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The main animal welfare organization serving Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, formed from the merger of the city's two long-established shelters. It places cats and dogs alongside wildlife rehabilitation and community veterinary services.

Hours East Side Campus (6926 Hamilton Ave): closed Monday, Tuesday - Friday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Call (412) 345-7300.
Areas served Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 412-345-7300 for current adoption fees.

Requirements

A valid form of photo ID (adopters must be 18 years or older)

How it works

Contact Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for current cat availability and visiting hours.

Location

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The area

Allegheny County at a glance

Population 1,238,177
Housing units 606,827
Est. households with a cat 175,202

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are you located?

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is at 6620 Hamilton Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

How does the adoption process work?

Contact Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for current cat availability and visiting hours.

Which areas do you serve?

Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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