Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh

12/13/2024

Planning to adopt this weekend during our Mega Adoption Event? Here’s what to know before you visit:

🐾 Adopt an adult (6 months or older) dog or cat for $35 during the event!
🐾 Please arrive by 3 pm to ensure enough time to meet our adoptable pets.
🐾 You can meet up to two (2) dogs during your visit.
🐾 Interested in a pet currently in foster care? Just ask our adoptions team for more details!
🐾 Each guest may adopt one (1) animal during the event.
🐾 If you already have a dog at home, we’ll arrange a “meet-and-greet” at the shelter with your new potential furry family member.
🐾 If your new pet isn’t able to go home with you the same day, our staff will let you know when they’ll be ready for pickup.
🎄 Ready to find a new furry friend to make your holiday season extra special? Check out our pets available for adoption here: https://bit.ly/4gRTpDx

12/12/2024

🎉 Mega Adoption Event: December 14-15! 🎉

Join us for the Brandywine Valley SPCA-led Mega Adoption Event powered by Petco Love and BOBS from SKECHERS, and sponsored by Discover! 🐾 This event takes place at our East and North Side Shelters, where all adult animals (6 months or older) are just $35 to adopt. All pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to bring love and joy into your life. 💕

Mark your calendars and help make the holidays special for these incredible animals!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Be2A1c

12/10/2024

🎉 Pupdate on Rudy (formerly Kokomo)! 🎉

We’re beyond thrilled to share an update on Rudy, who was adopted back in June! 🐾 Rudy’s journey is a special one—he was surrendered to HARP when his previous family could no longer care for him. Today, Rudy has found the love and stability he deserves in his forever home!

With his “go with the flow” attitude, snuggly nature, and that irresistible pink nose, Rudy quickly won over his new family. He’s become the best little buddy, bringing joy and warmth to their lives every day. They say Rudy has truly saved their lives, filling their home with endless love and cuddles. 💖

When you adopt from HARP, you're not only giving a pet like Rudy a second chance but also creating space for another animal to be rescued and find their own forever home. Find your new furry friend at HARP ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gRTpDx

12/09/2024

Meet Bear, a sweet, gentle giant who got a little extra pampering from our friends at to help him shine for his forever family. After a morning of grooming and pampering, Bear is looking and feeling his best—and he’s ready to find a cozy home to enjoy his golden years!
At 8 years old, Bear loves slower walks, comfy naps, and plenty of cuddles. He’s managing osteoarthritis and carrying a little extra weight, but thanks to The Dog Stop’s care, his beautiful personality and charm are on full display.
Bear is hoping for a calm, understanding family to give him the love and comfort he deserves. Could he be your perfect match?

https://humaneanimalrescue.org/animals/bear-111601/

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh
East Side - 6926 Hamilton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Kennel License #: 1043

12/07/2024

🏈 Hey, Steelers Nation! Ready for another action-packed Steelers Sunday? If you're heading to the game, park at HARP's North Side Shelter—your parking fee helps support animals in need! 🚗🐾 The price will be displayed at the front of the lot.

Due to the game, HARP's North Side Shelter will be closed on Sunday, December 8th.

12/03/2024

This , your donation can help families in need access critical care for their pets.

"I recently became disabled during the last year. I lost my car, my apartment, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and my 12-year-old granddaughter is now living with the same struggles. We weren’t sure if we could afford pet care for one—let alone two dogs.

Without Humane Health Coalition, we might still be sitting in severe mental health. I just want to thank everyone that has been a part of this journey for our pets and for my granddaughter and I to have a better life.

There are not enough words to explain just how blessed we have been through this mobile clinic. Tiny, Snickerdoodle, Tamera, and I are so grateful. Be blessed."

Your support ensures families like this one can access the medical care they need for their pets—and for themselves. Donate today, and make a direct impact in the lives of Pittsburghers in need.

DONATE NOW ➡️ https://bit.ly/497dOkw

12/03/2024

This , your support helps us provide critical care to wildlife in need. 🦊

This year, we’ve cared for several foxes suffering from mange, a condition that requires intensive treatment. These foxes often come to us severely emaciated, with lesions and infections. Our team provides hand-feeding, fluid therapy, medication, and wound care as they heal.

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve released 9 foxes back into the wild—some even reunited with their siblings!

Your donation helps us continue this life-saving work and bring more animals back home. Donate today and be part of their recovery journey! ➡️ https://bit.ly/497dOkw

12/03/2024

Remember Emmie, the sweet pup found in Riverview Park in desperate condition? Thanks to your support and the care she received at HARP, Emmie has made an incredible recovery!

Now thriving in her forever home with the kind person who first found her, Emmie’s transformation is a true testament to the power of second chances.

Join us as Cameron Johnston, Pittsburgh Steeler, celebrates Emmie’s amazing progress and her new life full of love and joy!

This , your donation helps continue to provide life-changing care to animals like Emmie, giving them the second chance they deserve.

💙 Donate now: https://bit.ly/497dOkw

12/02/2024

Your Donation Supports Rescue and Recovery 🐾

Earlier this year, 60 cats were rescued from a hoarding situation in Cambria County. They were found in extreme conditions, needing urgent medical care and a chance at a new life. HARP’s dedicated team stepped in to provide the care and support these cats needed, welcoming 22 of them into our shelter.

Thanks to your support, these cats are now thriving in loving homes, including:

🐱 Noodles (formerly Cyprus), who’s found his best friend in his new brother, Sushi, and enjoys watching YouTube for cats!
🐱 Marshmallow (formerly Hemlock), who’s growing his fluffy coat back and bonding with his new family.
🐱 Dahlia, who was once terrified but now follows her family everywhere and loves to be cradled.

Your donation today helps HARP continue to provide rescue, recovery, and new beginnings for animals in need.

Donate NOW ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UI9MZJ

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from HARP! 🦃

This season, we are incredibly grateful for the support of our entire community — our dedicated staff, volunteers, fosters, board members, partner organizations, and all of the individuals who lend a helping hand. Your commitment and generosity allow us to continue our work and make a positive impact on the lives of animals and people in our community.

Thank you for everything you do — we couldn’t do it without you!

🗓️ All HARP Shelters will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We’ll be back to regular hours on November 29th. Enjoy the holiday! 🍂

11/27/2024

This , you can help pets like Oreo and their humans stay together when they need it most. Oreo’s owner, facing homelessness, shared how vital our services have been: "At this present time, I am homeless with a support cat named Oreo. We’ve been together since he was 6 months old. He had been updated on his shots and grooming until we became homeless, which is why this mobile vet was such a Godsend for us."

Thanks to Humane Health Coalition, we’re able to bring life-saving veterinary care directly to those who need it most. Through our M.O.V.E.S. mobile unit, we ensure pets like Oreo receive the care they need—whether it’s routine checkups, vaccinations, or other essential services—allowing them to stay healthy and by their human’s side.

Your support this will help us continue offering these essential services to more Pittsburghers and their pets, keeping them healthy and together.

Donate Now ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UI9MZJ

11/26/2024

🦃 Thanksgiving is almost here! 🍂 While we're savoring the feast, let's keep our fur babies safe. 🐾 Read more at bit.ly/3kY9psg

Friendly Reminder: All HARP Shelters will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We’ll be back to regular hours on November 29th. Enjoy the holiday!

11/25/2024

✨ Makeover Monday with The Dog Stop

Say hello to Zelda, a gorgeous white Husky with a personality as unique as her stunning looks! 🌟 Thanks to our friends at The Dog Stop, Zelda is looking and feeling her best as she continues her search for the perfect home.

Zelda has some hearing impairment, but it doesn’t slow her down! She’s a sweet, vocal girl who thrives on daily walks and loves bonding with her humans. Apartment life isn’t her style—she needs space to enjoy her active lifestyle. While she’s friendly, Zelda can be selective with other dogs, so a meet-and-greet with your pup is a must!

Zelda is ready to shine in a home with an experienced dog owner who understands her special needs. Could that be you? 💙

➡️ https://bit.ly/3CJjHbu

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh
East Side - 6926 Hamilton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Kennel License #: 1043

11/24/2024

A Big Thank You to PGT Trucking, Inc. 🐾🏈

We’re so grateful to PGT Trucking for their incredible support this Pitt football season through Sacks for HARP! Their generosity helps us provide vital care to animals in need, and we couldn’t do it without amazing partners like them. 💙💛

Thank you for being champions for pets in our community! 🐶🐱

11/22/2024

Do you remember Emmie? 🐾 This sweet girl was found severely emaciated in Riverview Park back in October, but thanks to compassionate supporters like you, she is now thriving! ❤️

This , we’re sharing Emmie’s incredible journey. Tune in on December 3rd to see how your generosity transforms lives. Donations from supporters like you make it possible to rescue, heal, and care for animals in need.

💌 This giving season, consider making a gift to help more animals like Emmie. Together, we can save lives while providing animals with the care they need and the love they deserve. 🐶🐱

➡️ https://bit.ly/3UI9MZJ

Give today, save a life.

11/21/2024

Looking for your soulmate? 💕🐾 Meet Frank, Dax, and King Kong waiting to find their perfect match 🐶🐱

https://www.post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2024/11/21/pets-for-adoption-pittsburgh-animal-shelters-humane-animal-rescue/stories/202411200005

Shelter Soulmates is a bi-weekly column featuring adoptable animals from shelters and 501c3 rescues. All animals were available at the time of publication.  Frank Frank...

11/20/2024

: Help Us Give Wildlife a Second Chance!

In late October, a young male Great Horned Owl was found injured on the side of the road, unable to fly. After a thorough exam, HARP's team discovered a fractured humerus requiring emergency surgery. Thanks to our incredible wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Bakken, a pin was placed to repair the bone and give him a fighting chance. 🦉💪

Now on the road to recovery, this resilient owl is following a detailed treatment plan, working toward physical therapy to rebuild his strength and mobility. Over the next three months, his care will cost an estimated $2,500, ensuring he receives everything he needs to prepare for his return to the wild.

This Giving Tuesday, your generosity can help cover the cost of his life-saving surgery, ongoing rehabilitation, and care for countless other wildlife in need. 💙

🦉 Donate today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UI9MZJ