LOCAL DONATIONS HELPING LOCAL ANIMALS
Pets Come First is a non-euthanasia animal shelter committed to caring for animals of central Pennsylvania, and supporting the local community. Pets Come First works closely with other local rescues, clinics, and pet food pantries to support community cat “trap and release” programs along with low cost spay and neuter programs to combat the root cause of pet overpopulation. You can support Pets Come First by adopting, donating, or volunteering. Thank you for the ongoing support – we could not continue to be successful without you!
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ADOPT
We love rescuing pets, but we love it even more when they find a home!
DONATE
Pets Come First continues to need your support to be successful!
VOLUNTEER
We can only exist with help from
volunteers like you!
LATEST NEWS
What’s happening at Pets Come First?
Lewistown Fire Rescue
Lewistown Fire Rescue It’s been a busy week behind the scenes at PCF as we work tirelessly alongside ROFF Rescue to provide triage care and second chances to the cats/kittens impacted by the deadly arson fire on Bratton Avenue in Lewistown. Thanks to the dedicated teams at ROFF
June Bingo
Bingo Returns June 14th! Join us again at the Mountain View Country Club on Sunday, June 14th for another round of Bingo! We have 50/50 tickets, a live auction, food, door prizes, and best of all another $1000 Grand Finale Jackpot. Doors open at 12 pm. Head on over
Adopter Microchip Update
A microchip update for our adopters! If your contact info is current on your microchip, you should have received an email letting you know that your pet is now registered on PetPlace instead of 24PetWatch. All of your information has transferred over, including your login, so if your microchip
March 2026 Update
Curious about what PCF has been up to? During the month of March we saw 49 animals find their forever homes – 30 dogs, 17 cats, and 2 guinea pigs. We were especially excited to see not one but two of our long term resident dogs finally get their
GIVE A PET A HOME TODAY
Visit Pets Come First and interact with the animals to find that perfect addition to your family!