Animal Friends
Saving lives. It’s what we do.
Serving Pets and People of Pittsburgh and the Surrounding Area
For more than 80 years, Animal Friends has been saving, impacting, engaging, enriching and affecting the lives of the pets and people of our region. Since our humble beginnings in 1943, we have grown into a full-service companion animal welfare organization serving the Pittsburgh community through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, affordable vet care, supportive services, training, education and volunteer opportunities.
With our progressive programs, Animal Friends is leading the way toward making our community a safer and more humane place. Simply put, we’re thinking outside the cage!
News & Updates
Events at Animal Friends
There's always something happening at Animal Friends! We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events. Join us for fun activities, meet our adorable animals, and learn more about how you can get involved and support our cause.
Events
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For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. Join other small dogs and their people for an hour of social time. Dog play increases social skills and provides lots of exercise and fun for the small dog crowd! We define “small” dog as approximately 35 pounds or less. Also, consider your… |
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For puppies 6 months and under and their families. All sizes and breeds are welcome to attend. Supervised playtime for puppies to build dog and people social skills. Pups will be divided into larger, more confident pups and small, shyer pups for playtime under the supervision of experienced, certified dog trainers. There will be several… |
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For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. Join other small dogs and their people for an hour of social time. Dog play increases social skills and provides lots of exercise and fun for the small dog crowd! We define “small” dog as approximately 35 pounds or less. Also, consider your… 
For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. A special time for the tiny dogs and other small dogs who prefer a less active play style. This social is recommended for small shy dogs, younger pups and senior dogs to mingle with other dogs and people in the Outreach Center. Requirements:… |
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For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. Join other small dogs and their people for an hour of social time. Dog play increases social skills and provides lots of exercise and fun for the small dog crowd! We define “small” dog as approximately 35 pounds or less. Also, consider your… |
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Join Animal Friends at the largest pet expo in the country! Pittsburgh Pet Expo presented by Yinzer Dog Pet Products returns to David L. Lawrence Convention Center November 6-8. Bring…
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We are hosting an On-Site Vaccine Clinic on Friday, Nov. 6, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at our Animal Wellness Center (Building 2). Please note there will be an administration fee of $15 per pet in addition to the cost of the vaccines. Services Offered: Rabies – $20 FVRCP – $20 FeLV– $20 DAPP… |
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For puppies 6 months and under and their families. All sizes and breeds are welcome to attend. Supervised playtime for puppies to build dog and people social skills. Pups will be divided into larger, more confident pups and small, shyer pups for playtime under the supervision of experienced, certified dog trainers. There will be several… |
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For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. Join other small dogs and their people for an hour of social time. Dog play increases social skills and provides lots of exercise and fun for the small dog crowd! We define “small” dog as approximately 35 pounds or less. Also, consider your… |
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Join RedRover, Greater Good Charities and Animal Friends for a FREE one-day training workshop where we'll discuss the power of the human-animal bond and explore ways to create and sustain pet housing programs for people and pets in crisis. Lunch will be provided. Register now at https://form.jotform.com/redroverorg/pittsburgh |
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Join us for the cats only Community Vaccine Clinic in Millvale on Nov. 13! – No appointment needed but bring prior veterinary records– Free cat food and supplies– Animal Friends’ departments tabling– Social service resource fair– Friendly, community-focused atmosphere! Services Offered:Rabies - FreeFVRCP - FreeMicrochip - $11Seresto Collar $55Flea/Tick Topical $10 Cats must be in… |
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Help us fill a truck for veterans' pets. Many veterans return home bearing both visible and invisible wounds—ranging from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury to feelings of isolation and despair. We know that companion animals can help veterans remain more active and engaged and can be the relationship that keeps them going. Animal…
For puppies 6 months and under and their families. All sizes and breeds are welcome to attend. Supervised playtime for puppies to build dog and people social skills. Pups will be divided into larger, more confident pups and small, shyer pups for playtime under the supervision of experienced, certified dog trainers. There will be several…
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Join us for an afternoon of craft beer, community, and giving back at Brewing For A Cause 2026! Sample beer from local breweries and talented homebrewers while supporting Animal Friends. Enjoy raffles, local vendors, delicious food, and a welcoming community—all while helping make a difference for animals in need. Saturday, November 14, 2026 2:00 PM –… |
3 events,Animal Friends Giving Tree Give a Gift. Change a Life. From November 15 – January 2 Make the season brighter for the animals at Animal Friends. Our annual Giving Tree…
For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. Join other small dogs and their people for an hour of social time. Dog play increases social skills…
For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. A special time for the tiny dogs and other small dogs who prefer a less active play style.… |
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For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. Join other small dogs and their people for an hour of social time. Dog play increases social skills… |
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For puppies 6 months and under and their families. All sizes and breeds are welcome to attend. Supervised playtime for puppies to build dog and people social skills. Pups will be divided into larger, more confident pups and small, shyer pups for playtime under the supervision of experienced, certified dog trainers. There will be several… |
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Attention all bunny parents! Animal Friends will be offering appointments for grooming services for your long-eared loved ones. For a $20 donation we’ll treat your bunny to a spa day that includes a nail trim, scent gland cleaning and ear cleaning. Since the average cost of a nail trim alone typically costs about $15-20, this is…
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For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. Join other small dogs and their people for an hour of social time. Dog play increases social skills and provides lots of exercise and fun for the small dog crowd! We define “small” dog as approximately 35 pounds or less. Also, consider your… |
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For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. Join other small dogs and their people for an hour of social time. Dog play increases social skills and provides lots of exercise and fun for the small dog crowd! We define “small” dog as approximately 35 pounds or less. Also, consider your…
For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. A special time for the tiny dogs and other small dogs who prefer a less active play style. This social is recommended for small shy dogs, younger pups and senior dogs to mingle with other dogs and people in the Outreach Center. Requirements:… |
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We are hosting an On-Site Vaccine Clinic on Friday, Dec. 4, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at our Animal Wellness Center (Building 2). Please note there will be an administration fee of $15 per pet in addition to the cost of the vaccines. Services Offered: Rabies – $20 FVRCP – $20 FeLV– $20 DAPP… |
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Pittsburgh Pet Expo
2025 by the Numbers
Our lifesaving work touched more than 200,000 animal and human lives in 2025 as the need for our programs and services continues to grow.
We provided affordable and accessible resources, including 4,433 spay/neuter surgeries, 24,357 vaccines and 4,488 appointments for well & sick animals.
We distributed 204,098 pounds of free pet food to support 37,572 pet owners who had fallen on hard times.
We rescued 1,523 animals through transport and admissions while matching 1,458 pets with adoptive families.
Our dedicated volunteers contributed 301,063 hours of service to support our lifesaving mission and provided loving foster homes for 749 animals.
Affordable Pet Care at our Vet Clinic
We offer an expanded array of affordable supportive services, including spay/neuter, vaccines, wellness exams, and basic treatments like flea prevention. Through these high-quality, affordable options, we ensure that all pets remain healthy and happy at home—right where they belong.
Wellness Appointments
- Wellness Exams on an appointment-only basis.
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- A scheduling fee equal to the cost of the exam is required at the time of scheduling.
- Our clinic does not offer walk-in appointments or emergency care.
Vaccine Appointments
- Call to schedule or visit our events page to see when our walk-in vaccine clinics are.
- Microchip services are also offered.
- Animal Friends Wellness Center is not currently offering the Canine Influenza vaccine.
Spay/Neuter Appointments
- We perform pediatric spay/neuter beginning at 8 weeks of age
- A $50 scheduling fee will be required to schedule an appointment for an owned animal.
- See if you qualify for our FREE spay/neuter grant.
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Testimonials
I've had Tuttie (Tooty) for a week today. She's settling in really nice. I'm starting to see some of her personality and it's adorable. She's a lover girl for sure. She's smart as she has learned some commands and aims to please. I want to thank Animal Friends for giving me a chance to give Tuttie a second chance. You guys are amazing. She's bringing a lot of joy to our house and we love her very much. She found her forever home. | 
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I absolutely LOVE this place and what they're doing for these animals as well as those of us who come there to take one of these sweet babies to their forever home. Setting up a meet and greet was a breeze, the facility was beautiful and I will never ever get another pet from anywhere except for here!! |  |
| We’ve gotten two of the sweetest cats from this rescue, and they are very good about making sure the animals go to the best fit home. |  |
We adopted a 2-year old cat 6 months ago. I cannot say enough nice things about Animal Friends. In addition to clinical history and recommendations, they included a behavioral assessment which proved to be accurate and pages of instructions for acclimatizing the new cat. Our Beanz has been a joy to our lives. Their fee was so low, we sent them a contribution. |  |
| Wonderful place! I took my chihuahua to the small dog socials and it really helped his anxiety! The staff and volunteers are great! |  |
| Got this beautiful girl today from Animal Friends. Everything was perfect. She's got her forever home thanks to them. Time to spoil her. |  |