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Animals and Pets - Adoption and Care in the Greater Philadelphia Area

Your guide to useful information for pet and animal owners in the Philadelphia area. We include websites to help you adopt a pet or find a vet to take care of your animal.
Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal
Located at 350 E. Erie Avenue in Philadelphia, the PSPCA has pets for adoption as well as the Pennsylvania SPCA Veterinary Hospital.
Delaware County SPCA
Located at 555 Sandy Bank Road in Media, Pennsylvania, the Delaware County SPCA is a non-profit, charitable organization which promotes the welfare of animals. They are not affiliated with any local, state or federal agency or any other SPCA or humane group.
Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of PA
One of the premier and busiest veterinary teaching hospitals in the nation wtth innovative treatments in such new areas as veterinary oncology.
Bird House
Locally owned business specializing in toys for your birds. Located in Sharon Hill, PA.
Cat Ladies, Inc.
A non-profit, non-kill animal shelter and rescue operation, located in Delaware County,PA. They are dedicated to helping stray, abandoned, and injured animals (mostly cats) receive the health care they need and find loving indoor homes.
Federated Humane Societies of Pennsylvania
Their goals include providing a strong and unified voice for humane societies on legislation that affects animals and. keeping humane societies informed about legislation or regulations that affect animals.
Morris Animal Refuge
Offering innovative and high quality care for cats, dogs and other small animals. The Refuge provides a full range of preventive, protective and adoption services for abused, neglected and abandoned animals
New Bolton Center of the University of PA
The 600 acre rural campus of the UOP in Chester County specializes in the treatment of large and farm animals such as horses and cows.
PETCO: Pet Supplies
With numerous locations throughout the Delaware Valley, this major nationwide supplier of pets and pet products also has a website loaded with lots of valuable information, tips and some special savings.
Philadelphia Herpetological Society
If reptiles are your interest, here is a great site for you. There are lots of folks in the local area that share your interest.
Philly PAWS
Aimed for those suffering from HIV/AIDS. Their mission extends to informing consumers about responsible pet guardianship and to educating the public on issues about pets and HIV/AIDS.
Veternet, Inc.
This a nationwide Internet site but with the use of their search tool you can obtain help in locating veterinarians, groomers, boarding facilities, pet sitters and obedience trainers in your area of PA.

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