Central PA Humane Society (Altoona)

Hours: Shelter: Tuesday-Thursday 12:30 PM-4:30 PM; Friday 12:30 PM-7:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 12:30 PM-4:30 PM; closed Monday.

What it is

Shelters and rescues

Who it helps

All potential adopters must complete an adoption application before visiting with an animal.

Where

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Animal shelter in Altoona with dogs, cats and small animals for adoption, plus lost and found pet help, cruelty reporting and fostering.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

Good to know

• Who can use it: All potential adopters must complete an adoption application before visiting with an animal.
• How to get started: Complete the cat, dog or small animal adoption application online or onsite, then send it by email, fax or mail. Call (814) 942-5402 for general questions.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

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Also from this organization

• Central PA Humane Society Humane Officer (Report Cruelty & Neglect) · Altoona
• Central PA Humane Society Lost & Found Pets · Altoona
• Central PA Humane Society Pet Cremation Services · Altoona
• Central PA Humane Society Wellness Center (Altoona) · Altoona

More keeping your pet, end-of-life care and pet loss near Altoona

• Humane Society of Cambria County (Johnstown) · Johnstown · 30 mi
• Humane Society of Cambria County Lost & Found · Johnstown · 30 mi
• Centre County PAWS Adoption and Education Center · State College · 34 mi
• Centre County PAWS Lost & Found Animals · State College · 34 mi
• Centre County PAWS Rehoming Help · State College · 34 mi

Other help near Altoona

• Low-cost care AllPets Veterinary Wellness Clinic (State College) · State College · 30 mi
• Pet food Humane Society of Cambria County Pet Food Pantry · Johnstown · 30 mi
• Spay/neuter Centre County PAWS - Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) Vouchers · State College · 31 mi

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Sources

Central PA Humane Society (Altoona) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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