community events.

* collaborates with other rescues and local shelters to provide foster care or spay/neuter services to animals in need.

* participates in the Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance to help make our region a no-kill community.