Columbia Animal Shelter

265 South 10th Street Columbia, Pennsylvania 17512

Dogs & Cats

Columbia Shelters

(717) 681-6858 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Today
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Columbia Animal Shelter in Columbia, PA

Columbia Animal Shelter is a nonprofit organization located in Columbia, Pennsylvania, about 25 miles northwest of Harrisburg. It is dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of at-risk companion animals, providing quality healthcare and adoption services to the community it serves. The shelter offers programs and services for both dogs and cats, including a spay/neuter clinic, vaccines, microchipping, physical exams, and lab services, along with adoption, surrender, and foster programs supported by staff who organize fundraisers, community events, and volunteer training sessions. It is open Tuesday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from Columbia Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Applicants must fill out a complete adoption application (with a copy of their lease/pet policy and proof of rabies vaccination for household pets, if applicable), be at least 21 years old, and wait for the shelter to review and approve the application before a staff member reaches out to finalize the adoption.

Service area: Columbia, Pennsylvania
Animals served: Dogs & Cats