Frequently Asked Questions

1.) How many animals live at The Sanctuary?

We have between 15-20 dogs onsite with several more in foster care. We also have between 65-75 cats, many of whom roam freely about in our dedicated cat building.

2.) Where do your animals come from?

The Sanctuary rescues local animals in the Lehigh Valley and we also partner with both regional and out of state shelters who are over-crowded and at risk of euthanizing their animals. We are a community resource and can offer assistance for surrendered pets under special circumstances such as military deployment.

3.) What is a "no-kill" shelter?

We adhere to a No-Kill animal welfare approach which means no animal is ever killed to make room for new arrivals. In very rare cases, if animals are suffering and are too sick to heal or too vicious to be rehabilitated, they are humanely euthanized. Both of these situations are extremely rare occurrences.

4.) How do I report neglect?

The PSPCA Humane Law Enforcement program serves Lehigh County. You can find more information below to report cruelty cases:

https://www.pspca.org/cruelty

http://www.pda.state.pa.us/BAHDS/HSPO/HSPOSearch.aspx

If you need to surrender your Dog, please complete the following form and someone will contact you to review and discuss this information:

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Good with Cats

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Adoption Spotlight

Ween

Ween is hoping for a miracle. She is the longest resident in the Sanctuary at Haafsville Cat Building. Ween is sweet, loving, playful, and a shameless mooch! Besides that, she is gorgeous with thoughtful eyes and lovely coloring.

You may be wondering how such a great cat is still at a shelter. It is because this purrfect girl also has occasional accidents outside of the litter box.

Ween is a very special cat who needs a special person, someone who is patient, understanding, and good with a Swiffer! However, the reward is a truly amazing companion. Ween has participated in multiple photoshoots while on a leash and harness. She even completed a 5K riding along in a backpack.

Ween is 5 years old, healthy, spayed, vaccinated, negative for FeLV & FIV, and microchipped.

Ween spends most of her time on the nice list. Don't let a few moments on the naughty list stand between her and a forever home.

**Direct adoption inquiries to:

484-285-5445 (option 4)

**Request an application by emailing:

catadoptions@thesanctuarypa.org

The Sanctuary at Haafsville

901 Nestle Way

Breinigsville, PA 18031

PH: (484) 285-5445

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