Pennsylvania Animal Shelters
438 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Camp Papillon Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
128 Brainerd Lane
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Canine Rescue of Central PA
Rescue Organization
85 Brittany Lane
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Central PA Horse Rescue
Rescue Organization
100 Spanglers Road
Lewisberry, PA 17339
Lewisberry, PA 17339
Christina's Reptile and Animal Sanctuary
757 Delaware Avenue
Palmerton, PA 18071
Palmerton, PA 18071
Columbia Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
265 South 10th Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Columbia, PA 17512
Cuddles Rescue & Cat Lounge
Rescue Organization
360 East Wyomissing Avenue
Mohnton, PA 19540
Mohnton, PA 19540
Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
Rescue Organization
60 Vera Cruz Road
Reinholds, PA 17569
Reinholds, PA 17569
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.
SHELTER/RESCUE SEARCH
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Pennsylvania Shelters By City
- Philadelphia 25
- Pittsburgh 14
- Mechanicsburg 8
- Allentown 8
- Lancaster 7
- Erie 7
- Reading 5
- Harrisburg 5
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