Western PA Humane Society

Mission Statement

The mission of the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society is the prevention of cruelty to animals. The objectives of the Western PA Humane Society shall be: To provide the means for the prevention of cruelty to animals. To enforce all laws designated for the protection of animals. To secure the arrest and conviction of all persons violating such laws. To promote responsible pet ownership. To maintain an open door policy of accepting all animals surrendered by the public. To place all adoptable animals into adoptable homes. The objectives are Carried Out Through: Cruelty investigations and prosecutions. The education of children, adults and the training of dogs. Counseling to reduce the number of animal surrenders. Temporary sheltering of homeless, companion animals. Nurturing and improving the behavior of animals in our care. Veterinary services for sheltered animals and through a membership clinic. Placement Counseling for prospective adopters. Development of education literature about pet care. A pet cemetery. A pet loss support group. An active volunteer corps.