Looking to adopt, volunteer, foster, or support animals in your community? These resources can help you find animal shelters and rescue organizations near you.

Search for a local shelter or rescue

Petfinder’s Shelter and Rescue Directory
Enter your city, state, or ZIP code to find nearby shelters and rescue groups. You can also search for a specific organization by name.

Best Friends’ Pennsylvania Shelter Resources
Find Pennsylvania shelters and links to their websites. The page also includes a shelter and rescue search by location.

Found a stray dog?

Find Your Pennsylvania Dog Warden
Pennsylvania’s dog wardens help find shelter for stray dogs or return them to their families. Use the state’s directory to find your local contact.

Before bringing an animal to a shelter or rescue, contact the organization directly to confirm its service area, intake policies, and availability.

Help protect Pennsylvania’s animals

Shelters and rescuers provide essential care for animals in need. Strong animal protection laws support that work—and your voice helps make those laws possible.

Visit Humane PA’s Take Action page to learn how you can help.