Pennsylvania Animal Shelters

438 Shelters

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    Harley's Angels Cat Rescue Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 1371
    Aliquippa, PA 15001
    (724) 318-2183
    Details
    Harlow's Haven Cat Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Hanover, PA 17331
    Details
    Harness Horse Retirement and Youth Association
    38286 Five Corners Road
    Centerville, PA 16404

    Located in Crawford County

    814-967-2932
    Details
    Hart 2 Heart Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P O Box 15323
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Details
    Haven to Home Canine Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 851
    Berwick, PA 18603
    (570) 884-5067
    Details
    Hazleton Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    101 N. Poplar Street
    Hazleton, PA 18201

    Located in Luzerne County

    570-454-0640
    Details
    Heavenly Paws Animal Shelter, Inc.
    Shelter Organization
    1234 No Address
    Seven Valleys, PA 17360
    (717) 495-1727
    Details
    Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation
    P.O. Box 311
    Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

    Located in Cumberland County

    717-697-3377
    Details
    Helping Hands for Animals
    P.O. Box 162
    Lampeter, PA 17537

    Located in Lancaster County

    717-687-7297
    Details
    Here Kitty Kitty Cat Rescue Inc.
    Rescue Organization

    Philadelphia, PA 19134
    Details
    Hide-E-Hole Ferret Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    145 Margaret Street
    Pittsburgh, PA 15210-2236

    Located in Allegheny County

    412-481-5927
    Details
    Hillside SPCA, Inc.
    P.O. Box 233
    Pottsville, PA 17901

    Located in Schuylkill County

    (570) 622-7769
    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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