Best Animal Shelters in Allentown, PA
Looking for animal Shelters in Allentown? Below you'll find 8 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Animal shelters and rescues for pet adoption, surrender, lost pets and volunteering. Adoption fees usually include spay/neuter and vaccines.
This guide lists 8 animal Shelters in and around Allentown, spread across 6 ZIP codes. 8 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 8 link to their own website, 7 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 8 Animal Shelters in Allentown
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 The Lehigh Valley Humane Society and Vet Clinic
- Address 640 Dixon St, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (610) 797-1205
- Website lehighvalleyhumanesociety.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 2-7 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-4 PM |
| Thu | 2-7 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-4 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-4 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-4 PM |
2 City of Allentown Animal Control
- Address 641 S 10th St, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (610) 437-7535
- Website allentownpa.gov
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
3 Itty Bitty Kitty
- Address 878 Minesite Rd, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (610) 973-7400
- Website ittybittykittypa.org
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | 11 AM-1 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
4 Allentown Rescue Mission
- Address 355 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
- Phone (610) 740-5500
- Website allentownrescuemission.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM-4 PM |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
5 Last Chance Ranch
- Address 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951
- Phone (215) 538-2510
- Website lastchanceranch.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM-4 PM |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
6 Peaceable Kingdom
- Address 1049 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052
- Phone (610) 432-2532
- Website lvpeaceablekingdom.info
Opening hours
| Mon | 9 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM-3 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
7 The Sanctuary at Haafsville
- Address 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031
- Phone (484) 285-5445
- Website thesanctuarypa.org
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | 12-3 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-2 PM |
8 Linda Ann's Greyhound Adoption
- Address 1491 N 40th St, Allentown, PA 18104
- Phone (610) 395-7824
- Website lindasgreys.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | 10 AM-2 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
How to choose animal Shelters in Allentown
- Visit first and check that the space is clean and the animals look healthy.
- Ask about staff experience and training.
- For vets, find out which emergency hospital they use after hours.
- Remember that Pennsylvania requires dogs 3 months and older to have a county dog license and a rabies vaccination.
- Compare prices for routine services and ask about wellness plans.
Local tips for Allentown
Allentown requires contractors doing work in the city to be licensed with the city and to pull permits through the Department of Building Standards and Safety, in addition to the state Home Improvement Contractor registration.
Allentown sits right next to Bethlehem and Easton, and many Lehigh Valley businesses serve the whole region, so a provider based a few miles away in Whitehall or Emmaus may still cover your address.
Allentown is in Lehigh County, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Center City, West End, East Side, South Side, Old Allentown, Old Fairgrounds, Mountainville, Midway Manor.
Frequently asked questions
Which animal Shelters in Allentown are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: The Lehigh Valley Humane Society and Vet Clinic, Itty Bitty Kitty, Allentown Rescue Mission, Last Chance Ranch, Peaceable Kingdom, The Sanctuary at Haafsville. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Allentown do these animal Shelters cover?
The animal Shelters on this list are located in ZIP codes 18031, 18052, 18101, 18103, 18104, 18951. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
Do dogs need a license in Pennsylvania?
Yes. All dogs 3 months and older must have a current license, which you can buy from your county treasurer, and must be vaccinated against rabies.
Where can I find an emergency vet in Allentown?
Ask your regular vet which emergency hospital they refer to, and save the number before you need it. Several 24-hour animal hospitals serve the Allentown area.
Is it better to adopt or buy a pet?
Adopting from a shelter or rescue gives a home to an animal in need and usually includes vaccines and spay/neuter. If you buy, use a reputable breeder and ask to meet the parents.
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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.