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America's First Animal Shelter

320

Animal Lives

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1497

Human Hearts

Touched

2019

FEATURED PETS

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Pandora (aka Nancy Wheeler)

Gorgeous tortie girl Pandora (aka Nancy Wheeler) has been waiting at the shelter for you since January, over 220 days, and is wondering what's taking so long! This independent lady's favorite things include relaxing in cozy cat beds, playing with toys...

Animal Type: Cat

Gender: Female

Age: Adult (1 - 7 years)

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Bradley

Senior boy Bradley doesn't understand where the sun went or why it's dark all the time now, but even though he's blind his nose works fine, and his heart loves as strongly as ever. Adopted from another shelter as a young pup, he grew up in a home with...

Animal Type: Dog

Gender: Male

Age: Senior (7+ years)

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Jazz (aka Jonathan Byers )

Kitty boy Jazz doesn't know why he's suddenly a strange shelter instead of the home he grew up in. He's pretty overwhelmed but trying to be brave. Just give him time and you two will make beautiful music together.

Animal Type: Cat

Gender: Male

Age: Adult (1 - 7 years)

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Bradley

I am a sweet, blind, senior man looking for my forever, patient home. Come meet me today!

Animal Type: Dog

Gender: Male

Age: Senior (7+ years)

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Stripes (aka Max Mayfield)

Lovely lady Max Mayfield (aka Stripes) is a shy little tortoiseshell kitty. She’s looking for a loving, patient home where she can come out of her shell. Adopt!

Animal Type: Cat

Gender: Female

Age: Adult (1 - 7 years)

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Mimosa

Adorable wide-eyed kitten girl Mimosa was abandoned on the street - will you come give this sweetheart a happy home?

Animal Type: Cat

Gender: Female

Age: Juvenile (6 months - One year)

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A Pioneer in Animal Welfare

Founded in 1874, the Morris Animal Refuge is America’s First Animal Shelter. We are committed to adoption, education and high-quality care, and as an open-admission shelter, we have never turned an animal away.

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EVENTS

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August
23
2019

America's Next Top Pet

Photo Shoot Yappy Hour

August
26
2019

National Dog Day with Shake Shack

Celebrate National Dog Day Monday, August 26th 11am - 9pm with Morris Animal Refuge, Shake Shack, & your furry best friend.

August
27
2019

Home Buying to Support Homeless Pets

Learn easy steps to home ownership while supporting homeless animals in finding their homes! A free home buying workshop to supports Morris Animal Refuge.

August
28
2019

Phillies Phunraising with Morris Animal Refuge

Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates @ Phillies- 6:05pm! Support Morris Animal Refuge and buy your ticket today :)

September
04
2019

South Street Safari with Philadelphia Magic Gardens (Rescheduled)

Your favorite neighborhood scavenger hunt is back! Bring your dog, your family, and your friends and meet us at PMG.

September
10
2019

Rufftop Pawty!

Yoga, Food, Drinks, Dogs! A community event featuring food and drink by Sunset Social and yoga by Amrita Yoga & Wellness!

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September
30
2019

Buy a Membership, Help a Furry Friend

Stay active even in the extreme heat!

September
30
2019

"Gimme Shelter" - 2019 Summer Newsletter

Celebrate our year with us!

August
17
2019

A Nation Wide Effort to Clear the Shelters!

Each year, over 1,000 animal shelters across the country join forces with NBCUniversal in a nation-wide effort to “Clear the Shelters.” This year, Morris Animal Refuge’s 2019 Clear the Shelters was an extra special day.

August
07
2019