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.
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Pup Night at PNC Park
Pup Night at PNC Park
Barks, Beverages & Baseball - Calling all Dog Lovers and Baseball Fans! Animal Friends is teaming up with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tito's Handmade Vodka for a tail-wagging good time…
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Small Dog Social
Small Dog Social
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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Small Dog Social
Small Dog Social
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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Off-Site Community Vaccine Clinic in Wilkinsburg
Off-Site Community Vaccine Clinic in Wilkinsburg
We are hosting an off-site Community Vaccine Clinic on Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Wilkinsburg. Thanks to PetCo Love for the free pet vaccines Services…
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Small Dog Social
Small Dog Social
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…
Teacup Hour
Teacup Hour
For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. A special time for the tiny dogs to play and for their people to mingle at our “indoor…
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Small Dog Social
Small Dog Social
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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Pup Night at PNC Park
Pup Night at PNC Park
Barks, Beverages & Baseball - Calling all Dog Lovers and Baseball Fans! Animal Friends is teaming up with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tito's Handmade Vodka for a tail-wagging good time…
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Small Dog Social
Small Dog Social
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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Small Dog Social
Small Dog Social
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…
Teacup Hour
Teacup Hour
For dogs 4 months or older that are both people- and dog-friendly. A special time for the tiny dogs to play and for their people to mingle at our “indoor…
Bunny Grooming
Bunny Grooming
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…
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Small Dog Social
Small Dog Social
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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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.
Meet Some of Our Featured Animals!
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