Meet Pepper

What can you tell us about Pepper? Why is he up for adoption? Meet Pepper, a handsome neutered black lab/chow mix that was surrendered when the owner lost his home and had to move to an apartment.  Pepper is 5 to 6 years old who has recently been microchipped and given a rabies shot.  He weighs close to 75 pounds and tested negative for heartworms.  Pepper has been with us for 2 months now and ...

Puppy therapy helps veterans heal themselves

There are mornings when it’s only the persistent nudging of Halo’s cold, wet nose that convinces Richard Yuill to get out of bed. The post-traumatic stress disorder with which he has struggled since a tour of duty in Bosnia sometimes comes with crushing depression that makes it difficult for him to face the day. Seven-month-old black lab puppies care little about such things, though, especially ...

Pet of the Week Lola

Meet our Pet of the Week Lola. She's a 7-year-old Lab mix who makes friends with just about everyone she meets.

Dark cloud hangs over SPCA shelter

Despite the shining sun and beautiful temperatures, it was a dreary week for some of us at the Cumberland County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It was one of those weeks where good news is hard to find. But after the rain, the rainbow, right?

Barking Up the Right Tree: Pairing Men of War, Dogs of Peace

Throughout history, dogs have been man’s best friend. If the man is a soldier, a dog can save his life in combat. For the soldier who suffers physical and psychological wounds, a dog can lift depression, calm anxiety and coax a smile.