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Morris Animal Refuge

A Philadelphia animal welfare group, founded in 1874, that runs adoptions, a community cat program, and a Philly Pets program. It also places animals in foster homes and uses shelter volunteers.

  • Kids OK
  • Ages 14 and up

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What they do

Volunteer at the shelter (age 14 and up) or in the PetSmart cat role (age 18 and up), or foster an animal in your home until it is ready for a new family. Start with the interest form for the role you want.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Ages
Ages 14 and up
Who is there
Teens, Adults of any age

When and where

Adoption hours are Tuesday and Saturday noon to 5 pm, and Wednesday and Friday noon to 7 pm. Shelter volunteer shifts depend on the role, and PetSmart shifts run about three hours.

Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Times
Daytime, Evening

Morris Animal Refuge

Address
1242 Lombard Street
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Fill out the shelter interest form on the volunteer page, or the Under 18 form if you are 14 to 17. To foster, complete the foster questionnaire or application on the foster page. Volunteer questions go to volunteer@morrisanimalrefuge.org..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

The site does not describe a typical shift. Shelter volunteers may help with animal care, dog walks, cat socialization, photos and animal bios, transport, or fundraising events, depending on the role. Because the volunteer page noted a waitlist dated January 2025, ask about the current wait before you plan to start.

Tips for your first visit

  • Read the volunteer waiver linked on the volunteer page before your first shift.
  • Adoption hours are listed on the site, so you can plan a visit to see the animals at 1242 Lombard Street.
  • If you are under 18, plan for an adult to supervise, since the page says minors may need it.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: The way in is clear (an interest form and then a volunteer waiver), but the volunteer page notes a waitlist dated January 2025, and foster applicants complete counseling before a first pet. An application step comes before you see what it is like..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
September 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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