Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter
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.
Upcoming Events
In Honor of Veterans Day
CVAS is proud to offer 50% off adoption fees for all active-duty service members and veterans from November 11th through November 30th.Any adoption application submitted during this period will qualify for the discount. If you don’t find your perfect companion right away, don’t worry—your approved application will remain valid for our standard six-month period.To receive the discounted adoption rate, simply present a valid military ID or a copy of your DD214 at the time of adoption.From all of us at CVAS, thank you for your service. We’re honored to support our veterans and hope we can help you find your next loyal friend and family member.
Take a Look At...
A spotlight on our Longest Residents here at CVAS. We hope their stories will resonate with someone out there and they can finally find their fur-ever home!
If you love animals and heartfelt endings, you'll love these short stories on some of our most impactful residents!
Wondering what to donate? Click above to see a brief list of our donations, commonly asked questions, and how else you can help the shelter!
Meet Our Fuzzy Staff Members!
Simba
Executive Treat Taster
Carmine
Bunny Supervisor
Stay Up to Date on our Social Media!
We now have Instagram!
Check out all the fun staff and residents get up to on a brand new platform
We hope to see you there!
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To Be Eligible for Adoption:
- You must be at least 21 years old (waiver of age restriction may be considered)
- If you rent your home (including paying lot rent), please make sure your landlord is aware and has approved having a pet—we’ll contact them to confirm. Sharing a copy of your lease showing pet approval can also help expedite the application processing time
- Dogs and cats in the home must be up to date on their rabies vaccinations for the application to be approved
Need to Contact the Adoption Counselor?
If you have vet records for your pets, proof of ownership, or any other paperwork that the adoption counselor may have requested, or you would like to provide for her, please send them to the email below!
Thank you for helping us expedite the process of your application!
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, heartworm, etc.) that our everyday funds would not be able to cover. Every single donation goes to helping that animal in need!
Click HERE to read the stories of the most recent residents who were in need of this life-saving fund! Thank you to all who have ever donated - nothing is to small to help save a life!
Kitten Season
With Kitten Season 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. Check out Kitten Lady's site for more information!Please Note
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.
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With the help of our adopters, supporters and donors, we are able to continue to care for the thousands of homeless animals who come through our doors each year. Every donation we receive helps provide the best care possible for the four-legged souls in our shelter.
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