Animal Friends of Westmoreland is committed to the vision of a no-kill shelter and being a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Volunteer to walk dogs, clean cages or take care of the building. Adoption, monetary donations, and wish list items are also great ways to help. Visit the website for more information.
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE WILDLIFE CENTER
Address: 6000 Verona Road, Verona Contact: animalrescue. org / wildlife-rehabilitation-centeranimalrescue. org, or 412.345.7300, ext. 509
Make a New Year’ s resolution to help wild animals get a second chance at survival! The Animal Rescue League’ s mission is to provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention and comfort to all abandoned, neglected and injured animals brought in by the community and more. Consider becoming an animal care volunteer, project volunteer, quality care volunteer, wildlife receptionist volunteer or event and education volunteer. Visit the website for age requirements along with other information. If you don’ t have time to volunteer, you can make a monetary donation.
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Address: PO Box 1552, Route 119N, Greensburg Contact: members. petfinder. com, or 724.837.3779
Get the whole family involved by purchasing wish list items as holiday gifts for sheltered animals! The Humane Society of Westmoreland County is a full-service shelter that works daily to rescue and shelter animals. It also provides veterinary care to animals through low-cost veterinary services. There are so many ways to help this holiday season and all year long. Make a donation, purchase wish list items on the website or adopt a pet. Visit the website for more information.
WHITE OAK ANIMAL SAFE HAVEN
Address: 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak Contact: whiteoakanimalsafehaven. org, or 412.672.8901
A great way to adopt a pet, make a donation or volunteer with your child or teen this new year! White Oak Safe Haven is a nonprofit no-kill shelter dedicated to providing a temporary residence for both dogs and cats until a permanent loving home can be found. Visit the website for volunteer regulations and other information. n
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