Important Information About Us

⭐️ All things Information⭐️

I wanted to take a moment to answer a few questions we get continuously:

First and foremost, we are a foster based rescue in Pennsylvania, with foster homes in Bedford, Somerset, Blair, Cambria, Allegheny, Westmoreland and even Dauphin counties. Our main base of Operations is the Bedford/Somerset area. We do not have a specific location at this time because we are not a shelter. We eventually will be building an adoption center, but that will come in the future once donations pick up and we can get grants. Every dog we have available for adoption is currently in a foster home so that we can learn more about them, their likes and dislikes, their behaviors, etc. and so they can learn what a family is supposed to be before transitioning to their forever.

Each available dog can be found under the photos tab on this page-go to albums and then “Adoptables.” They can also be found on our website. The status and bio of each dog is listed, are updated daily as needed, and follows a method similar to a traffic light.

💚Accepting Applications💚-please apply! They’re still waiting for a family

💛Meet/Greet Pending💛 this means that a dog has had an adopter approved and is in the process of meeting the current family and their dogs. You can still apply but please note that if the meet goes well, adoption will follow. If the meet does not go well, we will reopen applications and if you have applied and have been approved, we will then set up a meet with you.

❤️Adoption Pending/Not Accepting Apps/Apps on Hold❤️ 

this means that: 

-a dog has a family and will be adopted, the adoption day just has not arrived yet 

or

-the dog is not yet ready to find a home

Please do not apply

Fosters are always needed. Please do not apply to be a foster with the intent to adopt. We understand that occasionally there are foster fails (I’ve done it myself!) but without fosters we simply can not continue to save lives. If you think you may want to adopt a dog you are planning to foster, then fill out the adoption application instead. 

Again, all of our current dogs being posted are in foster homes. When you are approved to foster, we match you with a new dog that will be brought in from one of our shelter partners.

Fostering lasts anywhere from a week to 8 on average. Sometimes longer if there is a special case. We provide everything the dog physically needs (toys, treats, crate if needed, food, blanket, leash, collar, ID tag) and all medical care and prevention. All we ask is that you provide a safe, loving environment, work on some basic training (sit, lie down), take photos and provide updates weekly. We have had a vast number of people apply to be fosters lately to avoid the adoption application process or to see if they’ll be a good fit for their home.

Fosters still have to go through this process. If you are interested in adopting a dog, please just fill out the adoption application. Once you are an approved adopter, you may still foster if you are not sure if you’ll be able to let the dog go to a new home. But We do not accept fosters to “try out dogs just to see if they’ll be a fit.” Dogs aren’t commodities, they are beings with souls and who have emotions. Moving them around from place to place can be extremely detrimental to their mental health. We will do our very best to match you with a dog who suits your home and lifestyle every time.

Fostering is literally one of the most important aspects of rescue and we need dedicated fosters who can let the dogs they’ve helped flourish, go to great homes when it’s their time. It’s not easy, but you can save countless lives.

Fosters must be committed to fostering the dog until it is adopted. From the time it arrives until it goes “home.” 

Adoption info:

Our fees depend on the age of a dog.

0-8 years $350

9+ years (seniors) $200

All adoption fees include:

All distemper vaccinations 

All Parvovirus vaccinations 

All Hepatitis vaccinations 

All Leptospirosis vaccinations 

All Parainfluenza vaccinations 

Rabies vaccination 

Lyme vaccinations (for most)

4DX bloodwork test for heart worm and tick borne diseases

Fecal testing for parasites

Microchipping and registration 

Spay or neuter (unless medically unadvised)

Deworming if needed

Any other medical care needed before adoption

And heartworm and flea/tick prevention to get you started.

The average cost for us to completely vet one animal with the items above is $650-$700...as long as everything is perfect and there are no emergencies or outlying issues/sicknesses that happen. When that occurs we have spent over $16,000 on one dog. More often than not, it is usually a vet care average of $1200-$1400 per dog brought in. We are not making money off of adoptions. We are strictly nonprofit and rely on donations to vet our animals and give them the care they deserve.

At this time, we only adopt to residents of PA, MD, WV, Ohio, DE, parts of NJ and NY and Virginia. If you have a question as to if where you live is accepted, please message us. This is in place in case an issue arises and a dog has to be returned, and also because most dogs have already been transported from quite a few states away and it can be too stressful on their mental state depending on the dog. And also because we are certain that there are dogs who need homes just as badly in shelters and rescues located in your own state if it is not one of the above.

Adoption applications can be found on the top menu of our website. Please answer every question honestly. We do require a $15 application processing fee to start your application. If a donation is not made for this fee, we will not process your application. This usually prevents any impulse applications and we are able to determine that the person is seriously interested in one of our Angels. Please also double check the email you enter and all phone numbers. 

Your fee can be submitted by:

Venmo @AbbysAngelsAnimalHaven

CashApp $AbbysAngelsAH

Zelle 814 279 7287

We no longer accept Paypal due to fees they charge.

When applying, please also understand that we are all volunteers and have full time jobs as well. If you have not had a volunteer reach out within 48 hours, please check your email (including the spam and junk folders). If you haven't received one, please reach out. We are human and can sometimes miss things.

To note before applying: all current animals in your home must be spayed/neutered unless medically unadvised (vet must confirm) and must be up to date on all legally required vaccines. 

Applications can take anywhere from two days to a week to process depending on your references. Please inform them someone from our organization will be calling so they are prepared to return a call if they do not answer. After your interview and references are completed, one of our volunteers will be in contact to schedule a home visit with you. The entire approval process and adoption completion may take 1-3 weeks total. There may also be other applicants for the dog you have applied for. Please note during your interview if you are Interested in another dog that would we determine would be a good fit, as there is only one of each dog no matter how many people apply. We appreciate your understanding.

Direct link to our adoption application here

Once an adopter is chosen, we inform every applicant by email. An adoption day will be set up with the director of the rescue. In most cases, we bring the dog to your home and he/she will arrive with a bag of food to get you started and an adoption bag—with toys, treats they like, a blanket they’ve had since they’ve arrived to give them some comfort during the transition, a leash, slip lead, collar and any medicines they are currently on. 

We do not accept deposits on any dog, nor will we hold a dog for a person. Adoption fees are exchanged once adoption paperwork has been filled out and the dog is in its new home.

Meet and greets. We normally do not let anyone do a meet and greet unless they are an approved adopter. This means they have submitted an application and fee, we have checked all references, background check and have done a home visit to be certain this will be a fantastic home and fit for one of our Angels. The exception being adoption events or public events in which dogs are in attendance. 

If you are an approved adopter, and have not adopted, you have first choice of the next dog you are interested in, as long as we feel the dog is the right fit and has the right personality for their home. If you think you may be interested in a dog in the future, you can always apply now, we will process your application and will keep it on file for 6 months. After 6 months we would require an update as to any changes in your home or status.

We are always looking for volunteers for fundraising, events, application processing, home visits and transports. If you are interested in any of these areas please send us a message or email.

To donate towards the care of our Angels, to sponsor an adoption fee, you can send donations to:

Venmo: AbbysAngelsAnimalHaven

Zelle: 8142797287

CashApp: $AbbysAngelsAH

Or by mail to us:

Abby’s Angels

120 W Pitt St

Strfrt 2

Bedford PA 15522

Or to our vet:

Veterinary Medical Center

609 Hospital drive

Everett PA 15537

By phone: 814-652-5108

(Please be sure to include for Abby’s angels in the memo line) 

We also have an ongoing Amazon Wishlists

To sponsor a dog, send us a message. We have monthly options to choose from. 

If you have any other questions, we would be more than happy to answer, please send a message. Facebook doesn’t always notify us of comments, so we may miss yours. You may also email to abbysangelsah@gmail.com

Our phone number is 814-310-2794 from 10-5 Monday through Friday for our office. Please leave a message if you would like a call back and no one answers, and please be patient as we are all volunteers with full time jobs. If it is an after hours emergency, you can TEXT 814-279-7287. We normally do not give call backs if the information you are seeking can be found here, on our adoptables album or by our posts. Our time and resources are limited so can’t always return calls just to reiterate info that is already posted.

Our website is AbbysAngelsAH.org for any and all applications, donations and volunteer info, and all of our adoptable dogs. For info, apps etc. click the top right hand pull down menu if on a cell phone.

Thank you so much for your continued support! Without you all sharing and liking/commenting on photos, our adoptions could not be possible. From the bottom of our hearts, WE APPRECIATE YOU!