Located on North Poplar Street in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the Hazleton Animal Shelter serves as a vital community rescue facility dedicated to animal welfare, rehabilitation, and rehoming. Known for its dedicated staff and clean, well-maintained environment, the shelter ensures that rescue pets receive proper medical preparation, including vaccinations, microchipping, and spaying or neutering. From helping local families adopt new feline and canine companions to assisting with lost pet reunifications, the facility provides an essential service focused on safe and responsible animal care.
Pet Adoptions, Stray Intake, Lost Pet Reunification, Community Support
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance, Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot
Facility Amenities
Dedicated Cat Rooms, Enriched Housing Areas, Clean Dog Kennels
Pet Preparation
Vaccinated, Microchipped, Spayed/Neutered Rescues
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Attentive and Caring Staff: Community members highlight the dedicated shelter team for their hands-on commitment, compassionate care, and personal devotion to animal well-being.
Complete Pet Medical Prep: Rescues leave the facility fully prepared for domestic life, having received essential vaccinations, microchipping, and spay or neuter procedures.
Enriched Living Environments: The shelter features specialized areas, including clean cat rooms outfitted with towers, toys, and scratchers to keep animals comfortable and active.
Effective Lost & Found Reunification: The shelter works actively to scan, identify, and care for lost pets while connecting with local owners for safe returns.
Adopter Support & Starter Items: New pet parents are often sent home with starter supplies such as collars, harnesses, toys, and care coupons to assist with transitioning into a new home.
Animal Welfare and Adoption Services
Adoption & Pet Care Services
Service / Program
Description
Canine Adoption
Comprehensive adoption program for dogs, including health screenings, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchipping.
Feline Adoption
Adoption program for cats and kittens housed in dedicated, interactive feline room settings.
Starter Pet Bundles
Complimentary support items provided to new pet owners upon adoption, including harnesses, collars, and toys.
Community & Shelter Operations
Service / Program
Description
Lost & Found Intake
Safe, temporary housing and identification verification for stray or lost animals found within the community.
Animal Intake & Care
Shelter care, medical processing, and daily rehabilitation for surrendered or rescued regional animals.
Donation Processing
Acceptance of pet supplies, food, blankets, toys, and funding to support ongoing animal care operations.
