Pennsylvania Animal Shelters

438 Shelters

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    Hog Heaven Rescue Farm, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    2681 Mallory Road
    Cochranton, PA 16314

    Located in Crawford County

    814-425-1850
    Details
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    Shelter Organization
    325 Hange Lane
    Philadelphia, PA 19006

    Located in Montgomery County

    215-379-5465
    Details
    Homes for Howlers

    Royersford, PA 19468

    Located in Montgomery County

    Details
    Homeward Bound Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
    Details
    Hope for the Animals
    P.O. Box 877
    Morrisville, PA 19067

    Located in Bucks County

    215-945-6204
    Details
    Humane League of Lancaster County
    2195 Lincoln Hwy E
    Lancaster, PA 17602

    Located in Lancaster County

    (717) 393-6551
    Details
    Humane Society of Berks County
    Humane Society
    1801 N. 11Th Street
    Reading, PA 19604

    Located in Berks County

    610-921-2348
    Details
    Humane Society of Cambria County
    Humane Society
    743 Galleria Drive Extension
    Johnstown, PA 15904

    Located in Cambria County

    814-535-6116
    Details
    Humane Society of Greene County
    Humane Society
    183 Jefferson Road
    Waynesburg, PA 15370

    Located in Greene County

    724-627-9988
    Details
    Humane Society of Harrisburg - East Shore
    Humane Society
    7790 Grayson Road
    Harrisburg, PA 17022

    Located in Dauphin County

    717-564-3320
    Details
    Humane Society of Harrisburg - West Shore
    Humane Society
    710 Eppley Road
    Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

    Located in Cumberland County

    717-697-5847
    Details
    Humane Society of Lackawanna County
    Humane Society
    967 Griffin Pond Road
    Clarks Summit, PA 18411

    Located in Lackawanna County

    570-586-3700
    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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