Lehigh Valley Humane Society
Our Mission
The Lehigh Valley Humane Society is dedicated to saving animals from neglect, abandonment, and abuse through rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption. We are committed to serving our community of pet owners, regardless of their socioeconomic status, by providing innovative and accessible pet care resources.
Our History
Founded in 1906, we have spent over a century providing a haven for homeless animals while working tirelessly to prevent cruelty to both animals and children. In July 2022, we embraced our identity as the Lehigh Valley Humane Society, reflecting our expansion to serve families and pets throughout the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
How We Care
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we operate as a 24/7 organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and finds loving forever homes for over 3,000 animals each year. Our facility provides high-quality veterinary care, behavioral enrichment, and specialized foster placement for the pets in our care. Through our Community Vet Clinic and dedicated Humane Society Police Officers, we provide both medical support for owned pets and critical intervention for animals suffering from cruelty or neglect.
The Adopter Connection
We believe that a lack of financial agency does not equal a lack of love, and we strive to break down all financial barriers for those seeking to become forever companions. Our full-time Adoption Specialist works hard to ensure that every animal is matched with a loving home that is just right for them. When you adopt from us, you are joining a supportive community that prioritizes the dignity and well-being of every cherished soul.
Start Your Journey
Are you ready to find your next best friend? We invite you to explore our available animals online or visit our shelter in Allentown during our business hours to meet your perfect match in person. Together, we can build a future of health, happiness, and prosperity for every pet in our valley.
- Affordable medical services
- Staff knowledge and care
- Communication and responsiveness issues
8/13 - Clear the Shelters events offer free adoptions throughout southeastern PA
Animal shelters and rescues throughout the region are participating in the 2026 NBCUniversal Local Clear the Shelters event.
5/30 - Lehigh Valley Humane Society wins its second consecutive no-kill excellence award
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley Humane Society announced Sunday that it had received its second No-Kill Excellence Award. To receive the “no-kill” title, a...
5/21 - $75K grant to help fund LV Humane Society’s expansion of Community Vet Clinic
The investment will fund the upgrade and expansion of LVHS’s Community Vet Clinic by adding a second surgical suite.
5/3 - Adoptable Pets in the Lehigh Valley: Meet Carol, Ruby Roo and Moe
Carol. Ruby Roo and Moe are looking for new homes.
4/25 - Seeking Fosters: Hundreds of kittens in need of help at Lehigh Valley Humane Society
If you've thought about fostering, Folsom told us, now would be a good time. The shelter is always looking for fosters for their cats and dogs.
10/13 - Let’s get ACE a forever home! We are learning more about the wonderful foster program out friends at @lehighhumane offer, with a couple of foster parents themselves ❤️🐾
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10/6 - GANDALF! This Senior puppy needs a home — and he’s our Pet of the Week with the @lehighhumane 🐾❤️
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10/5 - At only one year old, Blu has been through a lot! She came to us with pelvis fractures when she was around 5 months old. Stuck on strict crate rest for the duration of her healing, Blu grew up different from other pups. Scared and unsocialized, Blu has struggled to be around people and other dogs. ❤️🩹 But our team has been working with Blu. She is now much more used to meeting new people, and she's even made some doggie friends! Blu is ready to take her journey outside of the shelter! Come in during our open business hours and meet this sweet girl today! - Con solo un año de edad, ¡Blu ha pasado por muchas cosas! Ella vino a nosotros con fracturas de pelvis cuando tenía unos 5 meses. Atrapada en un estricto descanso en jaulas durante su curación, Blu creció diferente de otras crías. Asustado y no socializado, Blu ha luchado por estar cerca de personas y otros perros. ❤️🩹 Pero nuestro equipo ha estado trabajando con Blu. Ahora está mucho más acostumbrada a conocer gente nueva, ¡e incluso ha hecho amigos para perros! ¡Blu está lista para emprender su viaje fuera del refugio! ¡Ven durante nuestro horario comercial abierto y conoce a esta dulce chica hoy! Lehigh Valley Humane Society 📍640 Dixon St. Allentown, PA 18103 | Kennel License 02552 #lehighhumane #LVHSProud #HealthyPetsHealthyPeople #AdoptMe
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9/29 - Today we had THREE PUPPIES as Pet(s) of the Week with @1007wlev!! We like to work alongside other shelters to help find homes for some of their pups. Marty, Mickey, and Max were all part of a transport we received from a Louisana shelter last week! These sweet boys are only 3 months old and totally ready for their forever homes! Come and meet them during our open business hours! - Hoy tuvimos TRES PUMPIES como Mascotas de la Semana con @1007wlev!! Nos gusta trabajar junto a otros refugios para ayudar a encontrar hogares para algunas de sus crías. ¡Marty, Mickey y Max fueron parte del transporte que recibimos de un refugio de Louisana la semana pasada! ¡Estos dulces chicos tienen solo 3 meses y están totalmente listos para sus hogares para siempre! ¡Ven a conocerlos durante nuestro horario comercial abierto! Lehigh Valley Humane Society 640 Dixon St. Allentown, PA 18103 | Kennel License 02552 #PetoftheWeek #PuppyLove #PuppyAdoption #lehighhumane #LVHSProud
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