Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) has three campuses, and this location is on the North…read moreSide. This campus has a veterinary center as well as a shelter for admissions and adoptions. The parking lot outside is free. In previous years, I took four of my cats to the veterinarians here. The veterinarians spoke very politely and thoroughly to me, and they performed accurate medical examinations and treatments for my cats. Please note that the veterinarians focus mostly on preventative care, such as wellness exams, vaccinations, non-emergency illnesses and injuries, etcetera. During my previous visits, the prices for services were very reasonable. During my most recent visit, I looked at the cats and dogs who were available for adoption. All of the employees promptly and kindly helped me to learn about the pets' personalities and health issues. They gave me a form to fill out, and then they arranged for me to meet a dog in a meeting room. I thought that the animals' cages were clean. Adoption fees were reasonable and varied based on the type and age of animal. This shelter also offers training classes for dogs. The classes are available in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, and the trainers use positive reinforcement.

My pup thought she was going to daycare... woke up oozy but wagging her tail with excitement…read more Thanks for caring for her!

Save yourself time and money by coming to get your checkups and vaccines here for your furry (or…read morehairless) friend. I was going to another vet in the city and getting charged $95 just for being seen for 10 minutes. The tech fee is half of that here. There's a large parking lot. And they're quick. My dog has come here for her regular vaccines, the vaccine clinics, her annuals, and when she's not feeling well. I've had a few administrative issues with email/contact information so that could use a little work. Otherwise, I love coming here. I can't say the same for my dog, because every time she comes she has to step on a scary scale and/or get poked. But this is to be expected!

Such a great organization! I signed up to volunteer to take shelter dogs out on a field trip. Duke,…read morethe dog I had my first experience with was such a great dog! And the people that work at the shelter are obviously compassionate caring people. If you would like to add new animal family member to your pack, this is the place to go

I cannot say enough positive things about the vet services offered at Animal Friends. The staff is…read morefriendly and professional, and they take great care of my dog. The prices are so reasonable compared to other vets, I'm shocked every time they tell me my bill. I also love their retail shop. Most (or perhaps all?) of the items are donated, so everything is $10 or less. The *only* issue is that it can be difficult to get a quick appointment, so they are just not a great option for urgent needs. But I come here for all basic wellness and vaccine needs!

Animals Friends is an animal shelter for dogs, cats, rabbits; provides veterinary services such as…read morewellness exams, vaccines, and spaying and neutering; offers training classes for dogs, cats, rabbits, and humans (some of which other businesses do not offer); etcetera. Recently, my husband and I visited this shelter to look at their selection of dogs who were available for adoption. Multiple employees promptly and kindly served us. We flipped through binders that described the available dogs. We did not see any dogs that were a perfect fit for our household, so we did not arrange to meet any. My husband and I did walk around and look at the rooms. The animals appeared to be living in good conditions and to be happy and healthy.

This charming business is one of my absolute favorite places to go for pet care needs. The owner is…read morebeyond knowledgeable and the space is adorable, with local products sprinkled in. I would highly recommend you support this local animal rescue/store.

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3.5 stars. For several years, I have occasionally shopped at this Petland store…read more For all of my visits, an employee has courteously greeted me. Years ago, when I had different cats with different dietary needs and preferences, this Petland had their preferred types of wet foods in stock. However, during my most recent visit, I did not see my current cat's preferred types of foods on the shelves. I did see a decent selection of beds, collars, leashes, jackets, toys, dog foods, aquarium supplies, some cat trees, hygiene products, bowls, and some cat litters. The prices, though, were higher than what online retailers charge. This store had a few dogs and cats up for adoption through their Animal Shelter Adoption Program (ASAP). It also had some birds, fish, a guinea pig, etcetera. Furthermore, their website says that they offer dog grooming.

They are so accommodating. Enjoy going there, there selection of pet items is excellentread more

Just an update: we started training our border collie pit mix with Elissa about 8 months ago, and…read moreit has been like day and night! Since training started there has been a consistent upward trend and we are LOVING it. We're even able to take him to the point during events such as the arts festival a few weeks ago and on the river walk! It's been amazing to be able to do things with him and people even stop us now and say "he is so well behaved!" Before training he was hell on a leash, barking and lunging at everything with wheels and other dogs. Now we are able to walk with ease and I'm not a worried ball of nerves when I see another dog or a bike! Simply it has been an amazing experience.

Elissa has been working with us and one of our dogs. He is the newest of our three and is a rescue…read morethat has some issues adapting to domestic life. From the first time Elissa worked with him we saw improvement. We have been working with what she taught us, and her, for about two months now and he is a different dog. Much more calm and well behaved. One of the things that Elissa has done with us and our dog that is amazing is to identify his triggers. What sets him off. While helpful in and of itself, that is really great because it gives us confidence that if more problems do arise we can always work to find, and fix, the trigger. If you need a dog trainer in Pittsburgh, this is the one. Our only regret is we didn't call her sooner.

I'm a caseworker, and one of my clients was in crucial need for food for his three famished cats…read more He'd run low on funds and been stuck in the house due to the poor weather and impaired mobility, so, remembering that Black Cat Market had helped with cat food last year, I called them to inquire about help. Though I neglected to get the woman's name who answered, I must say that she was gracious and accommodating, setting aside some food for us to pick up. While my client waited in the car, I popped in to pick up the free supply that she'd reserved, and her kindness continued. I've a feeling that everyone affiliated with BCM is of similar integrity, and we're thankful for their existence in our city. - David

Love this. To be able to interact with cats. The volunteers are wonderful and caring. And this is…read morethe best thearpy. We spend an hour there. We would spend an hour there. We also do paint night every once awhile and love seeing the cats.

DPD is absolutely amazing. They are always so compassionate with our dog Murphy. There have been…read moredays when he was sick and Jen took such great care of him. He always is super happy on the days he gets walked. They are also great on the administrative side. Any time we have had a problem with payment/scheduling they are super quick to respond and fair. I would recommend them to anyone who wants their pets to be properly cared for and loved.

I love Downtown Pittsburgh Dogs. I am the owner of three cats, and they are able to come by my…read moreapartment to feed and water them, clean their litter boxes, and take pictures and write reports about how the cats are doing. They provide a combination lock that you insert a key for them to enter. Love their service and highly recommend (cheaper than Rover)

Very caring vets. Reasonable prices. Walk in morning clinics so convenient. Free parking.read more

You can't find better care than Penn Animal Hospital. Walk in hours in the morning and appts in the…read moreafternoons. Vets and staff are caring and friendly. They have taken great care of our family dogs and now extended families dogs and cats. Highly recommend

we love cats! can't say it any better! over 40 years, we've had 11 cats, 4 then 5, at a time. our…read moreoldest lived to 24 while the youngest was 11. when the 1st group had all died, we made it 2 weeks before we went & got our next 5! sadly, recently, the last of them died. once again, 2 weeks later, we needed the pitter patter of little feet! we got 7 year old lewis 1st from humane rescue. he looked so sad in his pictures. he had reason to be. his owner got sick, then died. his sibling died shortly after. he was left alone for i don't know how long. we thought it best to get him 1st, as he would be the oldest. great move! i saw seth at animal advocates. i should say, i'm a "ginger" lover! lewis is ginger, seth is too! he looked adorable. only 4 months old too! a baby! i am determined with these guys to either get them on leashes or in strollers, so we can go places & take them. we arrived at the store. it wasn't open as it was night time. the store is downstairs, while the cat adoptions are upstairs. funny story about the upstairs. it was where my childhood, & i mean early childhood dentist was! back then, everything was dark wood & stark walls. he scared the b-jesus out of me! he was so tall, from years of bending over, he had a hunch on his back. he wore the white "uniform". nightmares! but i digress. now, it's cheery & bright! as we were waiting to get seth, the woman asked if we would consider a 2nd kitten, 7 months old. ok! she gave us squeak to hang with until she got seth. she brought him over. immediately, we knew he was going to be a pistol! our family was now 5, & we were thrilled! we brought the boys home to meet lewis. everyone got along instantly! they all can't believe their good fortune to get us as parents! they have 2500 square feet of house. every room has at least 1 tree, the front window has 3 trees! toys galore! a fishing rod they LOVE to chase that has string on it. we're happy, they're happy, life is good! animal advocates made sure before we took them that they were fixed, wormed, chipped, up to date on their shots, even telling us when the next 1's are due. they go to kill shelters & try to rescue those they can. 1 of them was seth. his name is now eebron, norbee backwards, our 1st ginger, tom's dad's name. they wanted kids. there you go! your namesake lives on! he is truly like him! & squeak, named that because of how he squeaks, not meows, is now james bond. yes, bond, james bond. he wears his "tux" well & he loves the ladies! go! adopt! make another life or 2 or 3......happy & loved! you deserve it as much as them!

Animal advocates is amazing. It's quite honestly a hidden gem and not a place I would have found on…read moremy own with out the aide of thrifting goddess friend of mine. A small shop not really made for more than 1 or 2 people at a time. It's also probably not ideal for small children. Additionally, mind the sign and open the door nice and slow as there is usually a cat or two hanging out inside and you don't want to let them out. It's has a mix of some clothes and a lot of weird nicknacks and miscellaneous items. The three rooms are filled to the brim and the prices are incredibly low. While it's not the type of place I'd go to fill out my winter or summer wardrobe, but it's great for unique finds.