Wish List
Wish List
Our Wish List
The Central Pennsylvania Humane Society relies solely on donations of supplies and funding from the community to carry out our mission.
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Our wishlist contains the items that we always need. While many of the items on our list appear very practical (i.e. paper towels, copy paper, Clorox), they are nonetheless essential items to ensure the best care for our animals.
Our Wish List
The Central Pennsylvania Humane Society relies solely on donations of supplies and funding from the community to carry out our mission.
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Our wishlist contains the items that we always need. While many of the items on our list appear very practical (i.e. paper towels, copy paper, Clorox), they are nonetheless essential items to ensure the best care for our animals.
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Adoption Criteria
A Friend for Life
If you’re looking for a wonderful life-long companion, then you’ve come to the right place!
CPHS has many animals of every shape and size to choose from. During the animal’s stay, the shelter staff and volunteers provide many enriching activities, such as walks, outings, behavior training and socialization.
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Step 1: Before You Adopt
Make sure everyone in your family understands the commitment of owning a pet. Make sure you are financially able to care for a pet. Additionally, if you rent, check with your landlord to ensure pets are allowed where you live.
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Step 2: Complete an Adoption Application
All potential adopters must complete an adoption application before they are permitted to visit with an animal. This can be done onsite or online prior to visiting. Applications are available here.
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Open application, complete online and save to your computer as a PDF file.
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Follow instructions in Step 4 for sending to us.
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Step 4: Finding the Right Pet
Browse our available pets online here or on our Facebook page. Add the name of the animal you are interested in adopting to your application. You are welcome to come down and browse through our animals onsite.
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Please note that we try to give as much information as possible about our animals likes and dislikes from the behaviors we see here at the shelter. Please check to see if the pet has restrictions that apply to your home in their bio.
Please keep in mind that as a rule we cannot hold animals for anyone.
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Step 3: Submit Your Application
After completing your application please send by:
Email: info@centralpahumane.org for dogs or for cats to cattery@centralpahumane.org
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Fax:
(814) 942-8505
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Mail to:
Central PA Humane Society
1837 East Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
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Staff will contact you for any requirements needing completing on your application and let you now we are open for walk-ins.
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After you have completed your visit your application will be reviewed by an Adoption Counselor. You will be contacted with a decision as to approval or not.
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Note: There is a $5.00, non-refundable application fee
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Step 5: Welcoming Your New Pet
Please keep in mind that there is no such thing as the “Perfect Pet.” Any adopted animal will require training, patience and ample time to adjust to their new home.
Shelter animals need time to decompress and understand that they are in a home. Do not expect the perfect pet straight away. Allow your new family member a minimum of two weeks to start to feel at home.
We are always here to help if you need some additional guidance or assistance.
SHELTER HOURS
MONDAY
Closed
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TUESDAY-THURSDAY
12:30 PM-4:30 PM
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FRIDAY
12:30 PM-7:00 PM
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY
12:30 PM-4:30 PM
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"
-Anatole France