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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We are hosting an On-Site Vaccine Clinic on Friday, Feb. 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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Celebrate Valentine’s Day by painting a portrait of the pet you love! In this guided Paint Your Pet Portrait class, you’ll create a personalized portrait using your own pet photo, with step-by-step instruction in a relaxed, supportive environment. Valentine-inspired touches — such as warm color palettes and subtle heart accents — make this a perfect…
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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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Join us to watch our Animal Friends alumni AND brothers, Niklaus and Kol, go head to head in Puppy Bowl XXII. This is the cutest sibling rivalry we've ever seen. Kelce brothers who? Come watch the game, visit our Animal Friends info table, enter for our raffle basket and order some delicious food and drinks.… |
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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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Animal Friends is thrilled to be a finalist for a GBU Foundation’s Community Grant, and we have the chance to win a $10,000 grant! You can help us by voting at gbu.org/foundation. Voting is open from February 13 through February 28. Wondering about the GBU Foundation’s Community Grant? It celebrates nonprofits doing outstanding work in… |
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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… 
BunRuns are held nearly every Saturday from 2:30-4 p.m. and are a great opportunity to meet the rabbits we have available for adoption. Because the bunnies are free to roam, their personalities really shine! And, our knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. No need to sign…
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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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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…
BunRuns are held nearly every Saturday from 2:30-4 p.m. and are a great opportunity to meet the rabbits we have available for adoption. Because the bunnies are free to roam, their personalities really shine! And, our knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. No need to sign…
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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…
BunRuns are held nearly every Saturday from 2:30-4 p.m. and are a great opportunity to meet the rabbits we have available for adoption. Because the bunnies are free to roam, their personalities really shine! And, our knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. No need to sign…
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Join us for the 21st annual Alley Up for Animal Friends, a beloved tradition combining bowling, raffles, music and community — all in one place. Legacy Lanes (5024 Curry Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236) with two bowling sessions available: 12:00 – 2:00 PM or 3:00 – 5:00 PM (Doors open at 11:15am) New for 2026! Benefit…
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No bowling shoes? No problem!You can still join the Alley Up fun without hitting the lanes. We’re turning Alley Up into a live concert from 3–6 p.m. featuring The Low Kings. If you love high-energy music, good vibes and supporting animals—all for just $10—this is your plan. Live music by The Low Kings 3–6 PM $10 tickets…
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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… |
2024 by the Numbers
Our lifesaving work touched more than 200,000 animal and human lives in 2024 as the need for our programs and services continues to grow.
We provided affordable and accessible resources, including 5,478 spay/neuter surgeries, 21,055 vaccines and 5,078 appointments for well & sick animals.
We distributed 203,487 pounds of free pet food to support 39,365 pet owners who had fallen on hard times.
We rescued 1,429 animals through transport and admissions while matching 1,361 pets with adoptive families.
Our dedicated volunteers contributed 373,575 hours of service to support our lifesaving mission and provided loving foster homes for 770 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 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Our clinic doest not offer walk-in appointments or emergency care.
Vaccine Appointments
- Call to schedule a vaccine appointment.
- 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 deposit will be required to schedule an appointment for an owned animal.
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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. |  |