Pennsylvania Animal Shelters

438 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Alliance for Philadelphia's Animals
    P.O. Box 58295
    Philadelphia, PA 19102

    Located in Philadelphia County

    215-772-0212
    Details
    Almost Home Animal Sanctuary

    Limekiln, PA 19535
    +1 484-220-0418
    Details
    Almost Home Dog Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Po Box 132
    Doylestown, PA 18901

    Located in Bucks County

    Details
    American Bulldog Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    4 Terry Drive, Suite 1D
    Newtown, PA 18940
    Details
    Amo's Adventure Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    588 Miles Road
    Gilbertsville, PA 19525
    +1 610-754-1281 Thu Open 24 hours
    Details
    Anarchy Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
    Rescue Organization
    1104 Gloria Lane
    YARDLEY, PA 19067
    Details
    Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    Po Box 62
    Glenville, PA 17329

    Located in York County

    717-965-7901
    Details
    Angel Ridge Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 94
    Meadowlands, PA 15347

    Located in Washington County

    724-229-7053
    Details
    Animal Advocates
    PO Box 8480
    Pittsburgh, PA 15220

    Located in Allegheny County

    (412) 928-9777
    Details
    Animal Angels
    419 Three Mile Hill
    Mount Pleasant, PA 15666

    Located in Westmoreland County

    724-542-9242
    Details
    Animal Appeal
    P.O. Box 197
    Sharpsville, PA 16150

    Located in Mercer County

    724-962-9284
    Details
    Animal Care and Welfare Inc., SPCA
    P.O. Box 8257
    Pittsburgh, PA 15218

    Located in Allegheny County

    412-244-1372
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania has 438 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 55 counties. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Philadelphia has more than any other Pennsylvania city, followed by Pittsburgh and Mechanicsburg. There is no shortage of choice in Pennsylvania — old dogs, shy cats, and a fair few who will pick you first.

    Pennsylvania has 438 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Philadelphia has more than anywhere else in Pennsylvania, followed by Pittsburgh, Mechanicsburg and Allentown. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Montgomery, Allegheny and Philadelphia counties have the most, though listings reach 55 of Pennsylvania's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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