Winter is here in Bradford and Sullivan Counties. We have already seen our first and second snowfalls and according to the Farmer's Almanac we may have a lot of snow and cold temperatures this year. It is extremely important that during the wintertime if your dog cannot live inside your house all day, to take extra care of their outdoor shelter.
Proper shelter for outdoor dogs is as following:
- Roof: Black tar paper or shingle weatherproof roof and sides.
- Door: Burlap sack or black rubber mat with slits cut almost to the top. Entrance must close over to keep body heat in and cold weather, rain, and snow out.
- Bedding: Use winter bedding such as straw, cedar chips or newspaper rather than cloth, rugs, or blankets as they hold in moisture and freeze. Change bedding when damp. Also use a wooden lip to keep the bedding in.
- Dog House: The doghouse should be at least 2 inches off the ground to prevent dampness and floor rot. The dog shelter should be large enough to allow the dog to stand, turn around and lie down comfortably, but small enough to allow the dog to warm the interior with its body heat.
- Chains: If you are using a chain, the chain length should be 10 feet or longer.
- A dog tied to a car door handle or porch
- A trash can or metal barrel put on its side – metal doors do not retain heat
- Planks of wood up against the side of a building
- A leaky dog house
- Used furniture turned upside down
Many animal shelters are located in less heavily traveled or accessed areas of a community. This presents impediments to introducing loving adoptable animals to lots and lots of prospective pet parents. Through a unique partnership with Petco Animal Supplies and select animal welfare groups, Petco has created satellite animal shelter locations within local Petco stores. These mini-shelters are open whenever Petco is open and provide access to cats by a very desirable demographic of potential animal adopters. In 2012 alone, these mini-shelters yielded new homes for 3,492 pets.
Currently Kay (above left), a spayed female cat that is extremely friendly and Wheeley (above right), a spayed female cat who is also looking for a nice lap to nap on are being housed at the Petco in Big Flats.
“Our community is very supportive of our animal shelters. This event will be a chance for our supporters to enjoy an evening out while supporting our shelter animals at the same time,”states Jennifer L. Spencer, BCHS Executive Director.
Ziggy, waiting for her forever home, invites you to join her and her furry friends for the Xmas party!
In the meantime, you can always see our pet list by going to 
The National Pit Bull Awareness campaign is a nationwide effort to bring positive awareness and attention to the American Pit Bull Terrier and their responsible owners.
<-- Clarice is an adult female Pit Bull mix. She is a calm, quiet, friendly girl. She keeps her cage mostly clean and is a bit strong on a leash.
Photo: Mike and Ziggy
"Each year this event grows larger. For me, I love to see the pets that have been adopted from us over the years. It is so exciting to see our friends, old and new, to show support for our shelter," stated Jennifer L. Spencer, BCHS Executive Director.
Shelter Medicine Director at Cornell University, Holly Putnam, DVM along with two vet interns recently visited the Bradford County Humane Society. Jennifer L. Spencer, BCHS Executive Director invited the group to tour the facility and discuss challenges and goals that animal shelters face.
Microchipping will also be offered. Microchips have been particularly useful in the return of lost pets. They can also assist where the ownership of an animal is in dispute. BCHS and animal shelters across the country benefit using microchip identification products by more quickly and efficiently returning pets to their owners. When a pet can be quickly matched to its owner, the shelter avoids the expense of housing, feeding, providing medical care, and adopting the pet out.
With summer in full swing, one employee at the Bradford County Humane Society wanted to do some landscaping around the entrance of the shelter. Babette Searles, a long time employee of BCHS, took it upon herself to spruce up the area with new flowers and mulch. Other staff members got into the spirit as well and our area is looking beautiful! Thank you to these ladies!
Misha is a pretty spayed female cat with an unusual gold bib. She is a
quirky mix of lovey and independent. Sometimes she will climb up on a
shoulder for a nice hug and snuggle, other times she will want to be left
alone. Misha would be a nice lap cat when she is in the mood. She is quiet
and very clean. Misha gets along with other cats and would be good company
for a family with no small children..
Snowman is a huge adult declawed and neutered male cat. He has very scared
when he first arrived, but became much more relaxed and sociable after
moving into our back office. He can now be petted and tolerates brushing for
short periods of time. He makes a singing noise to complain when he has had
enough. Snowman loves to roll around in catnip with his buddy Elmer. He is
an independent, couch potato kind of guy who will keep you company without
sitting on your lap.
Elmer is an adult neutered male cat with lots of personality. He is very
affectionate and sociable. Elmer is living in our back office, where he
makes the rounds at lunchtime to make sure everyone pets him. He is very
playful, likes other cats, and doesn't mind dogs. Elmer especially likes
stuffed animals, which he carries around and wrestles with. He can stand up
on his rear legs, which makes him look like a chubby guy with a pot belly.
Elmer is a sweetheart who will be a great addition to some lucky family.
Photo: Flea, an adult spayed female Terrier mix who has been at BCHS over a year.
Photo: Macho, an adult neutered male Rottweiler who has been at BCHS since December. 
2011 Picnic With Your Pooch 
Photo: Aubri with Todd
Many schools in our community and across the country require high school seniors to choose a non profit organization to do a Senior Project. The project normally entails performing a certain amount of community service hours as well as possibly raising funds for the organization.
On Sunday, June 9th, Anna Dunn from Wysox held her 6th birthday party in honor of the Bradford County Humane Society. 15 children and some adults attended her party and donated cat food, dog food, treats, and other supplies for the animal shelter.
Photo: Chyenne Ackley and BCHS Dog Perro 
On Wednesday, May 1st, Congressman Tom Marino visited the Bradford County Humane Society to tour the facility and honor them for their dedication to saving lives of shelter animals.
Congressman Marino presented BCHS with a plaque honoring BCHS for their efforts to save the lives of shelter animals in his district as well as for receiving a $31,500 grant from the ASPCA to purchase a new transport vehicle to carry out their life-saving work more efficiently. This grant will allow BCHS to acquire a new animal transport van, which the organization will use to investigate animal cruelty cases, and transport animals to the Community Clinic for spaying and neutering.
Photo: Bonnie, Ashton Healthcare resident with Betsy, an adoptable dog at BCHS and Activities Aide, Jenifer Johns
Photo: Sugar is a friendly, quiet and mellow adult spayed female cat who has ben at the shelter since last January. She is contented to curl up on a windowsill or comfy bed and would both be great company without being intrusive.She gets along with other cats and is very clean.
Benny is a handsome neutered male cat that came to the shelter as a stray a couple of months ago. He has an old injury in his front leg, but that doesn’t slow him down. He is a big lovebug who likes to snuggle. He gets along with cats and would be a sociable addition to any home.
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