Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania

6620 Hamilton Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206

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Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh, PA

The Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania is a rescue organization located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County, about 5 miles west of the city. Rescues of this kind are often small, grassroots teams that work to care for animals and connect them with adoptive homes. Allegheny County is home to 14 other animal shelters and rescues in addition to this one, giving the area a broad network of organizations dedicated to animal welfare. The Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania operates as part of that network, serving the Pittsburgh area from its base just outside the city.

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