Meet Our Team
Humane Police Officer
The CPHS Humane Police Officer investigates claims of animal cruelty or neglect, educates pet owners on proper animal care, and catches stray animals in the community.
Shelter Manager
The Shelter Manager oversees the day to day operation of the shelter and consults with veterinarians, trainers, and staff members to determine the best interest of each animal at CPHS.
Adoption Counselor
The Adoption Counselors at CPHS work diligently to place animals in forever homes. Their goal is the choose the perfect match for the animal that best fits that animals needs.
Animal Care Associates / Attendants.
The Animal Care Attendants at CPHS ensure that each animal in our care has a clean, comfortable place to live, food and water. The Animal Care Associates do the same job as the attendants, but also give prescribed medications, and work on animal intakes and adoptions, showcasing adoptable animals and servicing public inquiries.
Volunteer Coordinator
The Volunteer Coordinator recruits and trains new volunteers to walk dogs and socialize cats, coordinates and staffs events, and assists in the grant writing process to fund shelter programming.
Business Development Director
The Business Development Director organizes CPHS’s finances, orders supplies needed for the shelter, and is responsible for administrative tasks like payroll.
Outreach and Development Director
The Outreach and Development Director makes connections with businesses in the area to obtain sponsorship for the CPHS fundraisers and events that fund the operating costs of the shelter.
Board of Directors
Sabrina Brickner, Vice President
Liz Bambocci, Treasurer
Amanda Houston, Secretary
Atty: David Gorman
Paul Lang
Leo Berg
Shirley Heiburg
Dan McDermott
Charlotte Ames Eichelberger
Ronald Heller
John Keock
Matt Conrad
Terry Glunt
Atty: Daniel Kiss, Solicitor
Paul Davis, Honorary
Dan Lawruk, Honorary
Robert Pennington, Honorary
Board Member Candidate Application
Ensuring the welfare of our community’s unwanted and lost animals is central to what we do. If you would like to join us, please download the Board Member Candidate Application and mail to: CPHS, Attn: Amanda Houston – Board Secretary, 1837 E Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA 16602.