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?
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
February 2026 Recap
Curious about what PCF has been up to? In February 46 animals found their forever homes: 28 dogs, 17 cats, and 1 hamster! We were especially excited to see Sissy, a 7 year old cat, finally get her forever home. Sissy came to us a year ago and soon
Bingo Rescheduled for March 15th
Hello PCF Bingo Fans! Those who paid and registered to attend yesterday's bingo event (which was cancelled due to the storm), you are automatically registered to attend our rescheduled bingo event which will be held on Sunday, March 15th. Please be in touch with Holley at holleycyone.petscomefirst@gmail.com if you
GIVE A PET A HOME TODAY
Visit Pets Come First and interact with the animals to find that perfect addition to your family!