Columbia Animal Shelter

Judy McKonly, who founded Kleen-Rite with her husband Harold, was a lifetime lover of animals. She had a dream to build the finest cat shelter in the country in Columbia, Pennsylvania. Sadly, Judy passed in August of 2017, and her family made it their mission to fulfill her dream of building a high-end animal shelter. That dream has come to fruition, and the Columbia Animal Shelter is now in operation, providing compassionate care to local animals while also proudly commemorating Judy’s life.   The Columbia Animal Shelter has been funded by the Harold and Judy McKonly Family Foundation and will operate as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Columbia Animal Shelter is committed to rescuing and rehoming at-risk companion animals. In addition, we offer quality healthcare and adoption services. By being involved with the borough and providing educational opportunities, we hope to create a more humane community.