Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
About Animal Friends
Animal Friends is an animal shelter in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1959. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Kitty Queen Cat Rescue, about 3.9 mi away.
Map
40.52171, -80.07972
What Animal Friends does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Kitty Queen Cat Rescue4552 McKnight Rd Ste 400, Ross Twp, PAAnimal rescue3.9 mi
- Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary2506 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PAAnimal sanctuary5.8 mi
- Humane Animal Rescue1101 Western Ave, Pittsburgh, PAAnimal rescue5.8 mi
- Animal Advocates35 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PAAnimal shelter6.1 mi
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- Pittsburgh Rat Lovers Club And Rescue142 Ruth St, Pittsburgh, PAAnimal rescue7.9 mi
- Heart of Glass Animal Rescue99 S 10th St, Pittsburgh, PAAnimal rescue8.1 mi
- German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue PA47 S 14th St, Pittsburgh, PAAnimal rescue8.2 mi
- Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center6620 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PAWildlife rehabilitation10.0 mi
- Animal Rescue League Of Western Pa6926 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PAAnimal rescue10 mi
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Where is Animal Friends located?
Animal Friends is at 562 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 in Allegheny County.
What are the hours of Animal Friends?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (412) 847-7000 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Animal Friends?
Start on thinkingoutsidethecage.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Animal Friends?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Animal Friends tax-deductible?
Animal Friends matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 25-0951565), with reported annual revenue of about $7,850,545. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.