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Action For Animals Humane Society was founded in 1983 to shelter and provide care for abused, abandoned and stray dogs and cats of Westmoreland County. Governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, we house no fewer than 125 animals on any given day while adopting animals into responsible homes and vigorously promoting the spaying and neutering of all pets to eliminate the cruelty of animal overpopulation. We are a 501c3 non-profit, non-government funded, no-kill shelter that keeps animals free from the threat of unwarranted euthanasia.

AFA HS is the oldest animal shelter in the county and has been matching people and pets for over 25 years! In addition to the rescue and adoption of almost 1,000 animals each year, we also provide a low cost spay/neuter program, humane agent and education programs, free board to animals of domestic violence victims, volunteer opportunities and are a first response disaster relief team member. With no paid executive director, more of your donation dollars go toward direct animal care. Please come see your donations at work and visit our animals in our beautiful facilities which include Tigre Pavillion (our cageless open-air cattery), Blessed's dog park and walking paths, private visitation rooms, or outdoor covered play areas.

Please read this important legal requirement if you want to help AFA raise much needed funds!

AFA HS would love to partner or work with you, your group or business to raise much needed funds for the shelter. If you are interested in helping the animals of AFA by sponsoring or holding your own fund raising event or raffle, please email us. As a 501c3 federal non-profit organization and registered charity in the state of PA, state law mandates that any person or organization raising funds for a charity is required to have written permission from that charity prior to holding the event or raising funds. We are most appreciative of all donations but we do need to be involved and aware of your good intentions. thank you!

The official registration and financial information of Action For Animals Inc HS may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.