Pittsburgh Mobile Veterinary Service (non-emergency)
Call 412-509-8215 for information

Veterinarians - Farm Animals and Livestock

Doggie Playgrounds

Citiparks offers several special areas where your dog can legally run without a leash. 
Off-Leash Exercise Areas (OLEAs) are important for dog socializing and unhindered play.

The dog must be on a leash at all times, unless utilizing one of the Off-Leash Exercise Areas (OLEA’S). Dogs are not allowed in playgrounds, fields or courts at any time. ( Ordinance 473.05b). This ordinance is enforced.

For more information on off-leash areas, please call 412-255-2539.

Year-round Off Leash Areas:

• Allegheny Commons Park (West Commons), Central Northside
• Bernard Dog Run, Lawrenceville
• Downtown OLEA
• Frick Park, Squirrel Hill
• Highland Park
• Olympia Park, Mount Washington
• Riverfront Park, South Side
• Riverview Park, Perry North

Holistic Pet Services - Acupunture, Massage, Natural Wellness

Veterinary Holistic, Integrative and Complementary Medicine can include:

• Acupuncture for pain management, appetite stimulation, enhanced circulation and improved immune response
• Massage therapy to relieve muscle tension, soreness, spasm; provide relief from chronic pain and discomfort from arthritis, hip dysplasia, intervertebral disc disease; and for emotional well-being (calm hyperactivity or anxiousness)
• Chiropractic care to enhance mobility, relieve pain, and improve immune response
• Healing Touch for Animals® to promote stress reduction, a healthy immune system and enhancement of the pet’s innate ability to heal
• Laser therapy for pain relief, accelerated tissue repair and inflammation reduction
• Nutritional supplements that can safely be added to conventional medical therapies
• Rehabilitation to promote comfortable mobility, and to maintain or improve body condition
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of medicine developed in China. Its roots are in writings and practices which were developed over millennia. TCM may use acupuncture, herbs and other natural substances, acupressure, food therapy and exercise to maintain health in humans and animals, and to treat disease.

Stables and Kennels - Staycations

Pet Friendly Hotels In Pittsburgh Metro

Animal Shelters, Rescues, Animal Welfare

To report animal cruelty in Allegheny County
- Humane Investigations Dept.  412-847-7000 x7066

Hope Haven Farm Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

A non-profit farm animal sanctuary in the North Hills of Pittsburgh
 2506 Wexford Bayne Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143
Their mission is to rescue neglected pigs, goats, sheep, llama, donkey, alpaca, emu, and all farm birds. These animals have been surrendered at local animal shelters, confiscated by local humane agents and police, or saved from factory farms. They now live out their lives with comfortable housing, nutritious food, and companionship from others of their own kind. It's also open to the public as a guided tour ~

Please note - they do not rescue or rehabilitate wildlife. Contact Pa. Game and Wildlife.

How To Help

Pet Transportation
Contact the services directly and far in advance of trips 
and appointments to verify practices, scheduling and pricing

Some local pet sitters in the area also arrange transportation for your pets.