ABOUT US
The Western PA Humane Society is proud to announce that it has achieved the “exceptional designation” of a FOUR STAR Rating
from Charity Navigator -- The only animal welfare organization in Pittsburgh receiving a 4-star rating and one of only
two animal welfare charities in the state.
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At the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, the area's oldest and largest animal welfare organization, we believe that every pet deserves a loving home and the chance to be someone's best friend. Since 1874, we have been providing shelter and care for Pittsburgh's unwanted animals - over 129 years of matching wonderful pets with wonderful people.

Our goal is to make this region a better place for people and their pets, and in doing so we have developed many innovative outreach and educational programs. In addition to facilitating adoptions, we also:
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Helped to establish the first spay/neuter program for Pittsburgh shelter animals.

Partnered with the Pioneer School to develop the "Pioneer Pet Patrol", a therapeutic program for children with disabilities

Employ PA certified Humane Society Police Officers who investigate over 1000 cruelty and neglect cases each year.

Offer obedience classes and Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International certification testing.
Host off-site adoptions throughout the community and provide low or no-cost adoptions to senior citizens
with our "Pets for People" program.
Visit local schools to present animal safety and humane education programs.
Organize a monthly Pet Support Group for those dealing with the death of a pet.
Counsel pet owners about animal behavior in an effort to prevent and
repair breakdowns in the relationship between pet and owner.
Accept all animals surrendered to us, regardless of  "adoptability"; both of our facilities remain one of Western Pennsylvania's few open-door shelters.
Created www.TelephonePole.org, a web site where good Samaritans in Western Pennsylvania can post found-pet notices and pet owners can search a database for their lost pets.

North Side • 1101 Western Ave  Pittsburgh PA 15233     Kennels open weekdays 10:00 to 7:00
Saturday and Sunday 10 - 5     Offices open Monday thru Friday 8:30 - 4:30       412-321-4625
Fallen Timber • 1680 Fallen Timber Rd  Elizabeth PA 15037     412-751-2010 
Sunday, Friday and Saturday 10 - 5, Tuesday and Thursday 10 - 7     Closed Monday