how to donate

The Humane Society depends on you and others in the community to support the sheltering, care and adoption of homeless, unwanted and stray dogs and cats. People are often surprised to learn that we are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and receive no government funds for shelter operations. Our only revenues come from the modest adoption, intake and other service fees we charge, in addition to the generous donations from the public, persons like you.

We shelter and care for these animals, providing not only food and bedding, but true humane care and socialization. We vaccinate the animals, apply flea preventative, groom and bathe them. We address a myriad of minor medical issues, ranging from disease, parasites and infections to wounds and other injuries. We take some of the animals to veterinary care for situations we are unequipped or unqualified to address ourselves.

And we spay and neuter all the animals that are not already.

We adopt out as many dogs and cats as we can, taking great care to ensure that we are providing a safe and secure new adoptive home. We work to determine that the new adopter understands and accepts his or her new responsibility and is prepared to carry it out.

The needs of the animals in our community are serious. Please help us. Give generously to the Humane Society of NWPA so we can continue our work and hopefully expand to meet tomorrow's needs. All contributions are tax-deductible.

Donate Online

The Humane Society has Paypal Account set up for secure and private online donations. To donate online, click the button below to enter Paypal!

Snail Mail

You may also send a check or money order donation to the Humane Society Mailing Address:

Humane Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 3930
Erie, PA 16508

Donate a Kuranda Dog Bed

Looking for a meaningful and lasting gift for a Pet Lover? Donate a Kuranda pet bed to one of our dogs or cats in the name of a friend or family member. A personalized Gift Card will be mailed to them to inform them of the wonderful gift you have selected for them.
Donate a Kuranda Pet Bed. 

Wish List

We regularly need & accept the following products:

• Dry cat & dog food in unopened bags, especially kitten and puppy varieties
• Canned cat and dog food
• Harnesses, Gentle Leaders®, Haltis™, leashes & collars (new or gently used)
• Sterile gauze tape and rolls
• Liquid dish & hand soap
• Paper towels
• Hard rubber toys (KONGs®)
• Peanut Butter
• Clean blankets and towels
• Large garbage bags
• New or clean spray bottles
• Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, pet stores, office supply stores, gas stations
• Bleach
• Rawhides, bones and treats
• Isopropyl Alcohol & Hydrogen Peroxide
• Aluminum cans (for recycling)
• Used Inkjet cartridges (for recycling)
• New Inkjet cartridges (HP 20/21/94/95 – all colors)

Please Note: We CANNOT accept: wire or metal cages or kennels, doghouses, bedspreads or comforters, stuffed toys, scoopable cat litter, pet medications, flea preventatives, shampoos or other grooming/medicinal aids, OPEN bags of food or treats, and newspapers.