7 Reputable Dog Rescues in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in Allegheny County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of Pennsylvania here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Animal Friends

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Pittsburgh

  2. Animal Advocates Inc.

    3. Best Dog Rescues in Pittsburgh

    The Mission Statement of Animal Advocates Inc.: “Animal Advocates is a nonprofit, all volunteer, Pittsburgh-based animal welfare organization involved in the rescue, care and placement of companion animals. Serving the Pittsburgh area since 1984, Animal Advocates has adhered to a no-kill policy and engaged in community based advocacy on behalf of animals since its inception. We believe the relationship between a human and companion animal is an important bond that improves the physical and social well-being of individuals and the community at large.”

  3. Damons Den Dobe Rescue of Western PA

    4. Best Dog Rescues in Pittsburgh

  4. Humane Animal Rescue (North)

    5. Best Dog Rescues in Pittsburgh

  5. German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue PA, Inc.

    6. Best Dog Rescues in Pittsburgh

    The Mission Statement of German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue PA, Inc.: “GSP Rescue PA is committed to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home German Shorthaired Pointers given up for adoption or rescued from local pounds and shelters, the focus of which is to ultimately place these dogs in loving homes as family pets.”

  6. Forever Home Beagle Rescue

    7. The Mission Statement of Forever Home Beagle Rescue: “FOSTER HOMES NEEDED:  Foster homes needed! Fostering is an amazing experience. Contrary to popular belief, not all rescue dogs are “broken and battered” and need months of rehab or TLC. Many of the dogs we place were once loved family pets, given up due to convenience issues, exercise requirements, divorce, job change, move or the arrival of human children. 

    Fosters provide love, modest training, and a soft spot for the dog until adoption. You get to know them, and we match them up with the best possible fit in a forever family.

    If you are interested in learning more about fostering opportunities, please contact”

    Forever Home Beagle Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  7. Paws Across Pittsburgh

    8. The Mission Statement of Paws Across Pittsburgh: “Please note, we are a foster based organization and we do not have a central building. The first step in the adoption process is to complete an application and it will be sent to that animals foster who will contact you. *Please note, we adopt only to families local to the Pittsburgh, PA area.

    For the Meows and Barks, visit us at Paws Across Pittsburgh on Facebook.

    Paws Across Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3), foster based, non-profit Animal Rescue located in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome homeless, abused and/or unwanted dogs and cats.

    We are an all volunteer organization with the goal of providing vet care, socialization skills and nutritional needs while living in a loving foster home. All animals that enter into the rescue receive wellness care, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, preventative care and a microchip, as well as any other veterinary care they may need.

    Since our animals are in homes like yours, we see how our foster animals interact with our family members on two legs and four. For animals who need training, we use Force Free methods and positive reinforcement which motivates the pet while building a trusting, loving bond.”

    Paws Across Pittsburgh is a no-kill shelter.