Pennsylvania Animal Shelters
438 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Serenity Haven Rescue
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 196
Leesport, PA 19533
Leesport, PA 19533
Located in Berks County
Shenango Valley Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
2599 Broadway Avenue
West Middlesex, PA 16159
West Middlesex, PA 16159
Located in Mercer County
South Hills Pet Rescue & Rehabilitation Resort
Rescue Organization
15 Old Rt 88
South Park, PA 15129
South Park, PA 15129
Southwest Pennsylvania Retriever Rescue Organization or S.P.A.R.R.O.
Rescue Organization
142 Stark Drive
Plum, PA 15239
Plum, PA 15239
Located in Allegheny County
Spencer and Friend Animal Rescue, Inc.
Rescue Organization
515 California Avenue
Avalon, PA 15202
Avalon, PA 15202
Located in Allegheny County
SPICER - Special Pets In Caring Environments Rescue
Rescue Organization
PO Box 3126
Allentown, PA 18106
Allentown, PA 18106
Strayhaven Animal Shelter, Inc.
Shelter Organization
94 Donation Road
Greenville, PA 16125
Greenville, PA 16125
Located in Mercer County
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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