CLEARFIELD – Commissioners Tony Scotto, John A. Sobel and Mark B. McCracken recently signed a proclamation calling attention to prevention of cruelty to animals in Clearfield County. It was done in conjunction with representatives from the Animal Welfare Council.
The proclamation calls attention to the fact that every 10 seconds an animal is abused or beaten in the United States. “It is our responsibility to speak up for those that can’t, and reporting suspected animal cruelty ensures that animals in jeopardy receive prompt and often lifesaving care,” the proclamation states.
It continues on stating that by making a complaint to the police or Clearfield County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, people can help ensure that animals in need are rescued and that perpetrators of animal cruelty are brought to justice.
The AWC also offered ways to promote prevention of cruelty to animals, which included:
- adopting a neglected or homeless cat or dog;
- being aware of the people and animals in the neighborhood and reporting suspected abuse;
- being a responsible pet owner by spaying and neutering pets and encouraging others to do the same;
- teaching children to be compassionate to animals;
- volunteering at a shelter or rescue;
- assisting neighbors in need by helping their animals,
- fostering homeless animals and donating needed funds to help animals; and
- raising awareness for animals by advocating for laws that help animals.
The Animal Welfare Council is a non-profit formed in 2006 by a group of individuals who share concern and passion for animals in the surrounding local community and who strive to fulfill the needs of animals and their owners.
They help local and surrounding animals through several different programs. Further, their Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic in Woodland – with a satellite clinic in Centre Hall – offers affordable spaying/neutering and walk-in vaccines for rabies, distemper, Bordetella, leukemia and many others.
Micro-chip lost animal protection, Frontline Flea & Tick medications, Clearfield County dog licensing, E-Collar and grooming are also available. The clinic is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and grooming is by appointment.
Their dog and cat house/straw project offers warm housing and straw to those pets that will never make it inside a home. The food pantry also provides pet food to owners with pets in need.
The AWC also conducts educational forums for area school projects, boy and girl scout troops and at local events.
