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Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter

Important Notes It's hunting season again in Pennsylvania, which means more wildlife is moving about. If you have found a wild animal, please contact the PA Game Commission at (814) 643-1831 or (814) 643-9635. Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter handles only domesticated animals and pets.
With Kitten Season still here, one of the biggest concerns is what one should do when they come across a newborn kitten. Here’s what you should look for if you find a baby without a mom and don’t know what to do.

Upcoming Events

Hold the Date NOW!Saturday March 1, 20251 Night - 5 Bands - 1 Venue!
Orchards Ballroom, 1580 Orchard DriveChambersburg PA
Doors open at 4 pm – Music starts at 5 pmTickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door
Tables can be reserved for groups of eight;A limited food menu and full cash bar is available More details coming soon, watch for announcements! (For early information about event sponsorships, just Email Us)
Honoring Our Veterans This November!
CVAS would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation honoring all active and retired service-members for Veterans Day, November 11. And what could be more heartfelt than providing a veteran a new companion at a 50% discount off our usual adoption fees? Kittens under 7 months old are $45.00 and when you adopt one kitten, you can also adopt a second at no cost! Dogs 6 years old and under are $106.00, and any dog over 6 years old is $76.85. Simply present a military ID (or a copy of your DD214) until Saturday November 30, to get your 50% Veterans Discount Adoption Rate, when visiting us at 5051 Letterkenny Road West in Chambersburg. It’s our way of showing our gratitude for your service in pairing you with a new Buddy!

The Animals Have No Voice But Ours!

Our mission is to protect, shelter and adopt homeless animals; Act as a contact agency in our service area to assure the safe and speedy return of lost pets to their owners and to promote responsible pet ownership through humane education initiatives.
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About Our Non-Profit

The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, Inc. is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) community-supported animal shelter that provides services for animals in need. Early grassroots efforts for the shelter actually began in the 1970’s, and throughout the years, the shelter has been maintained by a number of different organizations. In 1994, CVAS established itself as an independent, non-profit entity.
The shelter provides a variety of services for the surrounding community and its animals and functions under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors, as well as an experienced staff. Through contributions from private individuals and organizations, the shelter maintains its dedication to animals. Without the generous support of the animal-lovers in this community and beyond, CVAS would not be able to care for the more than 2,000 animals that come through the doors every year. Shelter staff, board members and the four-legged friends in the kennels can’t thank our donors enough for their support.
Help us help them by donating, volunteering or adopting today!

Second Chance Fund

Our Second Chance fund is money that is set aside for any animal that may enter our shelter who needs special medical care (ex. broken leg) that our everyday funds would not be able to cover. Every, single donation goes to helping that special animal get his or her second chance...
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Second Chance Stories

These are the stories of animals who enter the shelter who have needed extensive treatment before being able to be put up for adoption.

Atlas

Atlas was surrendered to the shelter when his owner could no longer care for him due a lifestyle change in August of 2023. During his intake exam Atlas tested Positive for Heartworm. He has since gone through treatment for his Heartworm, which involved many months of restricted activity. He did very well for his Immiticide injections and enjoyed getting peanutbutter and head scratches while getting them. He is a big 100 pound cuddler! Atlas has had a long journey during his treatment and we are hoping for a Negative Heartworm test follow up in early April of 2024.

Daemon

Daemon is a Parvovirus survivor. Parvovirus attacks white blood cells and the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Parvovirus is a very serious and potentially fatal virus. When he arrived at the shelter it was evident that Daemon did not feel well at all. He was dehydrated, vomiting, and had diarrhea. A Parvo test was performed, and it was positive. Daemon was taken to the vet for a follow up on his positive test. With supportive care, Daemon was able to overcome the serious virus! Daemon has overcome a lot in his short life already and now he is looking forward to the future! While he can be shy at first with new people, he loves getting treats and they seem to be the way to his heart!

Daisy

Daisy is a 1 year old rottweiler mix who was originally adopted from CVAS, but now finds herself in need of two - yes, TWO - ACL surgeries on her back legs. Both of her back legs have ACL tears. We had to wait on scheduling her surgery till we found a foster family that would help her recover in a calm enviroment. Finally we have found the perfect family to help her along in her recovery! Keep an eye out for updates on how Miss Daisy is doing!

Meet our Fuzzy Staff Members!

Pokey
Naptime Coordinator
Simba
Executive Treat Taster
Carmine
Bunny Supervisor
Bubbles
Directors Assistant

How Can You Help Make a Difference?

Donations

  • We sincerely appreciate all the donations we receive and are thrilled that you opted to help our animals. Without the support from the community and thoughtful folks like you, we wouldn’t be able to function. We hope you understand that if a product is in great condition, we may opt to sell it at our thrift stores. The money we receive from sales at our stores goes to help the animals in our care. Thank you so much for your kindness! Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter uses these brands of dog and cat food:

  • Purina (as long as there are NO DYES -- all kibble should be brown)
  • Nutro
  • Science Diet
  • Iams
  • Wellness
  • Eukanuba
  • Royal Canin
  • Innova
  • Halo
  • The Good Life Recipe

Details about donations...

We really work to keep any and all dyes out of our food -- it can cause stomach and skin irritation for some animals, so please make sure the food is only brown in color (no reds, greens, or odd colors).
We also only feed our animals products that have some kind of MEAT as the first ingredient. Anything else is just filler and not good for their systems.
CVAS's dogs and cats need as much consistency and good, quality nutrients in their diets as we can give them because many of them came to us from very unstable environments. Life on the streets, eating anything they could get their paws on, doesn't make for a healthy life or diet.
Help us make their stay with us as comfortable and beneficial as we can.
Thank you. We also can't accept any pillows, thick bedding or plastic bottles. We are so grateful for all the donations we receive that help our animals.

Guardian Angel Program

Many people tell us they would love to adopt, but just can't - either it's not the right time in their lives or they can't have pets where they live. If you are in the same boat, but would still like to help the animals in our kennels, consider becoming a Guardian Angel for one - or more - of the animals here at CVAS! If you would like to become a Guardian Angel please fill out the form below and ensure you follow up with the shelter with your donation!
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Thank you to Our Partners That Love Animals

The generous sponsors and partners who support our cause.
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Address
5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, PA 17201 USA
The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is not a part of Franklin County Government, and is not directly affiliated with any township authority.
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CVAS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer which complies with the guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era.
Shelter Hours
Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Animal Visitation: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturdays: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Animal Visitation Saturdays: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sundays & Wednesdays: Closed
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