Adopt

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
Address Map

Meet their adoptable pets

1837 E Pleasant Valley Blvd

Altoona, PA 16602

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 Central PA Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Tinsel's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Tinsel

Tinsel

Australian Shepherd

Female, 3 yrs
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rudy's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Rudy

Rudy

Rottweiler/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 mo
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rufus's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Rufus

Rufus

Rottweiler/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 mo
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Chase's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Chase

Chase

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Rosie

Rosie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Cole's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Cole

Cole

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Glock's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Glock

Glock

Husky

Male, 9 yrs
Altoona, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Smokey-Blue-Who's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Smokey-Blue-Who

Smokey-Blue-Who

Husky

Female, 5 yrs
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

ARPH Central PA

State College, PA 16801

Happy Paws Happy Homes

P.O. Box 22,
Tyrone, PA 16686

We'll also keep you updated on Carol's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Carol

Carol

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Huntingdon, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Mary's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Mary

Mary

English (Redtick) Coonhound

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Clearfield, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Mayonnaise's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Johnstown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Cady's adoption status with email updates.
long timer badge
Photo of Cady

Cady

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Indiana, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Petula's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Petula

Petula

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Lewistown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Zakara's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Zakara

Zakara

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Huntingdon, PA

Search for a dog or cat

  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus Grove, OH
  • Columbus Grv, OH

Sorry, we can’t find that location! Please try again.

Animal Charities in Altoona, PA

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

Learn more

Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

Learn more

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

Learn more