Erie Humane Society

Animal Shelters & Rescues in Erie, Pennsylvania

4.5 (582)

CategoryAnimal Shelters & Rescues
Address2407 Zimmerly Rd, Erie, PA 16506
StreetZimmerly Road
AreaErie, Pennsylvania
Phone(814) 835-8331
Google rating 4.5 (582)

Hours

Monday12–5 pm
Tuesday12–5 pm
WednesdayClosed
Thursday12–5 pm
Friday12–5 pm
Saturday12–5 pm
SundayClosed

About Erie Humane Society

The Erie Humane Society's mission is to RESCUE, REHABILITATE, AND REHOME needy pets in our community. We are a local, independent, registered 501-c3 nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter, and have been proudly serving the Erie community since 1892. We are pet adoption agency and also operate a non-profit pet wellness clinic. We have the longest standing Animal Cruelty Department in the Erie region, and employ one Humane Officer.

Located at 2407 Zimmerly Rd, Erie, PA 16506, Erie Humane Society operates as an animal shelter serving Erie in Pennsylvania. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.

In Erie, shelters and rescues usually list adoptable pets on their own websites and hold adoption events on weekends. Across Pennsylvania, ask breeders for health testing results and to meet the parents, and expect a newly adopted dog to need a gentle first groom. Check the listing for hours, address and Google rating.

Hours are published for 5 days a week. Typical hours are 12–5 pm. Note that it does not open on Wednesday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Erie Humane Society at (814) 835-8331; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, eriehumanesociety.org.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 582 reviews, which is a strong result for an animal shelter in Erie and suggests consistent service.

Erie is in Pennsylvania, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Erie is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Pennsylvania's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

See the other animal shelters & rescues in Erie listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Linda Pezzino 5 months ago

We took our cat to the wellness clinic to be neutered. They were very helpful and caring. The following week we had to put our 20 yr old cat to sleep. They were so kind.

Chloe Gruskiewicz 8 months ago

The staff were amazing through the whole process. I went in wanting to look at a pup but honestly had no clue what I was doing. The workers were super friendly, kind and helpful. I had my 1 year old with me which always makes things a bit more complicated but the workers were so kind and friendly even with him. The lobby looked great, super clean and all the dogs we saw seemed happy and well taken care of. We ended up adopting our sweet girl Paisley and are so happy we got to take her home:)

Elizabeth Lloyd 9 months ago

I applied for a beautiful dog named Augustus and when I went to meet him I was impressed. The facility is clean and the people were very friendly. I decided to adopt him and he has been a great dog ! We love him and he is just as was described as far as in his description. He and our other rescue dog (the brown pitbull mix) get along great! Very happy! 😊

Dennis Csordas 10 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Last year on November 13th, I adopted a dog from the Erie Humane Society who was known there as Bernie—he’s now Charlie. When I first brought him home, he was terrified of almost everything. For months, I had to gently pick him up and place him outside because he was too afraid to go on his own. He even struggled with something as simple as stairs; it took a couple of months before he could manage more than two steps on the back porch. When we first brought him home, I’m pretty sure it was the first time he had ever seen a cat. They’re not exactly best friends, but Charlie very much wants to play, while the cat wants nothing to do with him. Watching him learn and adjust to a completely new world has been part of his journey. Today, Charlie is a completely different dog. He’s grown in confidence, trust, and spirit, and he has truly been a blessing in my life. Watching his transformation has been incredibly rewarding, and it’s only possible because of the compassion and care that saved him in the first place. I’m so grateful to the Erie Humane Society for rescuing him and giving him a second chance. Thank God for the work you do. Charlie is living proof of how much lov

Alysa Goodwin 2 years ago

Their adoption process was super easy and smooth. The staff is very kind and takes great care of their animals. Most shelters have tight restrictions on adoption and I was very surprised they let us adopt out two cats at one time! This is rare and my brother and I can’t thank them enough for allowing us to give these angels a great forever home. I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking to adopt! Attached is my sweet baby Beans!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Erie Humane Society located?

Erie Humane Society is at 2407 Zimmerly Rd, Erie, PA 16506, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Erie Humane Society?

Erie Humane Society is listed as an animal shelter.

What are the hours of Erie Humane Society?

Published hours are Monday: 12–5 pm; Tuesday: 12–5 pm; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 12–5 pm; Friday: 12–5 pm; Saturday: 12–5 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Wednesday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Erie Humane Society open on Sunday?

No, Erie Humane Society is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Erie Humane Society?

You can call Erie Humane Society at (814) 835-8331.

How is Erie Humane Society rated on Google?

Erie Humane Society has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 582 reviews.

Does Erie Humane Society have a website?

Yes, the website of Erie Humane Society is eriehumanesociety.org (linked on this page).

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