Pennsylvania Animal Shelters

438 Shelters

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    Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, Inc.
    Shelter Organization
    2325 Country Road
    Chambersburg, PA 17201

    Located in Franklin County

    717-263-5791
    Details
    Danville SPCA
    2801 Bloom Road
    Danville, PA 17821

    Located in Montour County

    570-275-0340
    Details
    Delaware County Animal Control
    P.O. Box 169
    Darby, PA 19023

    Located in Delaware County

    610-522-1113
    Details
    Delaware County SPCA
    555 Sandy Bank Road
    Media, PA 19063

    Located in Delaware County

    610-566-1370
    Details
    Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 773
    Horsham, PA 19044

    Located in Montgomery County

    877-876-2644
    Details
    Dessin Animal Shelter - Olga and Dorothea Dessin SPCA
    Shelter Organization
    138 Miller Drive
    Honesdale, PA 18431

    Located in Wayne County

    570-253-4037
    Details
    Diamond Dog Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    23 Kratz Road
    Shrewsbury, PA 17361

    Located in York County

    717-227-9674
    Details
    Diane's Adoption Center
    1486 South Hanover Street
    Pottstown, PA 19465
    (610) 970-7500
    Details
    Distinguished Dobermans Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    215 Harshaville Road
    Clinton, PA 15026
    (412) 956-3796
    Details
    Dogs Deserve Better
    P.O. Box 23
    Tipton, PA 16684

    Located in Blair County

    877-636-1408
    Details
    Dolly & Friends Small Animal Sanctuary, Inc.
    67 Ski Run Trail
    Fairfield, PA 17320
    (717) 408-8746
    Details
    Double D Equine Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    9312 Old 22
    Bethel, PA 19507

    Located in Berks County

    717-933-4648
    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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