Pennsylvania Animal Shelters

438 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    2 Moon Junction Animal House
    P.O. Box 72284
    Thorndale, PA 19372

    Located in Chester County

    215-334-6003
    Details
    2nd Chance 4 Life
    PO Box 549
    Elizabethtown, PA 17022
    Details
    4 Paws Sake PA
    685 Cherry St
    Milton, PA 17847
    (570) 238-0364
    Details
    A Diamond in the Ruff Pet Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    2616 Mahantongo St
    Pottsville, PA 17901

    Located in Schuylkill County

    570-628-4810
    Details
    Action for Animals Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 814
    Latrobe, PA 15650

    Located in Westmoreland County

    724-539-2544
    Details
    Adams County SPCA
    11 Goldenville Road
    Gettysburg, PA 17325

    Located in Adams County

    717-334-8876
    Details
    Adopt A Cow
    Rr 1, Box 839
    Port Royal, PA 17082

    Located in Juniata County

    717-527-2476
    Details
    Agency for Animal Welfare SPCA
    808 Butler Street
    Dunmore, PA 18512

    Located in Lackawanna County

    570-961-5982
    Details
    Akita Rescue of Northwestern Pennsylvania
    Rescue Organization
    146 Random Road
    Corry, PA 16407
    Details
    All American Ponies, Inc.
    522 Parker Pike Road
    Parker, PA 16049

    Located in Butler County

    724-399-2127
    Details
    All Things Pawssible Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 866
    Downingtown, PA 19335
    Details
    Alliance for Animal Rights
    Hub Main Desk
    University Park, PA 16802

    Located in Centre County

    267-566-2789
    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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