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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 Avril's adoption status with email updates.
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Avril

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Salem's adoption status with email updates.
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Salem

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Dachshund

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Shyla's adoption status with email updates.
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Shyla

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Easton, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Eddie's adoption status with email updates.
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Eddie

Basenji/Mixed Breed (Small)

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

Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle

Male, 3 yrs
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 Chrissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Chrissy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Lansdale, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Margo Elizabeth's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Margo Elizabeth

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos
Highland Park, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Allspice's adoption status with email updates.
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Allspice

Standardbred

Male, 21 yrs 6 mos
Quakertown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Jolene (Jojo)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jolene (Jojo)

Labrador Retriever/Black and Tan Coonhound

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Bedminster, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Flurry's adoption status with email updates.
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Flurry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Stroudsburg, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Virgil's adoption status with email updates.
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Virgil

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Skillman, NJ

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