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Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is one of Pennsylvania's largest non-profit organizations for animals. We appreciate your support.
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With our two domestic animal shelters and fully licensed Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, HARP is a trusted and caring resource helping more than 25,000 animals each year through our adoption programs, veterinary medical centers, care for injured or orphaned native Pennsylvania wildlife, pet food distribution and community engagement activities. Our open door policy ensures that no animal is ever refused shelter.

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10/31/2026

No tricks. We want to see your treats!

This Halloween, we want to see your pets! Cats in costumes, dogs dressed for the occasion, festive rabbits, or the pet who wants absolutely nothing to do with any of it.

Drop a photo in the comments and show us how your pet is celebrating!

A little Halloween advice from the animal experts at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh: Costumes are only fun if your pet agrees! Watch their body language, avoid anything that limits movement or breathing, keep candy and wrappers out of reach, and offer a quiet space if trick-or-treaters make them nervous.

After all, the best Halloween is a safe and happy one for everyone in the family.

And if you're looking for a new companion to join the festivities, come meet
Quala (the 🐮 ), Nova (the 🍓 ), and Ori (the 🦹 ) can be met at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh North side – 1101 Western Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Kennel License # 1121.

Now, show us your pets!

10/31/2026

No tricks, just treats... and some hauntingly adorable adoptables!

This Halloween, Casper the Cat is hoping to be your friendly household ghost, but he doesn't go anywhere without his bonded buddy, Tony! Cobweb the Cat is ready to get tangled up in your heart, and Count Crabula is looking for a new castle to call home!

Whether you're looking for a purr-fect pair, a feline friend, or a crustacean with character, these adoptable animals are ready to make your Halloween a little more magical.

Skip the scares and meet your new best friend at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh!

Happy Halloween from all of us at HARP!

Check the location of each pets before heading out!
Casper (ID: PGH-A-25316) HARP North, Cat Adoption, Cage 13 North Campus
Cobweb (ID:PGH-A-122530) HARP North, Cat Adoption, Colony Room North Campus
Count Crabula (ID: PGH-A-122236) HARP East, Adoptions Lobby,

10/30/2026

Don’t look directly at him. Penumbra’s smile could be blinding! ☀️
This devastatingly cute pup is one of the long-stay dogs at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh. Penumbra arrived as a stray, so his past is a mystery, but his future can still be bright.
He is energetic, enthusiastic and looking for a patient family who will help him continue learning his manners. When Penumbra greets someone he loves, his happiness takes over his entire body. Prepare for maximum wiggles!

Can Penumbra meet your current dog? He has done well with other dogs in HARP’s care, and a meet and greet can help determine whether they may be compatible.

Adopting a long-stay dog gives a deserving pet a fresh start while creating room to help another animal in need.

Come meet Penumbra and see whether he is the missing light in your life.
See more pictures here https://bit.ly/4iHrau1

10/29/2026

These faces have something pretty special in common.

Behind every one of these foster pets is someone who opened their home to make their next chapter possible.

Our foster families are an essential part of how Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh cares for animals in our community.

Fostering is more than giving an animal a temporary home. It's helping a shy pet build confidence, giving an animal time to recover, learning about their personality, and sharing valuable information that helps us find the right adoptive family.

And when an animal moves into their forever home, that foster space can open up for someone else who needs it.

To our incredible foster families: Thank you. Your compassion extends our ability to care for animals far beyond the walls of our shelters.

Want to support the animals and people who make fostering possible? Share this post, help us celebrate our foster families, or check out our wish list!
https://bit.ly/4zifovE

10/28/2026

The sweetest Halloween update landed in our inbox! You might remember Honey Bun from his time with us at HARP. These days, he goes by Honey Bee, and judging by the photos his family sent us, the name fits pretty perfectly.

Seeing a former shelter pet at home, loved, settled in and dressed as an actual honey bee? This is the kind of update we could look at all day.

Swipe to see Honey Bee now, plus a few photos from his time with us before he found his family.

To Honey Bee’s family, thank you for giving him a forever after and for sending these photos our way. We love getting to see who our former residents become once they’re home.

Have a HARP alum at home? Send us an update. Your story might be the next one we share.

10/27/2026

Keep the BOO-BOOs away this Halloween! 🎃👻 It’s also National Treat Your Pet Day, so what better time to show our furry friends some extra love and keep them safe?

Our pets may find Halloween a bit spooky, but with these tips (and a few tasty, pet-safe treats!), we're in for a howling good time. Candy, costumes, and pumpkin pawsitivity – it's all in the name of pet safety and happiness!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4AGvcdm

10/26/2026

Big adventures. New discoveries. And a whole lot of curiosity!

What happens when you give kids the opportunity to explore the world of animal welfare? You never quite know what might spark their interest!

This summer, our Camp Rescue and Jr. Rehabber Corps participants did more than learn about animals. They explored wildlife, discovered what it takes to care for animals in need, asked thoughtful questions, and experienced firsthand how people and animals are connected.

At Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, we believe humane education helps build more than knowledge. It encourages empathy, confidence, curiosity, and compassion that kids can carry into whatever comes next.

Whether this summer inspired a future veterinarian, wildlife rehabilitator, scientist, or simply a lifelong animal advocate, we're excited to see where their curiosity takes them!

A huge thank you to our campers, families, and Education team for making this summer one to remember.

And the adventures aren't over! Stay tuned because our 2027 summer camp schedule will be announced at the start of the new year!

10/26/2026

✨ Makeover Monday ✨

Meet this week’s Makeover Monday star, Rice! 🐾💙

This two-year-old mixed breed came to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) when his owner could no longer care for him. Since arriving, Rice has been showing off his smarts and picking up new things quickly. He’s also a big fan of staying close to his people—whether that means leaning against your legs for some love or walking right by your side!

A little extra TLC from our friends at The Dog Stop East End helped Rice look and feel his best while he waits for his next chapter. We’re so grateful to their team for giving our shelter pups some well-deserved pampering! 💙

Now Rice is ready to add a little extra love to someone’s life. Think this sweet, smart boy could be the perfect ingredient in your family? Come meet him at HARP East!

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh East Side Shelter
6926 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh 15208
Kennel License #: 1043

https://bit.ly/4z5enHw

10/24/2026

There’s a lot that goes into caring for the animals who come through our doors, and our veterinary technicians are there for so much of it.

They’re monitoring patients, assisting with medical procedures, helping animals recover, and making sure each one gets the attention and care they need. They’re also the ones offering a little extra comfort when an animal is scared or having a difficult day.

It’s not always easy work, and much of it happens behind the scenes. But we see the difference they make every day.

As National Veterinary Technician Week comes to a close, our Executive Director Dan Cody joins us in celebrating the incredible veterinary technicians at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.

To our vet tech team, thank you for your knowledge, your patience, and the compassion you bring to every animal in your care. We’re lucky to work alongside you, and we couldn’t do this without you.

10/24/2026

We're here, Pittsburgh!

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is at Baierl Subaru TODAY for a !

Stop by to meet a special HARP guest and learn more about the pets and programs that make a difference in the lives of animals in our community.

Come see us today!
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Baierl Subaru
9545 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

There's more than one way to show shelter pets some love! Whether you're coming to say hello, or drop off a wish list donation, you're helping us make a difference for Pittsburgh's animals. https://bit.ly/4ijrEX2

You never know. A quick stop to say hello could turn into the beginning of your Happily FURever After!

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Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 6pm
Wednesday	1pm - 6:30pm
Thursday	1pm - 6:30pm
Friday	1pm - 6:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4am

Telephone

+14123457300

Website

http://www.humaneanimalrescue.org/

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