Pets Come First

Centre Hall, PA

Non-euthanasia nonprofit serving central Pennsylvania.

Hours Sat-Sun 12pm-4pm for cats and small critters; dog visits and adoptions by appointment for approved adopters

Areas served Centre Hall and the surrounding area, Pennsylvania

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (814) 364-1725 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Pets Come First at (814) 364-1725 or info@petscomefirst.com first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Centre County at a glance

Population 158,576

Housing units 66,475

Est. households with a cat 18,943

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 do I visit?

Saturday-Sunday 12pm-4pm for cats and small critters; dog visits and adoptions by appointment for approved adopters.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Pets Come First at (814) 364-1725 or info@petscomefirst.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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