Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals - Radnor, PA
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DaveOnAWave
N 40° 03.719 W 075° 21.504
18T E 469434 N 4434698
This pet cemetery can be found at Upper Gulph & Arden Rds in Radnor, PA.
Waymark Code: WM3DY
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2005
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The story of Francisvale started in Philadelphia on a stormy, cold, wintry night in 1897. That night, Dr. and Mrs. George McClellan were riding in their carriage to the theatre when they noticed a shivering puppy huddled under a snow bank by the side of the road. Stopping their carriage they adopted the dog on the spot and named him Francis. He developed into such a fine pet that Mrs. McClellan decided to do something for other stray dogs, acquiring the tract of land in Radnor where Francisvale now stands. Through the kind generosity of neighbors, the property was expanded from the original 11 acres to the present 16 acres. Francisvale has been in continuous operation as a non-profit refuge for smaller animals since it was first incorporated in 1909.
Although you mostly see a graveyard, Francisvale's mission is to provide temporary shelter to homeless animals while trying to find a suitable permanent home for each animal. Francisvale does not euthanize animals to make room for others. Each animal that comes into our shelter is provided with the finest care by our staff and volunteers until a suitable permanent home can be found. If no permanent home is found, animals become a Francisvale resident for life, being given a proper diet, a comfortable place to sleep, outside runs for the dogs and as much love and companionship as we can provide.
Visit Instructions:
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