Centre County Commissioners Donate $1,000 to PAWS for Dog Rescue

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The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,000 donation to the Centre County PAWS shelter in State College, Pennsylvania to support the emergency care of 43 dogs that were recently rescued from a local home in a suspected hoarding situation. The dogs were surrendered to the shelter in March following a humane investigation by the Centre County Sheriff's Office, and officials praised PAWS' rapid response to the crisis.

Why it matters

The donation from the county commissioners highlights the important role that local animal shelters like PAWS play in providing emergency care and support for animals rescued from neglectful or abusive situations. The funding will help PAWS cover the costs of medical treatment, food, and housing for the 43 dogs as the investigation into the hoarding incident continues.

The details

Following a humane investigation by the Centre County Sheriff's Office, 43 dogs were surrendered to the Centre County PAWS shelter in State College in March. The dogs were rescued from a local home in a suspected hoarding situation. The Centre County Board of Commissioners recognized the shelter's rapid response to the crisis and approved a $1,000 donation to support the emergency care of the 43 dogs.

• In March 2026, 43 dogs were surrendered to the Centre County PAWS shelter.
• On April 1, 2026, the Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,000 donation to the shelter.

What’s next

The investigation into the suspected dog hoarding incident that led to the 43 dogs being surrendered to the PAWS shelter is ongoing.