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The Center for Animal Health and Welfare Animal shelter in Easton, PA

Formed in 1913, The Center for Animal Health and Welfare (formerly the Northampton County SPCA) is a private organization. We are not affiliated with any other SPCA or ASPCA. We are not a government agency, but are a non-profit organization with a 501c3 status.

In 2003 we committed ourselves to saving lives and became a no-kill shelter. We are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for animals. We have improved our foster program, increased adoptions and offer a low-cost spay/neuter program.

Fund raising, donations and bequests make up 90% of our income and we apply for many grants. Adoption fees, relinquishment fees, memberships and agreements with some of the local municipalities, to take in their strays, generate the rest of our revenue. Although we greatly appreciate the help from the municipalities that do support us, not all do. Northampton County contributes about $5,000.

Financials
We are responsible for a $900,000 operating budget annually.
Our major costs are:
Veterinary care
Medical supplies
Kennel supplies
Spay/Neuter expenses
Insurance
Utilities
Payroll.
Adoption

We make every effort to find loving homes for these scared and lonely pets. We do not set a fixed time limit on animals, but keep them for as long as they remain adoptable.

Contact
Address
1165 Island Park Road
Easton, PA 18042
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Meet their adoptable pets

1165 Island Park Road

Easton, PA 18042

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at The Center for Animal Health and Welfare

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

Cane Corso

Female, 6 mos
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rowan's adoption status with email updates.
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Rowan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Maxwell's adoption status with email updates.
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Maxwell

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rain's adoption status with email updates.
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Rain

American Bulldog

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Golden Retriever/Boxer

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 11 mos
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Tico's adoption status with email updates.
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Tico

Mixed Breed (Small)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Easton, PA

Shelter FAQs

Northampton County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We ask that potential adopters inform their references, veterinarian office, and landlord (if applicable) that we will be calling in order to minimize the wait-time for callbacks and allow applications to be completed within the 72 hour time frame. Families are encouraged to meet with the animals several times to build a bond before adopting and while the application is being processed- this is not optional for a few of the dogs currently being housed at CAHW due to nervous energy.

Adoption application

https://healthyanimalcenter.org/adopt

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

Silver Marten

Female, Adult
Whitehall, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

Pomeranian/Shih Tzu

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

Beagle/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Sparta, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Roxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxy

American Bulldog

Female, Adult
Allentown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Bud - See Me @ PETCO's adoption status with email updates.
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Bud - See Me @ PETCO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Fogelsville, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Zoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoe

Black Mouth Cur

Female, Young
New Tripoli, PA

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