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Central PA Humane Society

Animal shelter in Altoona, PA

The Central PA Humane Society (CPHS) was established in 1964. We are a non profit 501c3 who receives no government or national rescue organization funding. We survive solely on grants we apply for, our fundraisers we put on and donations from our community. We are a 'life saving' shelter and only ever euthanize animals that are deemed dangerous to our staff and volunteers. This is after we have tried training, foster homes etc to give that animal every chance at a life outside of the shelter. We do euthanize animal that have life threatening injuries or illness that cannot be medically treated by a veterinarian.

CPHS has a dedicated team of staff and volunteers that cater to every animal in their care. We have enrichment programs for both dogs and cats to enable their time with us to be enjoyable and less stressful. We are very proud of our canine cardio and foster for the day programs than allow dogs to leave our facility and get some time out being walked or simply chilling out in someones home.

Our fundraisers are hugely popular in the community with events such as; Chili Fest, Bikers for Barkers, Paws in the Park, Fur Ball, Chocoholics Night out, Mimosas on the Lake to name a few! These fundraisers are instrumental in helping us look after the nearly 1,800 animals that come through our doors.

Contact Theresa Shirley
Address
1837 E Pleasant Valley Blvd
Altoona, PA 16602
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1837 E Pleasant Valley Blvd

Altoona, PA 16602

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Adoptable pets at Central PA Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Little Pea's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Pea

Bernese Mountain Dog/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 3 mos
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Cherokee's adoption status with email updates.
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Cherokee

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Hutch's adoption status with email updates.
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Hutch

Husky

Male, 3 yrs
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Chicken Wing's adoption status with email updates.
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Chicken Wing

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Kid Dynamite's adoption status with email updates.
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Kid Dynamite

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocha

Husky

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Onyx's adoption status with email updates.
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Onyx

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 4 mos
Altoona, PA

Shelter FAQs

Blair County - Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Martinsburg, Williamsburg, Tyrone, Bellwood, Newry, East Freedom, Duncansville, Roaring Spring, Claysburg, Tipton

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We do not work on a first come, first served basis for our animals. We look for the best match between the animal and the family/person looking to adopt. We also will foster adoptable animals in homes in certain cases to make sure that animal is a good fit in that home prior to completing an adoption.

Adoption application

https://www.centralpahumane.org/adoption

Pets at shelters & rescues near Central PA Humane Society

Keystone Golden Retriever Rescue Inc.

PO Box 384,
DuBois, PA 15801

Keystone Bulldog Rescue

PO Box 142,
Ligonier, PA 15658

Bedford County Humane Society

182 Bohn Road,
Bedford, PA 15522

We'll also keep you updated on Tinsley's adoption status with email updates.
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Tinsley

Domestic Longhair

Female, 1 mo
Huntingdon, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Moose's adoption status with email updates.
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Moose

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Clearfield, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Jameson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jameson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Clearfield, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Janis's adoption status with email updates.
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Janis

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Bedford, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Eleanor's adoption status with email updates.
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Eleanor

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Lewistown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on TiTi's adoption status with email updates.
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TiTi

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Bichon Frise

Female, Adult
Lewistown, PA

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