Pennsylvania Animal Shelters

438 Shelters

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    Aunt Helens Cats in Need

    Hellertown, PA 10801
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    Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 85
    Honesdale, PA 18431

    Located in Wayne County

    877-177-4779
    Details
    Back In Black Dog Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    246 Clarks Valley Road
    Tower City, PA 17980
    Details
    Beaver County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    3394 Brodhead Road
    Center Township, PA 15001

    Located in Beaver County

    (724) 775-5801
    Details
    Because You Care Shelter, Inc.
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Box 54
    Mckean, PA 16426

    Located in Erie County

    814-866-5039
    Details
    Bedford County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    1108 Lutzville Road
    Everett, PA 15537

    Located in Bedford County

    814-623-8968
    Details
    Better Days Animal League
    12310 Mongul Hill Road
    Shippensburg, PA 17257
    (717) 532-3600
    Details
    Bingo's Foundation
    PO Box 7130
    Penndel, PA 19047
    (215) 781-0378
    Details
    Blind Dog Rescue Alliance
    Rescue Organization
    Po Box 63401
    Philadelphia, PA 19114

    Located in Philadelphia County

    877-254-6301
    Details
    Bradford County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 179
    Ulster, PA 18850

    Located in Bradford County

    570-888-2114
    Details
    Bran Manor Equine Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    159 Bran Road
    Sinking Spring, PA 19608

    Located in Berks County

    610-587-1098
    Details
    Bran Manor Equine Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Bran Manor Road
    Sinking Spring, PA 19608

    Located in Berks County

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    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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