Action For Animals Humane Society in Latrobe publishes different instructions for adopting a pet and arranging shelter intake. Before visiting, check which service you need: adoption hours do not mean that an animal can be dropped off without prior arrangements, and seeing an adoptable pet online does not reserve it.

This October 13, 2026 guide summarizes the organization’s published procedures and fees. It covers an established Westmoreland County shelter, with practical details for Pittsburgh-area readers considering a trip. It does not promise approval, a particular animal or same-day placement.

Use the shelter address for a visit

The official website lists the shelter at 386 Route 217, Latrobe, PA 15650. Its separate P.O. Box 814 address is for mail. Contact information is 724-539-2544 and info@afashelter.org; confirm the appropriate visit before traveling.

Prepare the application documents first

The adoption procedures list visiting hours Tuesday through Saturday, noon–4 p.m. Applications are normally completed at the shelter, not online. People living at least an hour and a half away may call about applying by phone. The page currently states that out-of-state adoptions are unavailable.

Applicants must be at least 21 and bring valid identification. Existing pet owners need their animals’ veterinary records. Homeowners need a property-tax or mortgage document; utility bills are not accepted. Renters need a lease copy and landlord’s phone number, and the shelter must speak with the landlord.

Approval is required before visiting puppies four months old or younger. Current dog owners also need an approved application before a meet-and-greet with the shelter dog. The organization says animals are not held and availability cannot be guaranteed. Check that sequence before bringing an existing dog or expecting immediate access to a puppy.

Check the age-based fee and payment method

The published fee page lists dogs eight weeks through six months at $450, seven months through six years at $300, and seven years or older at $250. Cats eight weeks through eleven months are $120, while cats one year or older are $100. Confirm the current fee for the selected animal directly.

The listed dog and cat fees include spaying or neutering, vaccinations, deworming, testing and microchipping, with the testing category differing between dogs and cats. Discuss the animal’s actual records with the shelter rather than treating that list as a guarantee about future health or care costs.

The page also describes reduced senior-pet fees for adopters aged 62 or older adopting eligible animals aged six or older. It accepts cash, check, Visa and MasterCard and says a 3 percent charge applies to credit-card transactions starting January 1, 2026. Ask about the applicable total and documents before finalizing.

Arrange intake separately from adoption

The intake policy requires arrangements before bringing an animal to the shelter. Call 724-539-2544; acceptance depends on space and the organization’s priorities. Its page explains that urgent need takes precedence and that, when full, staff may discuss referrals or other placement options.

Do not treat a general visiting window as intake approval. Our Action For Animals profile links the official information. Clarifying the intended service, required records and current availability before traveling can prevent a trip that the shelter cannot accommodate.

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