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Largest Dog

The largest dog breed is the Irish Wolfhound. However, the dog breed that weighs in at the most pounds is the St. Bernard.

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"Sophisticated laziness does not come naturally; you have to cultivate it."

- Glenn Dromgoole, What Cats Teach Us

Rehoming Your Animal

The problem of animal overpopulation is widespread and affects Centre County on a daily basis. While PAWS strives to rescue and rehome as many dogs and cats as possible, we simply do not have the capability to accept every single animal that comes our way. Our cage and kennel space is limited. We are happy to add new applicants to our waiting list, but because of its length we actively encourage owners to seek alternatives.

We ask that potential applicants familiarize themselves with the following information before contacting PAWS to assist our volunteers in the time and effort they spend with each caller.

Family & Friends

• Ask/email relatives and friends if they know of any acquaintances who would be interested in adopting a pet, either short- or long-term.

Advertise Locally

• Post flyers in vets' offices and at work
• Post a free advertisement in the Centre Daily Times
• Post an ad on StateCollege.com and WeAreCentralPA.com

• Post an ad onCraigslist.com

• Post a free advertisement in the Bargain Sheet

Other Non-Euthanasia Rescues

• Central Counties Branch SPCA
• Centre Wildlife Care
• Dogs Deserve Better
• Golden Retriever Rescue of Central Pennsylvania
• Hundred Cat Foundation
• Nittany Beagle Rescue
• Nittany Greyhounds
• Pets Come First

Rescues that May Accept FIV+/FLV+ Cats

• Helen Krause Foundation
• Orphans of the Storm
• Pets Come First
• Best Little Cat House in PA ** FIV and FeLV cats are housed together, and asymptomatic and symptomatic cats are housed together **

If you see someone dumping an animal, please call the police. Not only does this leave the animal defenseless, hungry, without shelter, and at high risk of injury or death, it is illegal and dumpers are subject to fines and jail time.

To leave a message about surrendering an animal to Centre County PAWS, please call (814) 237-8722. Please remember that the members of Centre County PAWS are unpaid volunteers. We do our best to process applications, phone calls, and adoptions in a timely manner. Please allow several days for us to respond to your inquiry. Thank you.