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A Friend in Need

Animal rescue in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania

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PITTSBURGH, PA 15219

Hours of Operation

    Monday: 12:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Tuesday: 12:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Wednesday-Saturday: 12:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Sunday: 12:00 am - 11:30 pm

Contact

Kay Ward

Phone

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Donation

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Rescue FAQs

A Friend in Need Small Breed Rescue exists to save small breed dogs from neglect, abandonment, and euthanasia by providing medical care, foster placement, and adoption into loving homes.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and 1 hr radius
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our 30-day foster-to-adopt program gives both the dog and adopter time to make sure it is the right fit. During the trial period, the dog lives in your home as a foster while you get to know their personality, routines, and needs in a real-life setting. Our rescue remains responsible for medical care and support during this time, and we are always available to help with questions or guidance. At the end of 30 days, you can finalize the adoption or, if it is not the right match, we will place the dog back into an approved foster home.

Adoption application

https://forms.gle/fzvEijM6CY1Z5e1D9

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