Centre Country PAWS, Inc.

1042 Benner Pike State College, Pennsylvania 16801

Dogs & Cats

About this shelter

Centre Country PAWS, Inc. in State College, PA

Centre Country PAWS, Inc. is a non-profit animal shelter located in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County—about 60 miles southeast of Harrisburg—where it operates alongside 3 other animal shelters and rescues in the county. It is a non-euthanasia, member-supported, volunteer-enabled organization whose mission is to promote animal welfare and safety with compassion through adoption, sheltering, education, and community assistance. PAWS finds forever homes for cats and dogs, relying heavily on foster families and volunteers to help hundreds of animals find new homes each year. The organization also offers community services such as spay/neuter assistance, vaccine clinics, and pet food assistance, and is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Before you go

Adopting from Centre Country PAWS, Inc.

Adoption process

Applicants submit an online adoption application, an Adoption Counselor reviews it (including contacting vets, landlords, and references), and then schedules a meeting with the animal before finalizing the adoption; adopters must be at least 18, provide an indoor-only home, and commit to lifelong care.

Service area: Centre County, Pennsylvania (State College area)
County: Centre County
Animals served: Dogs & Cats