Lehigh County Humane Society

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Take a Look!! Give one of these terriffic animals a NEW Home.



HELP: We are in desperate need of a 35mm point and shoot camera to aid us in cruelty investigations. Please, this will may make the difference in saving a county animal from abuse! If you would like to donate, please see shelter manager.

We are in need of computers. If you have a computer you wish to donate, please speak with the shelter Manager. Thank you.


NEWS

Entertainment books We have the 2005 edition Entertainment Books for sale for $30 each. Proceeds benefit the shelter.

2004 Lehigh County dog licenses are now available. Just come in, fill out the form located on the table in the lobby and give it to a worker behind the counter. Cost is $8.50 each.

 


We always have many animals in need of loving homes. We will attempt to post their descriptions and pictures here as often as possible. Please call first to see if an animal you're interested in is still available since this site is updated by a non-shelter volunteer. Please take the time to visit our shelter and see if you can find your next "forever friend". If you are interested in knowing more about one of our animals, please make note of THEIR ID NUMBER and refer to that when calling or visiting. When you call the shelter we will attempt to give you more information on the animals if available. THANK YOU!!!



Who We Are

The Lehigh County Humane Society is a non-profit, charitable organization, which means all gifts to the shelter are tax deductible. The shelter's goal is to reunite lost pets with their owners and to adopt out homeless pets into a new, loving, forever home. We provide a temporary home until a permanent one can be found. We also provide such services as a low cost spay/neuter clinic, vaccination clinics twice a year, education to the public on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets, and education on proper care of your pets. We also have a cruelty investigator to serve Lehigh County. Any cruelty complaints made are investigated and any action deemed necessary will be initiated.

Adopting a Friend

When you first visit the shelter the first step is to choose a pet. You can interact with the animal outside of his/her cage to help you make a decision. Next, an application needs to be filled out provided the animal is available for adoption. There is then a 24 hr. waiting period. This will enable us time to do vet reference checks, check with the landlords, and properly screen all applications. If your application is approved, you may pick up your new pet the next day after paying the adoption fee.

Adoption Fees

Dogs Male Dog Adoption Female Dog Adoption
LCHS Donation
$ 76.00
$ 81.00
Neuter/Spay Deposit
20.00
20.00
Licenses
8.50
8.50
Total
$ 104.50
$ 109.50
Male Dog Adoption – Out of County Female Dog Adoption – Out of County
LCHS Donation
$ 76.00
$ 81.00
Neuter/Spay Deposit
20.00
20.00
Out of County Fee
25.00
25.00
Total
$ 121.00
$ 126.00
Neutered or Spayed Dogs $ 60.00 (Does not include license fee)
Cats Male Cat Adoption Female Cat Adoption
LCHS Donation
$ 53.00
$63.00
Neuter/Spay Deposit
20.00
20.00
Total
$ 73.00
$ 83.00
Neutered or Spayed Cats $47.00

DONATIONS

In 2000 we took in approximately 5700 animals. We expect that number to increase to 6300 in 2001. Our animals rely totally on the kind and giving nature of humans. Here is just a partial "WISH LIST" of items most needed to furnish the new shelter and care for our animals:

  • Personal computers-Pentium II or higher
  • Computer monitors
  • TV with VCR Donated!!
  • File cabinets
  • Guest chairs
  • Professional weight scale(automatic display)
  • Lockers
  • Grooming tub Donated!!
  • Veterinary surgery table
  • Veterinary surgery light
  • Professional(commercial)dryer for grooming
  • Truck or van for animal pickups

    Thank you for the items already donated

  • Any and all donations are greatly appreciated, be it dog or cat food, blankets and towels, grooming items, or any items that you think might be useful to us, please do not hesitate to give us a call or just drop it off if you are passing by. If you need ideas, please stop in the shelter or visit our homepage using the link below to see our "Wags To Wishes" list of needed cleaning supplies and miscellaneous items.

    All donations are accepted whether it be $1.00, $5.00, $25.00, or more, the amount doesn't matter. Every little bit helps. You may designate your money to a special account such as the building fund for our new shelter, the Chance Fund for injured animals in need of vet care, or the general account which helps all of the homeless animals in the shelter.


    Our animals, volunteers and workers thank you!!

    Volunteering

    The Humane Society is in dire need of volunteers. To volunteer you need to be at least 18 yrs. of age. Just come to the shelter and fill out an application. Once your application has been reviewed, the shelter manager will then set up a schedule that will suit you. There are many volunteer opportunities, such as one on one with the animals, grooming, walking dogs, cleaning of kennels, and fundraising. We would also love to have professional groomers who could help our animals look their best.

    Come Visit Us!

    We are located in the south of Allentown, near the intersection of S. 4th St. and Emaus Avenue. Easily accessible from Rte 309/I-78 and Rte 22. Please call for directions and to be sure that the animal you are interested in is still available.
    Our hours are:
    Lehigh County Humane Society
    640 Dixon Street
    Allentown,PA 18103
    Phone: (610) 797-1205

    Visit our homepage and learn more about us




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