The Pampered Pet's Guide to Philly: No Pet to Pamper? We'll Fix That!

By MIchael Schaffer

Posted on July 2007

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FRANCISVALE HOME FOR SMALLER ANIMALS. No-kill shelter on the Main Line with strict adoption guidelines, especially for dogs—interview, veterinary reference, home visit and $75. 328 Upper Gulph Road, Radnor, 610-688-1018; francisvalehome.org.

CAT VET. You won’t be able to resist the kitties on display, but just in case, the Cat Vet might let you take them home for a two-day trial. Adoption only costs $40. 2210 South Street, Philadelphia; 215-545-2287.

MAIN LINE ANIMAL RESCUE. Adoptions are free—after an in-home inspection and interview—but animals may have a history of neglect or abuse. By appointment only. 610-933-0606; mlar.org.

MORRIS ANIMAL REFUGE. The city’s best-known animal agency isn’t a no-kill shelter, and is notoriously choosy about its adoption procedures. But get through, and you’ll come home with a healthy, well-adjusted pet. 1242 Lombard Street, 215-735-3256; morrisanimalrefuge.org.

Originally published in Philadelphia magazine, July 2007

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No strict guidelines anymore
Posted by Anonymous | Mar. 12, 2008 at 6:26 PM

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Francisvale is a very old shelter/cemetary with a great deal of history. It used to be a wonderful place to visit. Unfortunately, the grounds and property aren't being taken care of. The majority of the graves are falling over/apart, it's very dangerous to walk through. One of the board members actually wants to dig up old graves in order to sell new ones for profit. How sick can you be?? The board and director are a disgrace to this lovely shelter. They do nothing for the animals. Francisvale has $2 Million in the bank that they refuse to use for much needed shelter improvements. I wonder where all of this money is going...Please get these animals out of there!