Morris Animal Refuge

Animal shelter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Get in touch with this shelter

Address

1242 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Hours of Operation

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Thursday: Closed
    Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

Contact

walk-ins are welcome

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Adoptable Pets at Morris Animal Refuge

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Oscar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Ted

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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Duke

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 mos

Philadelphia, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Tookie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 5 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Charlene

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 9 yrs

Philadelphia, PA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Ernie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Charlotte

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Cashmere

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Male, 1 yr 9 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with cats
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Luffy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Shelter FAQs

The Morris Animal Refuge is a 501(c)(3) shelter dedicated to helping the homeless, abandoned and unwanted pets of the Philadelphia region. Founded in 1874 by Elizabeth Morris, we were the first organization dedicated to sheltering and rehoming pets, and continue that legacy today by providing adoptions, a low-cost spay/neuter program, fostering, humane education and more.
Morris' adoption services cover the Greater Philadelphia/Pennsylvania Region including the tri-state area: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Morris Animal Refuge has a holistic open adoptions policy that seeks to find the best home for every animal and the best animal for every home. No appointment is required to adopt with us; walk-ins are welcome. We will process your information at the time of adoption and in most cases your animal can go home with you on the same day. Adoptions are same-day, first-come-first-served. We cannot hold animals for pick-up at a later date.

When you arrive at the refuge, please bring a valid photo ID and cash or card to pay the adoption fee.

It is encouraged, but not required, that you bring any children, current dogs, or other members of your household to meet the dog you are interested in adopting.

If you are interested in adopting a cat, please do not bring any other pets with you. Because cats require slow introductions to new animals the shelter setting is not a good place for them to meet new potential furry family members.

All animals adopted from Morris Animal Refuge are:
– Spayed/Neutered
– Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations
– Treated for fleas and most intestinal parasites
– Microchipped
– Cared for by our loving staff until they find their forever homes!

Pets at shelters and rescues near Morris Animal Refuge

4-PAWS South Philadelphia Animal Rescue

8th & Wolf Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19148

The Pennsylvania SPCA - Monster Pets South Philly

1946 S Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Stray Cat Relief Fund

PO Box 54845, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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Sasha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Philadelphia, PA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
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Alexa Grady

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Philadelphia, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Dee Dee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Philadelphia, PA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story

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