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Lehigh Valley Humane Society Shelter and Adoption Center (Allentown)

Hours: Shelter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-4 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 2-7 PM.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Who it helps
Stray intake is for animals found in the listed municipalities; identification is required when bringing in a stray. Residents of other municipalities are directed to their local township office.
Service area
Stray intake: City of Allentown (dogs, cats, community cats, small animals); City of Bethlehem (dogs); Fountain Hill, Emmaus, Macungie, Salisbury Township, Upper Milford, Upper Saucon and Whitehall (dogs, cats, small animals); Upper Macungie (dogs); South Whitehall (dogs, cats).
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Shelter and adoption center in Allentown with dogs, cats and small animals. Takes in stray animals found in its contracted municipalities and offers lost and found, rehoming and cruelty prevention help.

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

How to reach them

Address: 640 Dixon Street, Allentown, PA

Service area: Stray intake: City of Allentown (dogs, cats, community cats, small animals); City of Bethlehem (dogs); Fountain Hill, Emmaus, Macungie, Salisbury Township, Upper Milford, Upper Saucon and Whitehall (dogs, cats, small animals); Upper Macungie (dogs); South Whitehall (dogs, cats).

Hours: Shelter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-4 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 2-7 PM.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Stray intake is for animals found in the listed municipalities; identification is required when bringing in a stray. Residents of other municipalities are directed to their local township office.
  • How to get started: Call (610) 797-1205 if you found a stray animal in a service municipality. Browse available pets online to adopt.

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Sources

Lehigh Valley Humane Society Shelter and Adoption Center (Allentown) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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