Erie Humane Society

Erie, PA

A nonprofit humane society in Erie, Pennsylvania, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. Visiting hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 12pm-5pm; Thu 12pm-7pm; Sat 11am-3pm; closed Sunday. Adoption fees: Cats: $65 (standard fee, promotions may vary).

Adoption fee From $65

Hours Mon-Wed, Fri 12pm-5pm; Thu 12pm-7pm; Sat 11am-3pm; closed Sunday

Areas served Erie and the surrounding area, Pennsylvania

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $65

Cats: $65 (standard fee, promotions may vary)

How it works

Every animal is spayed/neutered before adoption; requires an application and screening process.

Location

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The area

Erie County at a glance

Population 269,052

Housing units 120,111

Est. households with a cat 35,498

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $65 (standard fee, promotions may vary).

What are your hours?

Monday-Wednesday, Friday 12pm-5pm; Thursday 12pm-7pm; Saturday 11am-3pm; closed Sunday.

Get involved

Support Erie Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Erie Humane Society at (814) 835-8331 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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