
Adopters wishing to provide a forever home for shelter animals are encouraged to visit the shelter campuses or HumanePA.org. All potential adopters are required to go through Humane Pennsylvania’s diligent adoption screening process (approval is not guaranteed).
Adoptions include:
- Humane Pennsylvania’s 30-day Adoption Health Supplement
- Spaying or neutering (prior to adoption)
- Vaccinations (including current rabies vaccination) and de-worming medication
- Flea treatment
- Microchipping and chip registration
- Free 1 lb. bag of Science Diet pet food
Adoption Locations and Details:
The Lancaster Center for Animal Life-Saving
Hours of Operation: 10 AM – 5 PM (Adoption Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM)
Location: 2195 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602
The Freedom Center for Animal Life-Saving
Hours of Operation: 10 AM – 5 PM (Adoption Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM)
Location: 1801 N. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
To view Humane Pennsylvania’s available adoptable animals, visit https://humanepa.org/adoption/available-pets/ or meet them at the shelter, in person, during scheduled operating hours. For more information about adoptions, please call The Lancaster Center for Animal Life-Saving at (717) 393-6551 or email adoptlancaster@humanepa.org or call The Freedom Center for Animal Life-Saving at (610) 921-2348 or email adoptreading@humanepa.org.
Humane Pennsylvania is an innovative national leader in animal welfare, with adoption centers, accredited non-profit veterinary hospitals, emergency animal rescue services, community pet assistance programs, an animal-focused charitable foundation, and a free, public dog park.





