🏠 Best Animal Shelters & Rescues in the United States
250 animal shelters & rescues in the United States, ranked by Google rating and number of reviews. Featured listings appear first.
This location is Appointment Only to provide private, one-on-one puppy time. Please book online. Puppy Dreams – South Little Rock is your trusted source for finding the perfect furry companion. Every puppy comes from a U…
Cat Therapy helps rescue cats facing euthanasia by fostering them in a cage free environment, a beautiful space we've designed in the heart of Santa Barbara, CA. To ensure we can fund our mission and continue helping cat…
Located at 109 S Alfred St, Alexandria, VA 22314, Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar operates as an animal shelter serving Alexandria in Virginia.
Seattle Humane is one of the animal shelters & rescues listed in Bellevue, Washington.
For over 125 years, the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) has served the community. Services include animal adoption, humane education, wildlife rescue, community cat sterilization, cruelty investigation, and afforda…
Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is the world’s first model shelter, accomplished by meeting the guidelines put forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. Learn more about our adoptions program and other serv…
Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society
Animal Shelters & Rescues · Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society is one of the animal shelters & rescues listed in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Paws and Claws Cat Rescue in Evanston, IL is dedicated to preventing and alleviating the suffering of cats caused by abuse, neglect and overpopulation. Our focus is on felines who are at risk due to appearance, medical o…
Snake River Animal Shelter is an animal shelter in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Best Friends Pet Resource Center in NW Arkansas
Animal Shelters & Rescues · Bentonville, Arkansas
Best Friends Pet Resource Center in NW Arkansas is an animal shelter in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Tri-County Humane Society is an animal shelter in St Cloud, Minnesota.
For 100 years, DCHS has provided services for our community, helping people help animals. Whether you are looking to bring a new pet into your family, searching for your lost pet, found a wild animal in need of assistanc…
The Lawrence Humane Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal shelter located in Lawrence, Kansas. Each year, our organization cares for more than 7,000+ animals every year and provides innovative programming to help pets -…
Located at 9 9th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, Cats Cradle Shelter Inc operates as an animal shelter serving Fargo in North Dakota.
Our Mission The Pet Pantry of Lancaster County (a 501 (c) 3 Non Profit) meets the needs of families and animals in our community through operation of a Pet Food Bank Program, Lower Cost Spay/Neuter/Vaccination Programs,…
Humane Society of Atlantic County
Animal Shelters & Rescues · Atlantic City, New Jersey
We operate a full-service veterinary hospital (open Monday through Saturday) by appointment. The shelter is open Tuesday-Saturday 11-3pm. If you have a non-urgent matter, please reach out to us by email so we can be sure…
Operation Catnip provides donation-based spay-neuter, vaccinations, and wellness care for free-roaming, unowned community cats and kittens. Our program is largely supported by donations and volunteer efforts, especially …
We rescue and protect companion animals by providing for their wellbeing, uniting them with loving homes, and advocating for a compassionate society.
The mission of the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) is to provide for the rescue and relief of suffering and homeless animals, and to perform charitable or benevolent acts for the welfare of animals.
Greenville Humane Society Adoption Center
Animal Shelters & Rescues · Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville Humane Society Adoption Center is an animal shelter in Greenville, South Carolina.
Animal Shelters & Rescues by city
- Pasadena, California 3
- Pensacola, Florida 3
- Erie, Pennsylvania 3
- Alexandria, Virginia 3
- Santa Fe, New Mexico 3
- Cheyenne, Wyoming 3
- Oakland, California 2
- Huntington Beach, California 2
- San Bernardino, California 2
- Burbank, California 2
- Palo Alto, California 2
- Santa Barbara, California 2
- Laredo, Texas 2
- Tallahassee, Florida 2
- Trenton, New Jersey 2
- Schenectady, New York 2
- Binghamton, New York 2
- Scranton, Pennsylvania 2
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania 2
- Rockford, Illinois 2
- Peoria, Illinois 2
- Youngstown, Ohio 2
- Macon, Georgia 2
- Athens, Georgia 2
- Dearborn, Michigan 2
- Norfolk, Virginia 2
- Fairfax, Virginia 2
- Nashville, Tennessee 2
- South Bend, Indiana 2
- Lafayette, Indiana 2
- Madison, Wisconsin 2
- Fort Collins, Colorado 2
- Pueblo, Colorado 2
- Duluth, Minnesota 2
- Birmingham, Alabama 2
- Auburn, Alabama 2
- Dothan, Alabama 2
- Stillwater, Oklahoma 2
- St. George, Utah 2
- Rogers, Arkansas 2
Animal Shelters & Rescues by state
- California 22
- Texas 13
- Pennsylvania 12
- Illinois 10
- Ohio 9
- Florida 9
- Alabama 8
- Virginia 8
- New York 8
- New Mexico 7
- Arkansas 7
- Colorado 7
- Indiana 7
- Washington 7
- New Jersey 7
- Michigan 7
- Wyoming 6
- Minnesota 6
- Wisconsin 5
- Massachusetts 5
- Georgia 5
- Alaska 4
- South Dakota 4
- Mississippi 4
- Kansas 4
- Louisiana 4
- Missouri 4
- Maryland 4
- Rhode Island 3
- Idaho 3
- Iowa 3
- Utah 3
- Connecticut 3
- Oklahoma 3
- Oregon 3
- Kentucky 3
- South Carolina 3
- Tennessee 3
- Montana 2
- Maine 2
Frequently asked questions
How many animal shelters & rescues are there in the United States?
The directory currently lists 250 animal shelters & rescues in the United States, updated continuously from Google Maps.
Which animal shelter in the United States is rated highest?
Weighing rating against review count, Puppy Dreams currently leads with 4.8 out of 5 from 1,318 reviews.
How is this list ranked?
Featured listings (paid, always labeled) come first; the rest are ordered by a score that balances the average Google rating against the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 300 reviews outranks a 5.0 from 2.
Can I call these animal shelters & rescues directly?
Yes. 19 of the 20 listings on this page show a phone number; tap the call button on each card.
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