Pennsylvania Animal Shelters

438 Shelters

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    Namcha Home for Wayward Animals
    P.O. Box 145
    Elverson, PA 19520

    Located in Chester County

    610-286-9630
    Details
    National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network
    Rescue Organization
    94 Deer Path Road
    Curwensville, PA 16833
    Details
    National Greyhound Adoption Program
    10901 Dutton Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19154

    Located in Philadelphia County

    215-331-7918
    Details
    New Beginnings Avian Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    937 N. 13 Street
    Allentown, PA 18102

    Located in Lehigh County

    610-434-1355
    Details
    New Leash on Life USA
    P.O. Box 326
    Narberth, PA 19072
    (484) 432-1288
    Details
    Ninth Life Rescue Center
    Rescue Organization
    100 Sylvester Lane
    Hunker, PA 15639
    (724) 217-4257
    Details
    Nirvana Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 291
    Shermans Dale, PA 17090
    Details
    Northampton-Boro Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    1401 Laubach Avenue
    Northampton, PA 18067

    Located in Northampton County

    610-262-7387
    Details
    Northeast Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Po Box 52395
    Philadelphia, PA 19115

    Located in Philadelphia County

    Details
    Northeast Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Po Box 52395
    Philadelphia, PA 19115
    Details
    nwpa humane society
    Humane Society
    4710Interchange Road
    Erie, PA 16501

    Located in Erie County

    Details
    Omega horse rescue and rehabilitation
    Rescue Organization
    8272 woodbine rd
    Airville, PA 17302
    (717) 862-3322
    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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