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.
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Cat Adoption Visitation Closed

🚨PSAWe all know in the shelter world obstacles come and go on a whim. This week’s obstacle - the dreaded R word - Ringworm. Our staff and volunteers are working diligently to be sure that the animals affected are quarantined and to ensure it does not spread.
  • We are asking to halt on any fabric donations until further notice
  • Sadly, this also means a halt to visitors in our cat room area
  • This will also limit our cat intake ability due to the fact we do not want to move kitties around at this time
  • Dogs are still available to be seen
  • This will effect volunteering - there will be no cat socializing or new cat volunteers until it is clear
Our adoption counselor will be contacting scheduled appointments with further details. Thank you for your patience as we make sure this incident stays isolated.

Upcoming Events

CVAS: Wag & Brag
Welcome to CVAS: Wag & Brag — the place to show off your adopted pet!Drop your cutest pics, funniest videos, and proudest pet-parent moments. Let’s celebrate happy tails together!Posts are moderated and approved by an admin.
  • Cabin Fever Music Fest
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New Thrift Store Facebook!

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!

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
Adoption Application

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!
Donate
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. Now it's easy to help CVAS by using Chewy.com & Amazon!
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
Sunday: Closed Monday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday: 11:00AM - 5:00pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
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