Centre County Paws in State College, Pennsylvania
About Centre County Paws
Centre County Paws is an animal shelter in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1982. It is operated by Centre County Paws. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Fonda's Foundlings Cat Rescue, about 5.6 mi away.
Map
40.83658, -77.81170
What Centre County Paws does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
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Where is Centre County Paws located?
Centre County Paws is at 1401 Trout Rd, State College, PA 16801 in Centre County.
What are the hours of Centre County Paws?
The recorded opening hours are Mo "by appointment"; Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa, Su 11:00-16:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (814) 237-8722 before you go.
How do I adopt from Centre County Paws?
Start on centrecountypaws.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Centre County Paws?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Centre County Paws tax-deductible?
Centre County Paws matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 25-1389364), with reported annual revenue of about $1,409,130. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.