WELCOME TO ANIMAL ADVOCATES!
Established in 1984, Animal Advocates is a non-profit, all-volunteer, Pittsburgh-based animal welfare organization involved in the rescue and permanent placement of cats and dogs who are in need of finding new homes. Many of our animals are either special needs or came to us when previous owners were forced to relinquish their pets under difficult circumstances. Others come from open door shelters who can only keep animals for a very limited period of time.
We are not a shelter. Except for a limited number of cats fostered at our office, our adoptable rescued animals are cared for in loving, volunteer foster homes. We can only sponsor as many animals as we have foster homes currently available.
In addition, we are involved in efforts to help the local companion animal population, reach out to the community and local officials on behalf of animals, promote animal rights issues and encourage humane lifestyle options.
Help support us by visiting our thrift shop.
Shop your favorite on line retailer = helping Animal Advocates! See igive.com on our Donate Page.
Adopt a friend from Animal Advocates!
Click here to submit a Cat Adoption Interest Form
Click here to submit a Dog Adoption Interest Form
Animal Advocates is a registered 501(c)(3). Donations are tax-deductible.
Follow Us On Instagram!
We’re asking Animal Advocates supporters and “alumni” pets to tag photos with the hashtag #animaladvocatespgh that include pictures of your cats, dogs or volunteering with our organization.
Thrift Shop Sidewalk Sale
July 20, 2019 from 10am-4pm
35 Wabash Street, Pittsburgh PA 15220
Large selection of discounted items including small appliances, houseware items, woman’s clothing, framed prints and pet supplies! 100% of all sale proceeds benefit the rescue and care of the cats and dogs of Animal Advocates!
Help Fire Victim and Beloved Pets
On the evening of April 15, 2019, Cheryl Clark's home caught fire. Though two beloved companion cats died in the fire, fortunately, all the human family members made it out safely; several other cats and the dog also survived.
Mighty Midnight Easter Update
Read our latest newsletter here!