Animal Shelters
Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance
Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.
Why Adopt from a Shelter?
Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.
What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter
- An intake process where you complete an adoption application
- Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
- Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
- Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
- Post-adoption support from shelter staff
Types of Animal Shelters
Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters
These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.
Private Nonprofit Shelters
These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.
Rescue Organizations
Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.
Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help
- Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
- Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
- Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
- Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives
Find Shelters on Petzooie
Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.
1722. Furry Feet Rescue Inc.
We have been in business since 2004 and take great satisfaction in matching the appropriate pets with the right families. We have had great success over the years. We now provide affordable dental care, blood tests, and spay and neuter procedures in addition to adoptions.
1723. PAWS
Dedicated to protecting companion animal lives through spaying and neutering, pet fostering and adoption, and educational initiatives, PAWS is a no-kill animal rescue and spay/neuter organization that was founded in 1979. We are a 501(c)3 membership-based organization made up entirely of volunteers, and we are not funded by the government.
1725. Pets Come First
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
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- FridayClosed
- Saturday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, anti-euthanasia organization, Pets Come First. Our goal is to make it easier for stray and unwanted animals to find loving homes. We are devoted to providing ethical shelter management in our neighborhood, cooperating to reduce the dire overcrowding of abandoned, stray, and mistreated animals.
1726. Street Tails Animal Rescue
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sunday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
501(c)3 non-profit Street Tails Animal Rescue (STAR) is devoted to assisting the homeless, unloved, and abandoned canines in the Philadelphia region. Our mission is to rescue local animals from shelters and place them in devoted, permanent homes.
1727. ACCT
- Monday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Serving the City of Philadelphia under a contract, ACCT Philly is the leading supplier of animal care and control services in the area. In addition to services for owner surrender prevention, ACCT Philly offers adoption, foster, and volunteer programs.
1728. Morris Animal Refuge
- Monday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- ThursdayClosed
- Friday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Sunday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
The Morris Animal Refuge, a forerunner in animal welfare and situated in Philadelphia, is dedicated to adoption, education, and high-quality treatment with the aim of achieving successful and compassionate outcomes for animals in need.
1730. Bucks County SPCA
- Monday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
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- Friday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
- Sunday12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
The Bucks County SPCA serves the entire county, from Bristol to Quakertown, as a resource for both people and animals. We do not get financing from the ASPCA or PSPCA, nor do we receive any federal, state, or municipal taxes. Private donations are the main source of funding for us. Giving to the Bucks County SPCA gives you the peace of mind knowing your donation will help local animals in need both now and in the future.
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