Shoemaker Avenue Animal Hospital

05/22/2026

Unfortunately we have another case of Rabies in our area. This time it is a cat. Please be careful, especially to those who choose to care for feral cat populations and check the status of your pets Rabies vaccine.
If you get bitten or scratched but an animal with unknown vaccine status please seek medical attention immediately.

🚨⚠️Confirmed case of rabies in Scranton .🚨⚠️
🚨⚠️Please exercise CAUTION 🚨⚠️

05/14/2026

Rabies is a realistic threat in our area. We encourage you to check your pets Rabies vaccine status to make sure they are current. If they come in contact with a wild animal we recommend a booster of the vaccine even if it is otherwise current. Call our office if you are unsure of your pets Rabies Vaccine status

Police report that a rabid groundhog attacked a child in Luzerne County. https://www.2822news.com/news/child-attacked-by-a-rabid-groundhog/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_28/22_News_(WBRE/WYOU)

04/22/2026

Update - OWNER LOCATED!
Toto is back home with his family. 🙌🏻

🚨 Help us get this little lost guy home! 🚨
Found on the back road in West Wyoming near Highland Manor.

Call our office if you know his family!
570-693-3196

03/24/2026

Paws up!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for voting our team Times Leader’s Best of the Best Veterinarian!!
Times Leader

We are incredibly honored and grateful to be voted “Best of the Best Veterinarian.” This recognition means so much to our entire team, and it wouldn’t be possible without the trust and support of our amazing clients.

Thank you for allowing us to care for your pets and be a part of their lives. It’s a privilege we never take for granted. Your kindness, loyalty, and confidence in us inspire us every day to provide the best care possible.

From all of us at the office—thank you for being part of our family!

03/10/2026

💰 FUNDRAISING ALERT 💰

RAISE THE ROOF FOR THE ROOS!

Sometimes running a zoo and sanctuary means facing big, unexpected needs. Our barn roof, which shelters many of the animals here at Safari Farm Petting Zoo & Sanctuary, needs to be replaced and leaves us wondering if the animals know how to use a screw gun.
The estimate came in at $75,000.

After we all picked ourselves up off the floor, we realized that if we purchase the materials and do the labor ourselves, we can complete the project for about $25,000.

Which means there is a very real possibility that you may soon see us on the roof with a hammer while a kangaroo supervises the operation.

So we’re doing something fun to help raise the funds.

Safari Farm Experience Raffle

For the next month, we’ll be selling raffle chances for two incredible animal experiences:

Sloth Experience 🦥
Spend special one-on-one time meeting our sloth and learning all about these amazing animals. (the winner will also be the very first to meet Miss Sasha Sloth)
$50 per ticket (up to four people)

Kangaroo Experience 🦘
Get up close with our kangaroos for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
$50 per ticket (up to five people)

At the end of the two weeks we will randomly draw one winner for the Sloth Experience and one winner for the Kangaroo Experience.

If you’ve ever visited Safari Farm, brought your children here, attended a program, or simply love what we do, this is a wonderful way to support the animals while having a chance at an unforgettable experience.

Best case scenario:
The animals get a brand new roof.

Worst case scenario:
You get to watch us attempt roofing while a sloth silently judges our life choices.

Either way… the animals win. ❤️

Want to double your luck?
Tag the friends you’d bring with you if you win! We love seeing who wants to cuddle a kangaroo or meet a sloth.

https://safarifarmpettingzoo.com/web/product/raise-the-roof-for-the-roos/

Raffle opens at March 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM. Period ends March 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM.

Safari Farm Petting Zoo & Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Tax ID # 99–4683638

Sponsored by our friends at Breast Friends of Pennsylvania with all proceeds going to Raise The Roof For The Roos!

03/06/2026

Luzerne County dog owners, please don't forget! Beginning next week, March 9th, dog wardens will be canvassing neighborhoods checking to make sure all dogs are licensed for 2026. They will also be checking for valid rabies vaccination. This will continue through the summer months.

A license for a dog cost $10.80 for an individual under the age of 65, and $8.80 for a senior citizen over the age of 65 or those persons on disability (with proof).

Please get a license! The owner of a dog without a 2026 license can face a fine of up to $500.00 and up to $300 fine for those without valid rabies vaccination.

People have many options when purchasing a dog license. You can purchase one online at padoglicense.com.
Or at the Luzerne County Licensing office at 20 N Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes Barre.
We have two satellite sites that sell licenses: the SPCA of Luzerne County in Wilkes Barre and the Hazleton Animal Shelter in Hazleton.

For your convenience, we have collaborated with some of our local representatives to offer you some Saturday dates to purchase your license.

* Saturday March 7th from 10:00 am through 1:00 pm with Representative Pashinski at his Plains office, Tuft Text Complex, 1325 N River Street, Suite 106, Plains twp., Pa 18702.

* March 14th from 9:00 am through 12:00 pm with Representative Walsh at his Dallas Location, 2825 Memorial Hwy, Dallas Pa 18612.

* March 21st from 10:00 am through 1:00 pm with Representative Rincavage at his Nanticoke office, 50 N Walnut Street, Suite 102, Nanticoke, Pa 18634.

*Lastly, on March 28th from 9:00 am through 12:00 pm with Representative Pugh at her Luzerne office, 161 Main Street, Luzerne, Pa 18704.

******Payments for all events are cash, check or money order*****

The Luzerne County Dog Warden will be on site at all of these Saturday events. She will have her scanner, to scan your dog, to verify if your dog has a microchip, if you want a lifetime dog license.

02/11/2026

⚠️ Water has been restored ⚠️
We expect to have normal business hours tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience!

02/11/2026

🚨Water Main Break 🚨
Due to a water main break in West Pittston our office does not have water.
We are closed at this time, but stay tuned for alerts if anything changes that allows us to reopen today.

02/04/2026

*Update* Mystery solved in record time!
Found Owners!

Help us find his family!!
Found in West Wyoming
Adult male English setter

Please share and call our office with info!e

01/26/2026

We hope you are all staying safe and warm! Our office is closed today as the town continues to clear the roads.
🐾❄️ ❄️☃️☃️❄️❄️🐾

We are planning to be in the office tomorrow so if you need an appointment please leave a message on our voicemal or send a message through Vet 2 Pet so we can accommodate your pets needs!