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?
Congratulations Erin Rubio!
The results of our 2025 Subaru Raffle are in! Congratulations to Erin Rubio, the winner of our 2025 Subaru raffle! She chose to pick up a brand new 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. Keep an eye out next year for our next Subaru raffle, and consider stopping out at our in-person
Reminder: Fee-Waived Event and Subaru Raffle!
October Reminders: Fee-Waived Cat and Small Critter Adoption Event + Subaru Drawing! Freida would like to remind you about our upcoming events in October! Through the month of October only, fees are waived on cat and small critter adoptions thanks to a grant through Subaru Loves Pets! Please remember
Fee-Waived Adoption Event for Cats and Small Critters!
Purr Pumpkins Fest 2025 is Here! Looking for a new cat or small critter best friend? Look no further! Our annual fee-waived cat and small critter adoption event will be here soon, so mark your calendars! Starting Oct. 1st through Oct. 31st, cat and small critter adoption fees are
Board of Directors Position
Board of Directors Position Pets Come First is seeking passionate and skilled leaders to join our Board of Directors. Located just 10 miles from State College and Penn State University, Pets Come First was founded in 2005 and is dedicated to placing animals into forever homes. Last year alone,
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