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This is a directory of Animal Rescuers throughout Pennsylvania.  You may view listings in Pet type order.  Please keep in mind that some of these rescue are listed under their mailing address only.  This does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  If you can not find the listing under a heading, try searching under a different  heading.  Also, look under pet shelters, which is listed in alpha order by city.  For more information on any of the rescues listed here, please contact the rescue directly.    If you don't find the breed you are looking for try contacting several of the rescue groups and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for.  Most likely, somebody will be able to help you.  

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Here you will find a listing of Directories that list Animal Rescues in the surrounding area.  

Animal Rescues & Shelters - Pennsylvania

Rescue Network Organization - The PetHobbyist family of web communities, and its staff, volunteers, users, and sponsors, support the responsible and ethical rescue of all kinds of animals: companion animals, working animals, and wildlife.

PGAA Rescue contacts - Provides dog and other pet rescue and adoption contacts in Pennsylvania.  

 

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These rescuers rescue and have adoptions for more than one type of animal, such as cats & dogs or all animal rescues etc..   Help save a life, adopt a pet!!  

Animal Rescues & Shelters - Pennsylvania

Rescue Network Organization - The PetHobbyist family of web communities, and its staff, volunteers, users, and sponsors, support the responsible and ethical rescue of all kinds of animals: companion animals, working animals, and wildlife.

PGAA Rescue contacts - Provides dog and other pet rescue and adoption contacts in Pennsylvania.  

Animal Coalition of Delaware County - We are a 501 (c) (3), non-profit corporation registered in the state of Pennsylvania. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and are welcome, as we rely entirely on the generosity and goodwill of the public. Since we are all-volunteer, the money we raise goes to provide veterinary care, spaying and neutering, food, supplies, adoption promotion and promotion of spaying and neutering.   

Main Line Animal Rescue - Main Line Animal Rescue specializes in the rescue and placement of abused, unwanted and abandoned animals.   

Pet Connection Inc.  - Pet Connection is a non-profit, no-kill cat and dog rescue-adoption shelter.  

Animal Appeal - is an all breed cat and dog rescue & adoption organization serving Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. We believe that education is the key to reducing the excessive number of unwanted pets in our community, and lessoning abuse and neglect.

Animal Rescue Pennsylvania - Links to various animal rescues in the PA area.  

Morris Animal Refuge - Morris Animal Refuge, Philadelphia, PA, provides a full range of preventive, protective and adoption services for abused, neglected and abandoned dogs, cats and other small animals. The Refuge, the first in the United States to care for cats, was founded by Elizabeth Morris in 1874 

Brodheadsville, PA  Waggin Tails - Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 257, Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322   Phone: 570-992-4185

Chester Springs, SC  Main Line Animal Rescue - We are leading the fight to improve conditions for thousands of dogs in Pennsylvania's Puppy Mills by educating the public to the horrors of our state's puppy factories.
Address: PO Box 89, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania 19425   Phone: 610- 933-0606

Grantville, PA  The Dog's Den - is a 501c non-profit and publicly supported group and dedicated to improving the quality of life for pets through education and adoption.  We do not have a shelter.  Donations needed!!  
Address:  127 SanJo Drive, Grantville, Pennsylvania 17028   Phone: 717-469-7325  

Harrisburg, PA  Castaway Critters, The James A Hueholt Memorial Foundation for Animals - Castaway Critters grew out of the need to find adoptive homes for the ever-increasing number of unwanted cats and dogs.  We do not have a public shelter, we are a network of volunteers.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!   View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 1421, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-1421   Phone: 717-831-5010  

Lake Ariel, PA  Angels Grace Toy Dog & Cat Rescue
Address: Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania   Phone: 570- 937-4775  

Lebanon, PA Friends of All Animals - We do not have a shelter.  All of our animals are placed in foster homes and are adopted from these homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  777 N 8th Ave, Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17046   Phone: 717- 272-6466

McKean, PA Because You Care, IncOur volunteer organization rescues strays and abandoned pets in Erie, PA and surrounding areas. All of our pets receive necessary veterinary care, including vaccinations and are spayed or neutered at our expense at the appropriate age. Pets are kept in volunteer foster homes, not in a shelter,
Addresss:  Box 54, McKean, PA 16426   Phone: 814-866-5039   

Media, PA  TWAIN - (They Who Are In Need) is a small volunteer-staffed no-kill organization. Because of this and our commitment to finding the right home for our pets we need to limit our adoptions to Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery Counties. As we add new and dedicated volunteers we may be able to expand our adoption territory.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes Needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 1861, Media, Pennsylvania 19063   Phone: 610-566-2093 

New Castle, PA Promises For Pets - PO Box 621, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16103  

Philadelphia PA  Cares4Pets - is a volunteer organization, primarily made up of veterinary students. Our primary goal is to help adopt out homeless animals from shelters and from off the streets.  Donations and Foster homes needed!!  
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104   

Pittsburgh PA   Animal Rescue League of Western PA - Allegheny County -  6620 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15206   Phone: 412 661-6452

Sharpsville, PA  Animal Appeal - Animal Appeal is an all breed cat and dog rescue & adoption organization serving Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
Address:  PO Box 197, Sharpsville, Pennsylvania 16150   Phone: 724-962-9284  

Springfield, PA  Pet Adoption & Lifecare Society - Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 388, Springfield, Pennsylvania 19064

Clinton, MD  The Humane Society of Southern Maryland and York Pennsylvania - The Humane Society of Southern Maryland and York Pennsylvania is is a non-profit organization.  We provide services to Maryland and surrounding metropolitan areas including Virginia and the District of Columbia as well as York Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.  All animals are in Foster homes.  Foster homes needed.  Contact: 717-845-3797  

York, PA Animal Rescue, Inc - consists of two locations...a cattery in the Putty Hill area of Baltimore, Md. and a 22 acre farm located in Pa. at the Maryland border just off Rt. 83. Animal Rescue services the greater Baltimore, MD and York, PA area. Animal Rescue is a "shelter for life" for stray and abandoned animals.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Mailing Address:  PO Box 35, Maryland Line, MD. 21105   
Phone: 410-661-7626  or  717-993-3232  

 

Animal Rescue Type PA Pet Shelters  Top of Page

Birds - Avian Rescuers    

Bird Adoption Groups  - BirdAdoption.org - Bird Adoption - Adopt a parrot or another captive bird instead of contributing to the homeless bird problem by buying from a breeder. Educate yourself on proper bird care BEFORE adopting a bird. They make difficult, demanding 'pets' because they are wild animals!  

Parrot Education & Adoption Center  - is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to educating current and potential bird owners on the proper care of pet birds.  

Bird Placement Program, Inc. - National exotic pet bird rescue organization founded in 1987. Our staff consists of bird behaviorists, nutritionist, and pet bird experts. We provide superb care for unwanted and abused parrots. We offer presentations and publish a bird magazine. 

Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue - Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer organization focusing on educating the public on the specialized care that pet birds require.  Additionally, PPR accepts unwanted pet birds and adopts them to qualified applicants.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 97191, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15229   Phone: 412-761-2268

Pyrenean Aerie Exotic Bird Rescue - Assisting with rescue and adoption of exotic birds.  

Wings in Waiting Parrot Sanctuary  -  We service the DE, MD, NJ and PA areas.   We need Donations and Cages.  

The Bailey Foundation  -  Dedicated to enhancing the life of Companion Birds through Education, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Adoption.  Servicing the greater Delaware Valley Tri-State area. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, we rely on the help of people like you to support us.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 2122, Boothwyn, Pennsylvania 19061   Phone: 484-882-0101   

Wings of Hope  -  We are centrally located in New Jersey, providing rescue and sanctuary for a variety of pets, from avian exotics to mice.  Wings of Hope does NOT maintain a shelter and we do NOT have visiting hours or hours of operation since all of our birds are in private foster home located throughout NJ.  Servicing the Tri-State area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 214, Jackson, NJ 08527   Phone: 732-833-7825   

 

Also See the following Directory (s): Bird Information  or Avian Rescues  

Animal Rescue Type PA Pet Shelters  Top of Page

Cats - Cat/Kitten Rescuers    

Bubastis Cat Rescue - We are a nonprofit Cat Rescue in Suburban Philadelphia.

Kitty Cottage Adoption Center - is a non-profit, volunteer, adoption organization for homeless cats, animal no-kill shelter.  

Philadelphia Cat Rescue - Links to Philadelphia area cat rescue organizations and agencies providing cat rescue and cat adoption for the community are constantly in need of public support.  Please support these Philadelphia cat rescue organizations.

Siamese Cat Rescue - Retail Items sold by Siamese Rescue Metro on the web provide a portion of the funds necessary to house and vet our rescued Siamese. 

Foundation for Feline Urban Rescue (FFUR) - Donations and Volunteers needed!!  

Cats in Crisis Inc - We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and humane organizations care for cats with chronic or emergency medical conditions through financial and fundraising assistance..  Donations needed!!  
Address: PO Box 354, Mountville, Pennsylvania 17554   

The Cat Shack - Donations and Volunteers needed!!  Lehigh County
Address:  PO Box 950, Trexlertown, Pennsylvania 18087   

Meezer Pleasers Siamese Cat Rescue - We are an all-volunteer non-profit 501 (c)(3)charity in the York County, PA area dedicated to rescuing and re-homing Siamese (Meezers) cats in need.  While our primary focus is on Meezers, we do also help with orientals, cornish rex, snowshoes and various other breeds from time to time.  We currently have foster homes in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.  
Address:  PO Box 351, Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania 17361   Phone: 717-235-3951  

Siamese Cat Rescue Center - is part of the nation-wide partnership of individual non-profit Siamese Rescue Centers that are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned Siamese cats and placing them in permanent, happy homes. Our Center covers the East Coast of the US.  The shelter is open by appointment only, Monday through Sunday.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  366 Meander Run Rd, Locust Dale, VA 22948   Phone: 540-672-6373

Also See the following Directory (s):  More Cat Rescues Here  or  Cat Rescues

Animal Rescue Type PA Pet Shelters  Top of Page

Dogs - Dog/Puppy Rescuers   By Breed Order 

Senior Dog Rescue  Looking out for older dogs 

Deaf Dog Rescue - USA   

Blind Dog Rescue - Owners of dogs that are blind or visually impaired caninesInformation on joining the blind dog email list.  

K-9 B.R.A.T.S. - is an all breed dog rescue with a focus on rehabilitation, socialization, and companion training for dogs that have been neglected, abused, unsocialized, or improperly imprinted.  
Contact: Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331   Phone: 443-884-5757

Four Paws Rescue - 120 Jackson Center Road, Millerton, Pennsylvania 16936   Phone: 570-537-2273  

Wolfspirit Toy breed Puppymill Rescue - We are a small not for profit 501(c)(3) rescue group dedicated to rescuing and re-homing toy breed dogs from puppymills.  We consist of  families and individuals who foster in our homes, help with transports, fundraisers, and education of puppymills.   We service IL, MN, NY, OH, and PA.  
Address:  2506 9th St. SW, Canton OH 44710   

Operation Scarlet - PO Box 8463, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604   Phone: 717-397-6362

Breed OrderDog rescue groups are in breed order from this point down.  If you don't find the breed you are looking for, try contacting several of the rescue groups and animal shelters and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for.  Most likely, somebody will be able to help you.  Some rescues will rescue other breeds other than what they specialize in.  So tell them, what your looking for and see if they can find that breed through their network of connections.  You may also try our Dog Breed Rescue page.  

Furbaby Rescue  - First Coast Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue is based in the southeast, but with the help of our dedicated volunteers, we rescue and rehome small pure and mixed breed dogs throughout the United States, specializing in toy breeds, such as Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles, Yorkies, Maltese, Chihuahuas, and Pomeranians.  FOSTER HOMES NEEDED: We need you wherever you are. We especially need homes in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.    View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE
Address:  PO Box 330200, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233  

Klemko Akita Rescue  - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
2260 Pinetown Road, Lewisberry, Pennsylvania 17339   Phone: 717-697-4758 

Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Rescue - formerly Potomac Valley Alaskan Malamute Rescue. Our name has changed, but our mission remains the same, to rescue Alaskan Malamutes from dog pounds and other bad situations and find new homes for them.  Serving D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  PO Box 143, Monrovia, MD 21770   

American Bulldog Rescue - We are in Desperate need of Foster Homes!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   Newtown, PA  

Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline, Inc. - is a not-for-profit organization that is composed of volunteers who are dedicated to the Australian Shepherd breed.  We need your help and the help of every Aussie lover to rescue as many dogs as possible. Please consider becoming a volunteer.  Address:  PO Box 85, Honesdale, Pennsylvania 18431   Phone:  1-877-ARPH-779  

Droopy Basset Hound Rescue of Western PA  - Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: 15581 Stewart Hill Rd, Union City, PA 16438   Phone: 814- 739-2082  

Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue  - Most of the dogs we place are turned over to us by animal shelters throughout New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and New York because of overcrowded conditions.     Pleasantville, NJ 08232   Phone between 6:30pm-9:00pm: 610-388-2434  

Basset Rescue of Old Dominion (BROOD) BROOD currently services Delaware, DC, Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, northeastern North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia,.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  1762 Timberwood Blvd, Box 248, Charlottesville, VA 22911   Phone: 301-770-7170  

Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue - is a nonprofit basset hound rescue group who provides veterinary care, food, shelter and support to basset hounds needing assistance in the mid-Atlantic states.  We serve CT, DE, NJ, NY and PA.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 57 Mine Hill Road, Washington, NJ 07882    Phone: 908-256-0598  

BREW Midwest Beagle Rescue -  We rescue beagles from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Southeastern Wisconsin.  Mid-Atlantic regions covers: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA and WV.  Mid-West region covers: IL, IN, MI and OH.  Foster Homes Needed!!  BREW desperately needs foster families in Eastern PA, Maryland, and the DC Metro area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  PO Box 522, Fox Lake, IL 60020  

Riverside Bloodhound Rescue - These dogs come from all over the mid-Atlantic region from our home state of Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.   

Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue - (formerly known as Kent County Border Collie Rescue) is a recognized non-profit group comprised of volunteers who give of their time, ability and their homes to help place Border Collies where they will be well cared for and loved.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  We currently serve the following states; Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Location: Chestertown, MD 21620   

Glen Highland Farm Border Collie Rescue - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of abandoned and homeless border collies and border collie mixes.  We are located 1 hour north of Binghamton, NY where dogs are in residence and also have foster homes in other locations in CT, MA, NJ and NY.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  217 Pegg Road, Morris, NY 13808   Phone: 607-263-5415  

Northeastern Boxer Rescue - all volunteer effort to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the Northeastern United States.  We work within Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.       P.O. Box 95, Sunderland, Massachusetts 01375  

Boxer Rescue - This organization is set up through the Eastern Boxer Club, which covers the area of southeastern PA and Delaware. Our objective is to help find permanent, loving homes for boxers that need to be placed. Many of these dogs come to rescue through area shelters or from private owners that have to give up their dogs because of various family situations.  

Second Chance Boxer Rescue - is an independent, 501c3 not-for-profit organization that places boxers in need into loving homes throughout NJ, NY, PA and all of New England.   Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 525, Woolwich, ME 04579-0525   OR 
PO Box 323, Honeoye, NY 14471-0323   Phone: 1-877-281-3146   

Adopt A Boxer Rescue - is an all-volunteer charitable organization formed to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the northeast United States. We work within Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 423, Harrison, New York 10528    Phone: 877-570-0360   

Bully Lovers  - We are a bully breed rescue based in Frederick Maryland.   PLEASE HELP!!!!  Foster homes needed in the MD, VA, PA area.  

Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue and Adoption Network - Great Lakes Region - We are a national network of volunteers working to help re-home Cairns in need. Foster homes needed!! We service IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, PA, VA and WV.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  Medina, OH 44256  

Catahoula Rescue Inc. East - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  Phone: 585-365-3010  

Caucasian Ovcharka Rescue - List of Caucasians, Central Asians and Sarplanina dogs and other livestock dogs needing homes. Rescue success stories.  

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue - Northeast Division - Serving CT, DC, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

Cold Noses Warm Hearts Chihuahua Rescue - We service Delaware, DC, Maryland,  New Jersey,  New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.  

Brase Chow Chow Rescue - Brase and Pendragwn Chow Chow Rescues are non-profit, breed specific rescues that works to find homes for unwanted Chow Chows.  
Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania    Phone: 814-943-6522   

Pendragwn Chow Chow Rescue - is a non-profit, breed specific rescue that works to find homes for unwanted Chow Chows. We work closely with Brase Chow Chow Rescue in Altoona, Pennsylvania and foster homes located throughout Pennsylvania.  
Address: PO Box 8451, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604   Phone: 717-399-0185  

Castaway Cockers - View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE
Address:  PO Box 6314, Hellam, Pennsylvania 17406   

Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County  was originally founded to help dachshunds in the Bucks County, PA area; however, our need and our ability to help stretches from Delaware to Southern New York. DRBC helps dachshunds regardless of age, color, size or medical difficulty.  DRBC is always looking for new volunteers.  View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE
Address:  PO Box 1009, Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047   Phone: 215-321-5558  

Adopt A Spot Dalmatian Rescue - is located in Chesapeake, VA with branches in Williamsburg, DC, PA, NC and Maryland. We are dedicated to helping unwanted and abandoned Dalmatians.  We are desperately seeking Foster Homes!  View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE
Address: PO Box 9375, Chesapeake, VA 23321   Phone: 757-484-2940 

Hevan Sent English Bulldog Rescue - Serving DE, MD, NJ and PA.  
Address:  PO Box 816, Medford, NJ 08055   

English Bulldog Rescue and Adoption - The Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN) has volunteers working throughout the US and some in Canada.  

Above & Beyond English Setter Rescue - All of our dogs are in foster homes in the PA, NJ, DE, and MD area.  View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE
Address:  737 Sweinhart Road, Boyertown, Pennsylvania 19512   Phone: 610-367-1803  

Mid-Atlantic English Springer Rescue - is a non-profit volunteer organization devoted to the rescue and placement of stray, abandoned, relinquished or impounded purebred English Springer Spaniels.  Our primary focus is on the mid-Atlantic region of the continental United States, including: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia.  View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE.      
Address:  PO Box 15354, Richmond, VA 23227  Phone: 301-362-0423   

German Shepherd Rescue of Southeastern Pennsylvania - volunteers are dedicated in helping interested adopters to find the right German Shepherd Dog for their family and lifestyle situation. 

Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue - Our rescue is a registered 501(c)3 charity with the IRS.  Providing Rescue and Adoption Services for German Shepherd Dogs in Maryland.  We are active in Maryland, South and South Central Pennsylvania, Northern Virginia, and D.C.  We are a group of volunteers, dedicated to  rescuing and placing German Shepherds in good homes.  Foster Homes Greatly Needed!   View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE.     
Address:  PO Box  5, Laurel, MD 20725-0005   Phone: 410-644-7763

German Shorthair Pointer Rescue of Pennsylvania - 47 South 14th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203

Golden Retriever Rescue of Central PA - Here you will find our available Goldens, fundraising activities, applications for adoptions, links to other rescue  websites and more. 

GoldHeart Golden Retriever Rescue - GoldHeart Golden Retriever Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and placing Golden Retrievers in new homes. 

Keystone Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. - non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and care of unwanted Golden Retrievers. Our goal is to place these dogs in safe, loving, permanent homes. 

Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue - Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue is a non-profit organization that exists to rescue and place adoptable Golden Retrievers in the southeastern Pennsylvania area. 

Golden Retriever Rescue - GRREAT, Inc is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, foster care, and placement of Golden Retrievers in Maryland, Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, Delaware, south central Pennsylvania and adjacent portions of West Virginia.  Foster Homes Urgently NEEDED!!  
Address:  PO Box 3069, Falls Church, VA 22043   Phone: 703-620-6593  

Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue - We service Delaware, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Washington, Southern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern North Carolina.
Address: PO Box 1606, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678  

Italian Greyhound Rescue & Adoption - We're volunteers with the Italian Greyhound Club of America's rescue program, covering the areas of New York City, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. All adoptions are done through the national group.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Location: New York City, NY  

King Charles Cavalier Rescue - We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and very much depend on public support to pay for the medical costs of the dogs we rescue. Our Northeast Region covers rescue adoptions in the following states: CT, DE, DC, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV.  View some of the animals we have available HERE.    Phone: 860-677-2558  

Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. (LRR)   is a local all-volunteer group whose purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted Labrador Retrievers in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, Maryland Suburbs, and parts of central Pennsylvania, and Delaware.  Foster homes needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 246, Palmyra, PA 17078   

Lake Erie Labrador Rescue - is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of unwanted Labrador Retrievers in Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.  Volunteers and Foster Homes Needed!!  
Northern, OH & Western PA   Phone: 419-885-2471 

Labrador Retriever Rescue of the Potomac  - Our volunteers are active in D.C., Maryland, Northern Virginia, and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, eastern West Virginia, southwest Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania.  
Address:  PO Box 1741, Silver Spring, MD 20915   Phone: 301-299-6756  

Labradors + Friends Rescue - a small group of people throughout New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania dedicated mostly to finding good Labradors their next good homes.  
Address: PO Box 8244, Parsippany, NJ 07054  

Internet Miniature Pinscher Services, Inc.IMPS is a non-profit rescue group. IMPS attempts to assist Miniature Pinschers in need by providing foster care, transport, adoptive homes, veterinary care, and other services and information for the well-being of Miniature Pinschers.  

Northeast Pekingese Rescue, Inc   - The Northeast Pekingese Rescue exists to rescue Pekingese from kill shelters, abusive situations, and voluntary surrenders. NEPR places these Pekingese in foster homes until forever homes can be found and ensure that each Pekingese is healthy, neutered/spayed and up-to-date on all of their vaccinations. This is a non-profit organization and 100% of the donations go to help our rescues..  We are in need of volunteers and foster homes needed!  

Smilin Pitbull Rescue  - is a pit bull and American Staffordshire dog rescue focusing on the northeast US.    Stamford, CT 

Bully Lovers  - We are a bully breed rescue based in Frederick Maryland.   PLEASE HELP!!!!  Foster homes needed in the MD, VA, PA area.  

Guardian Angels Pug Rescue - is based out of Latrobe Pennsylvania and services the Pittsburgh Area.  We are a nonprofit organization.  
Address:  259 Derbytown Rd
, Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650   Phone: 724-537-3466

Mountain Rottweiler Rescue  of NY & All Breed Referral.  We are Mountain Rottie ResQ of New York , located in the Catskill Mountains.  We do adopt out to the following locations, NY, NJ and parts of PA .  Located: Monticello, NY 12701 

Mid-Atlantic Samoyed Rescue - We service Maryland, Washington DC and parts of Pennsylvania.  

Mid-Atlantic Schipperke Rescue The Colonial Schipperke Club provides rescue services in the Mid-Atlantic area mainly in the states of Maryland, Virginia, and lower Pennsylvania for families, organizations, and individuals who have purebred Schipperkes that they can no longer keep with them. 

Schnauzer Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic -  miniature ( mini ) schnauzer rescue. Schnauzer Rescue of miniature schnauzers in the Mid-Atlantic region including DE, MD, PA, VA and Washington, DC.  
Mailing Address:  PO Box 5034 Laurel, MD 20725   Phone: 301-776-7370 

New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network, Inc  - is a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill re-homing service for Miniature (and occasionally Standard) Schnauzers and Schnauzer mixes throughout the northeastern United States.  All dogs are fostered in our homes and may be seen by appointment.  We are staffed entirely by committed volunteers located throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Delaware.  Donations & Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have available HERE.
Contact:  Lisa Winters, 131 Oak Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807   Phone: 908-534-2225

Shar Pei Rescue - Operation Scarlet.   Address:  PO Box 8463, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-8463  

Susquehanna Valley Collie & Sheltie Rescue - is dedicated to the purposes of rescue and the housing and placement of abused, neglected, or abandoned collies and shelties in permanent homes.     Enola, PA 17025   Phone: 717-766-6110   

Siberian Husky Rescue - Nonprofit organization: breed rescue dedicated to finding permanent homes for Siberian Huskies in need. Siberian Husky breed info, pictures of dogs available for adoption. 

MaPaw Siberian Husky Rescue and Referral Service, Inc. - Mapaw Siberian Husky Rescue is an organization dedicated to the caring and placement of Siberian Husky dogs into loving, permanent homes through adoption and referral services.  We service DE, MD, NJ and PA.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE
Address:  134 West 7th Street, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446   Phone: 215-997-9217 

Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue - Nonprofit organization: breed rescue dedicated to finding permanent homes for Siberian Huskies in need.  Breed information and more.  The majority of our dogs come from "Death Row" in the animal shelters.  Our network of volunteers are throughout DE, NJ, MD, NY, PA  and WV.   Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Contact: PO Box 612, Colmar, Pennsylvania 18915   Phone: 215-412-0270   

Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue - is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to finding permanent loving homes for abused, neglected and unwanted Siberian Huskies
Address: PO Box 773, Horsham, PA 19044   Phone: 877-876-2644 

Yorkie Friends Rescue - Yorkie Friends Rescue is a national organization with members in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. We save Yorkies of all ages and sizes, place them in foster homes for proper veterinary care, and then adopt them out to loving homes. Our IRS 501(c) 3 has been approved.  Yorkie Friends Rescue believes that all Yorkshire Terriers and Yorkie mixes, like all dogs, deserve loving and caring homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE
Address:  5260 John David Road, St. Cloud, FL 34771   Phone: 407-498-3127

Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue - We are a non-profit organization who NEEDS YOUR HELP!   Many of our dogs come out of shelters after sitting on death row because they are 10 years old and considered too old to take up space. Others are found wandering as strays just looking for a warm place to sleep and food to eat.  Pet store puppies come from puppymills and irresponsible breeders. These are people who claim to breed "teacups" (there is no such thing) and end up selling you a dog that grows to be 2-3 times the size of a standard Yorkie.  We adopt to homes in DE, MD, NJ, PA and some areas of CT, NY and VA.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE
Phone: 717-264-9799 or 856-786-4479  

United Yorkie Rescue - Serving AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WI and WV.  

Also See the following Directory (s):  More Dog Rescues Here  or  Dog Rescues

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Farm Animals    

Pocono Animal Rescue - Monroe County - The Pocono Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the prevention of abuse and neglect of large animals typically found on farms.  We are an an organization to work on the behalf of large domestic animals.  We handle large animal cruelty cases in Monroe, Carbon and Wayne counties Pennsylvania.  Donations needed!!  
Address: PO Box 582, Bartonsville, Pennsylvania 18321   Phone: 570- 476-1464  

Hog Heaven Rescue Farm - Hog Heaven Rescue Farm Inc is a registered non profit hooved animal rescue located in Cochranton PA.  Volunteer and Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 2681 Mallory Road, Cochranton, Pennsylvania 16314   Phone: 814-425-1850   Crawford County 

West Grove, PA  The Large Animal Protection Society -  
Address: PO Box 243, West Grove, Pennsylvania 19390   Phone: 610-869-9880

 

Also See the following Directory (s): Farm Animals Rescues

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Ferrets    

Don't forget to check your local shelter.  Sometimes they get ferrets in that need a loving home.  

Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association - Online Resource Center.  We have shelter facilities in Centre and Westmoreland Counties in Pennsylvania.  Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 1206, State College, Pennsylvania 16804  

 

Also See the following Directory (s): Ferret Rescues

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Horses - Equine Rescuers    

Another Chance 4 Horses - Horse Rescue PA   166 Station Rd., Bernville, Pennsylvania 19506 

Last Chance Ranch Equine Rescue -  A non-profit volunteer based organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected horses in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.  

Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue - Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue is dedicated to giving Ex-Racehorses a brighter future through horse rescue and adoption. We serve the mid-atlantic region (PA, MD, DE) of the United States.  
Address:  PO Box 403, Chesapeake City, MD 21915   For information call: 302-376-7297

Pocono Animal Rescue - Monroe County - The Pocono Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the prevention of abuse and neglect of large animals typically found on farms.  We are an an organization to work on the behalf of large domestic animals.  We handle large animal cruelty cases in Monroe, Carbon and Wayne counties Pennsylvania.  Donations needed!!  
Address: PO Box 582, Bartonsville, Pennsylvania 18321   Phone: 570- 476-1464  

Also See the following Directory (s): Equine Rescues

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Llamas    

Hog Heaven Rescue Farm - Hog Heaven Rescue Farm Inc is a registered non profit hooved animal rescue located in Cochranton PA.  Volunteer and Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 2681 Mallory Road, Cochranton, PA 16314   Phone: 814-425-1850   

Southeast Llama Rescue - Southeast Llama Rescue (SELR) is a non-profit organization created to help abused, neglected, unwanted and behaviorally unmanageable llamas through prevention, education, intervention, placement and lifelong care.  Foster Homes needed!!  Address:  Marshall, NC 28753  Phone 828-689-5925

 

Also See the following Directory (s): llama Rescues

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Rabbits    

SE Pennsylvania & Delaware House Rabbit Society  - Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern Delaware, Northern Maryland and Southern New Jersey.    Located in Newport, Delaware.   Phone: 302-683-9009  

 

Also See the following Directory (s): Small Critters

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Reptiles    

Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary - is a nonprofit reptile rescue organization based out of Lancaster County, PA, with supporting members nationwide.  Donations & Foster Homes needed!!  
Address:  427 West Marion Street, Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543   

Eastern PA Reptile Rescue

 

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Small Critters

Don't forget to check your local shelter.  They do get a variety of small critters in that need a loving home.  Also, ask if you can have your name put on a list to give you a call if any arrive at the shelter for you to adopt.  

Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association - Online Resource Center.  We have shelter facilities in Centre and Westmoreland Counties in Pennsylvania.  Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 1206, State College, PA 16804

Maryland Guinea Pig Rescue - is a website dedicated to promoting the adoption of guinea pigs in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and South-Central Pennsylvania. We publicize animals available at area shelters, rescues, and foster homes.  

Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue - is a guinea pig rescue based out of Florence, NJ.  The rescue works together with the foster homes to rescue guinea pigs and on occasion other small animals from kill shelters and find them loving, forever homes.  Donations and Foster homes are ALWAYS needed.  We are ALWAYS in need of new foster homes!!!  We have foster homes in NJ, PA, DE, AND MD!!!!  

Also See the following Directory (s): Small Critter Rescues

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Other        

 

Wild Animals - Wildlife/Exotic Rescuers    

US Wildlife Rehabilitators - PA 

Wildlife Care - PA  A list of wildlife rehabilitators in Pennsylvania.  

The Aark Wildlife Center - treats injured or orphaned mammals, passerines, and raptors.

Wildlife Rescue NE PA  - Wildlife Rescue of NE Pennsylvania is dedicated to the care, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife in a 6 county area of NE Pennsylvania.  

Pennsylvania Wildlife Center - Non profit group cares for sick or injured wildlife in Western Pennsylvania. 

Pennsylvania Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators

Windy Ridge Wildlife Refuge - Our purpose is to provide care, rehabilitation and release of orphaned, ill and injured wildlife.  127 Windy Ridge Road, Acme, Pa. 15610 

East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue - Formerly the Gettysburg Game Park.  
Address: 320 Zoo Road, Fairfield PA 17320

Also See the following Directory (s): Wildlife Rescues  or Small Critter Rescues 

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