Humane Pennsylvania Community Resource Center of Reading

1350 Schuylkill Avenue Reading, Pennsylvania 19601

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Humane Pennsylvania Community Resource Center of Reading animal shelter in Reading, PA

Reading Shelters

(484) 869-5126 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed Today
Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

Humane Pennsylvania Community Resource Center of Reading in Reading, PA

Humane Pennsylvania Community Resource Center of Reading is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, about 2 miles southeast of the city, and is open Monday from 12:30–5:00 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00–6:00 PM. As part of Humane Pennsylvania, a humane society, the center supports the organization's mission to empower people to increase their capacity to care for animals so that all animals are healthy, safe, and treated humanely. Humane Pennsylvania operates two adoption centers, an accredited veterinary hospital, affordable wellness care and boarding services, community support programs, and emergency and disaster response services across its Reading and Lancaster campuses.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

View available pets online, optionally fill out an adoption interest form in advance, then visit a Reading or Lancaster adoption center in person (adoptions are first-come, first-served); adopters must be 18+ with a valid ID, and if approved, complete an adoption contract with a counselor, which typically takes about an hour.

Service area: Reading and Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals