Pennsylvania Animal Shelters

438 Shelters

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    Washington, PA 15301
    (724) 228-7335
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    Pet Solutions
    P.O. Box 190
    Mercer, PA 16137

    Located in Mercer County

    724-662-4485
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    Pets Come First, Inc.
    2451 General Potter Highway
    Centre Hall, PA 16828

    Located in Centre County

    (814) 364-1725
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    Pets In Need, Inc.
    P.O. Box 203
    Nazareth, PA 18064

    Located in Northampton County

    610-759-6879
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    Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society
    100 N. 2nd Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19106

    Located in Philadelphia County

    (215) 238-9901
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    Philadelphia Pets Are Wonderful Support (PhillyPAWS)
    2255 15Th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19102

    Located in Philadelphia County

    215-985-0206
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    Philly Rescue Angels Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    2612 S. 17th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19145
    (267) 886-2387
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    Piggie Lovers Inc.
    2626 Raymond Avenue
    Latrobe, PA 15650

    Located in Westmoreland County

    724-539-6682
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    Pike County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 255
    Milford, PA 18337

    Located in Pike County

    570-296-7654
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    Pocono Animal Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 582
    Bartonsville, PA 18321

    Located in Monroe County

    570-476-1484
    Details
    Pooch Kaboose

    Jenkintown, PA 19046
    (215) 887-9663
    Details
    Prancing Paws Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Northeast Area Of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, PA 19154

    Located in Philadelphia County

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    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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