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Main Line Animal Rescue receives no federal, state or local funding and relies exclusively on the generosity of people like you. By donating, volunteering or adopting, you can take action that helps turn an animal in need into a loving family member. As you explore our site, please consider the many ways you can open your heart to the pets we rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome.
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We’re dedicated to finding the right home for all of our pets, and ensuring that each adoption has the best interest of the pet and the family at heart.
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“Great experience on a beautiful course. Volunteers were helpful and supportive above and beyond.”
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Main Line Animal Rescue has received national attention across various media channels, The View, Nightline and countless others for their exposure of puppy mills and continued advocacy for animals’ wellbeing. Learn about the stories that Main Line has been featured for.
read moreOur Mission
Main Line Animal Rescue is an affiliate of the Pennsylvania SPCA.
The PSPCA rescues animals from cruelty and neglect, rehabilitates them medically and behaviorally, and places them with new, loving families. We bring our mission to life through the lifesaving efforts of our Humane Law Enforcement division, in-house Shelter Hospital, low-cost veterinary services, behavior and enrichment program, humane education, and placement of abandoned animals in loving forever homes.
The PSPCA has the distinction of being the state’s oldest, largest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization, and the nation’s second oldest. We were founded in 1867 by a Philadelphia businessman determined to end the pervasive abuse of the city’s working horses through the creation of state laws protecting animals and their subsequent enforcement. Now, 150 years after our founding, the PSPCA is the state’s leading animal welfare organization. Headquartered in North Philadelphia, we have two regional locations, the Central PA Center at Danville (Montour County) and the Lancaster Center.
The PSPCA’s extraordinary work benefits animals in need, pet parents, and residents throughout Pennsylvania, crossing all social and economic boundaries and age ranges. We help communities address animal cruelty issues through our uniquely powerful operations, including:
One of the nation’s largest HLE divisions, with 10 sworn officers serving 18 counties throughout the Commonwealth, rescuing animals and litigating cases of cruelty to punish animal abusers to the fullest extent of the law.
We are proud to have achieved a 97 percent live-release rate.
This comprehensive mission remains possible through the generosity of our donors — individuals, organizations and foundations who help us continue our lifesaving work and provide vital yet affordable pet services to the community. We do not receive any federal, state or local government funding.
Action
The factory farming of man’s best friend is an ugly business. Each step of the process is harsh, inhumane and unspeakably cruel. From the time a female dog comes into her first heat cycle at six or seven months of age, she is bred unmercifully. Producing two litters a year for eight years, she will spend her entire life isolated from the outside world. Kept along with hundreds of other breeding dogs in rows of outside hutches or hidden away in dark barns. Deprived of the most basic of veterinary care, she can
read moreAnimal Advocate
It’s important that we take action and do our part in helping where we can for animal welfare. There are a variety of ways in which you can help from adopting a shelter pet, donating your time, or supporting financially. If the mistreatment of animals outrages you as much as it does us, we encourage you to take action now and get involved.
read moreSubaru Partnership
Those involved in the arduous but highly rewarding field of animal welfare understand the importance of safety and dependability when it comes to transporting the animals in their care. And Subaru is their preferred choice of transportation. Whether it’s a recently rescued dog or cat being delivered to a vet hospital for a lifesaving operation, or a newly adopted dog or cat being delivered to the arms of a child in a new home, a Subaru is the chariot that makes dreams a reality.
Subaru products bring innovation and a creative spirit to building community partnerships with organizations which share their drive and passion. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has welcomed Main Line Animal
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Did you know that our monthly giving program -- now known as Main Line Animal Rescue's Animal Allies -- helps us ensure that the work we do will never stop? You can sign up for easy, automatic recurring donations at any time to have an even greater impact on Pennsylvania's animals by donating below.
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One Time Donation
Your generosity and support of Main Line Animal Rescue is greatly appreciated.
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If you successfully lure the animal into your car, take it to the nearest animal shelter where you can try to find its owner, consider if you want to take the animal in, or leave it with the shelter. Be sure to check your state laws and consider how the animal fits into your life before deciding to keep it. Respond to the situation how you would want someone to treat your beloved pet if it were to get away. Most importantly, keep in mind the best interest of the animal throughout the whole experience. If you find a stray or lost pet, first consider your own safety in retrieving the animal and inspect the medical condition of the pet. If the animal needs immediate medical attention, take the animal to get help but be aware that you are assuming financial responsibility in this situation. Try to find the owner, either by looking for tags or a microchip to identify the pet. Report the lost pet to your local animal shelter and animal control. You should also make phone calls and advertise the found pet in newspapers and online to let the owners know you found the missing animal. If you cannot find the owner, you can take the animal into your home or drop it off at a local animal shelter. PA Law states licensed shelters are required to hold strays for 48 hours.
read moreAdoption overview
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING A CAT:
- MLAR adopts to families who are committed to providing a safe, humane and loving home for cats.
- Families who have had pets previously should have vet records indicating: that all pets were up to date on all shots, pets were spayed/neutered, and pets had annual wellness visits to the vet.
Advocacy
With so many wonderful animals looking for homes currently in shelters all across the country, families should always consider adoption from a shelter or responsible rescue group. If you are looking for a particular breed, a quarter of all animals found in shelters come from breeders and are considered “purebred”, so please adopt, don’t shop!
- 6.5 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.
- Each year, approximately 1.5 million animals are euthanized (670,000 dogs and 860,000 cats).
- 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted each year (1.6 million dogs and 1.6 million cats).
- The majority of pets are obtained from acquaintances and family members. 28% of dogs are purchased from breeders, and 29% of cats and dogs are adopted from shelters and rescues.
- According to the American Humane Association, the most common reasons why people relinquish or give away their dogs is because their place of residence does not allow pets, not enough time, divorce/death and behavior issues. The most common reasons for cats are that they were not allowed in the residence and allergies.
- Thousands of animals are regularly turned away from shelters because of health issues and lack of adoptability. The more often animals are adopted, the more space becomes available for these pets.
Send A Shelter Valentine
Send love - in the form of a Valentine - to a shelter pet! This year, celebrate love by sending a Valentine to a shelter animal. For a donation of $10, we will hang a special Valentine - with your name or the name of your choosing - on a shelter resident's kennel door.
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Thank you for submitting your application. If your application indicates that you read and agreed to our policies and procedures, you will hear back from us within 72 hours.
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Become part of the team at Main Line Animal Rescue, the country’s leading and most innovative institution in fighting for the welfare of neglected animals.
read moreour results
- MLAR logs over 60,000 miles every year conducting home visits and fence checks prior to placing our animals.
- MLAR has the greatest number of adoptable cats and kittens in the Delaware Valley.
- Our on-site vet hospital has saved the lives of countless cats with serious injuries brought in by feral cat rescues.
- A quarter of a billion motorists have seen our anti-puppy mill billboards in Los Angles (near Universal Studios), Chicago, St. Louis, and along the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
- MLAR wrapped a transit bus on the streets of DC to pressure the USDA to enforce laws protecting dogs in federally licensed puppy mills.
- MLAR helps animals in need all over the country but the largest number of animals in our shelter come from Philadelphia and Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks and Berks Counties.
- Since 2008 over 600 dogs have gone through our PK101, Home School, and "shy dog" classes designed to build confidence in dogs and puppies rescued from puppy mills and hoarding situations.
- One hundred and fifty-one harder-to-place dogs have attended our "Petiquette" basic obedience classes since 2013 and 75% of those dogs were found homes shortly after completing the course.
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Volunteer With Dogs
- Walking/Running and exercising dogs, playing in fields and with playgroups
- Participating in our shelter animal enrichment activities
- - Walking dogs on our beautiful farm property
- - Helping dogs learn basic training cues through positive reinforcement
- - School both off-site and on-site "real world" adventures
- - Become a foster
- - Work with staff in our transport program
Heartworm
Main Line Animal Rescue (MLAR) is proud to announce a new initiative with Bissell Pet Foundation which aims to save 100 Heartworm positive dogs this year -- but we need your help!
With a $30,000 Matching Grant from Bissell Pet Foundation, every dollar you donate will have TWICE THE LIFESAVING IMPACT.
Please donate today and help us reach our goal!
For more information on our program, please watch this segment from 6ABC.
For the full case for support, please click here.
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Meet Our New Site Director, Nichola Redmond
Nichola’s passion for animals, evident in early childhood, has been nurtured through personal and professional choices. She has shared her home with dogs, cats, horses and a variety of other creatures. That drive to care for animals led her to beginning her career as a veterinary technician. While working in a private veterinary practice, she was introduced to the world of animal sheltering. That experience combined with her general desire to help animals led her to accept a job as an animal shelter manager just over 30 years ago. Redmond knew after a short time that working to serve animals and people within a nonprofit organization was where she belonged.Her expertise and job experience includes shelter operations, animal behavior, veterinary clinic management, volunteer management, disaster response, nonprofit administration and fundraising.
read moreMatching Gift Details
A matching gift is a charitable donation from an organization or corporation that "matches" their employee’s donation to an eligible nonprofit organization, most often dollar for dollar. Some will even donate based on your volunteer hours to Main Line Animal Rescue! Thousands of national and international companies offer matching gift programs to their employees as part of their corporate philanthropic goals. This means millions of individuals are eligible to participate in a matching gift program - this could include you! Your $100 donations to MLAR can easily become a $200 contribution.
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read morePlanned Giving Information
To some, a cat missing an eye due to infection may appear “broken”, a dog with behavioral issues caused by human neglect may seem “beyond help”, a pet left behind when someone moved away “abandoned”. However, if our work for the last 20 years has taught us anything, it’s that companion animals are incredibly resilient if they are given the opportunity to recover. MLAR offers a much-deserved “second chance” to have love, kindness and a forever home. As our reach and rate of intake is growing, so must our facilities and programs. That’s why Main Line Animal Rescue is ever reevaluating our programs, expanding our capacity, education and advocacy efforts, and providing for our future needs.
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Purchase your tickets, sponsorships, or advertisements using the form to the right. For custom sponsorship opportunities please contact the development office at 610-933-1164.
read morePhoenixville Animal Hospital Tributes
Phoenixville Animal Hospital.By making a gift in honor or in memory of a loved one, you are celebrating their love of animals.
Bark&Whine
After two years as a virtual event,
the Pennsylvania SPCA's Bark & Whine Gala
will be returning to 2300 Arena for a lively, in-person celebration
the evening of Saturday, November 5, 2022.
Join us as we mark the 10th year of Bark & Whine,
commemorate the 155th year of the PSPCA, and
honor long-time animal advocates,
Steven Korman and Jeff Griffiths.
For sponsorship and ticket information, please visit barkandwhine.givesmart.com
or contact mmurphy@pspca.org.
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AnimalAllies2021
Did you know that our monthly giving program -- now known as Main Line Animal Rescue's Animal Allies -- helps us ensure that the work we do will never stop? You can sign up for easy, automatic recurring donations at any time to have an even greater impact on Pennsylvania's animals by donating below.
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VETERINARY NURSE- MAIN LINE ANIMAL RESCUE LOCATION
VETERINARY NURSE- MAIN LINE ANIMAL RESCUE LOCATION
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY The Veterinary Nurse will be primarily responsible for assisting the veterinarians, managers and customer service staff in all duties relating to the veterinary care of animals in the clinic and shelter as assigned. Veterinary nurses must have a broad knowledge of animal science and medicine including a basic knowledge of pharmacology and sufficient mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses. These responsibilities will vary with the current needs of the clinic and shelter staff, the season of the year, the facility location, and the individual abilities demonstrated by the employee.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Communicate exam findings and provide direct support to the veterinarian with client and shelter animals.
- Complete thorough medical examinations working with veterinarians and nursing assistants.
- Read and interpret medical records to determine vaccination status and medication needs.
- Performing and assisting with vaccinations of non-fractious and fractious or fearful animals upon intake
- Examination and care of sick shelter animals including cage cleaning, exercising, feeding, observing animals for illness, following disease prevention protocols, knowledge of common diseases, their symptoms and means of transmission, laundry and bathing.
- Performing and working cooperatively with other staff members to accomplish the general cleaning of all areas to maintain a clean odor free clinic and shelter; maintain clinic and surgical equipment such as microscopes and surgical packs; assist in maintaining healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals under the care of Main Line Animal Rescue at all times.
- Performing and assisting with euthanasia.
- Perform, read and interpret laboratory tests, complete forms for out-of-house laboratory, filing and scanning of laboratory tests, cleaning up of laboratory areas, data entry
- Admit and release animals in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner and through managed recordkeeping, inform volunteers, staff, and the public of any pertinent medical information on the animal's care; assist staff and volunteers whenever necessary to assure smooth, courteous handling of the public and their pets.
- Work courteously and cooperatively with staff and volunteers to ensure that all established procedures and policies of Main Line Animal Rescue are followed; follow established procedures governing safe work practices including, but not limited to, wearing protective clothing and/or equipment when necessary; perform duties in a manner which encourages attainment of goals, contributions and business for the Main Line Animal Rescue and its programs.
- Treat people and animals with respect; contribute to effective teamwork; and foster public relations beneficial to Main Line Animal Rescue and its programs; promote a humane and caring attitude toward all animals and treat all animals humanely, properly and with compassion at all times, regardless of circumstances including those that are sick, injured, feral or aggressive.
- Assist when needed in the shelter, clinic, surgery, critical care unit or other department or location.
- Perform all duties of veterinary technician as required.
- The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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givingtuesday
Every day, animals give us so much - they give us love, companionship, friendship and so much more. This year, more than ever, they also give us purpose and hope.
That's why today, on #GivingTuesday, we're asking you join us in changing the future of some of the region's most vulnerable animals.
Imagine the power your gift can have - not only on dogs and cats rescued from "puppy mills" and high intake shelters, and the homeless cats surrendered into our care, but the impact your gift will also have on to the helpless animals still out there waiting to be saved.
Will you make a difference?
ChallengeMatch
Support Our Lifesaving Mission
Thanks to our Board of Directors, from now through December 31, all donations are being matched up to $20,000 to provide more second chances.
Please donate today to save more lives.
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Isolation Unit
End of Year Match
End of Year Match
Your donation will have double the impact! The Board of Directors and a special donor will match your donation dollar for dollar up to $135,000 as part of a Challenge Match Grant. Every single dollar you donate, up to $135,000, will be doubled between now and December 31, 2023. This means you can help us raise $270,000 before the end of the year to save hundreds of animals.
