About Main Line Animal Rescue
The PSPCA’s Main Line Animal Rescue sits on the 60-acre Pickering Meade farm in Chester County, just outside Phoenixville. Founded as an independent rescue dedicated to healing animals who had run out of options, MLAR joined the Pennsylvania SPCA in 2018.
The farm campus gives animals room to decompress: pasture for horses and barn animals, quiet spaces for under-socialized dogs, and a behavior team that prepares every animal for life in a home.
Adopt Julia
Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for adoptions — no appointment needed, just walk right in.
Meet Your Future Family Member at MLAR
Events at the Farm
View all eventsWhat Makes MLAR Special?
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The FarmSixty Acres of Peace
Sixty fenced acres of pastures and trails — room for every animal to decompress, explore, and just be themselves again.
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On-Site CareShelter Hospital
A full hospital for MLAR's most vulnerable — ICU, surgery, radiology, dental care, and spay/neuter, all under one roof.
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Building ConfidenceBehavior & Training
Specialized sessions help under-socialized and fearful animals build the confidence they need for life in a home.
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NOT JUST CATS & DOGSEvery Kind of Rescue
Tortoises, goats, birds, reptiles — the farm has room for animals who don't always fit the typical shelter mold.
Volunteer at the Farm
At MLAR, volunteers aren’t just extra hands — they’re the reason animals who’ve been through the worst learn to trust again. Some arrive from Pennsylvania’s puppy mills, some from our own Animal Law Enforcement cases, others from shelters that simply ran out of room or time.
Whatever brought them here, they all need the same thing: patience and someone willing to show up. Sixty acres gives them space; our volunteers give them time. More than 600 people do that here, and every one of them shapes what this farm becomes.
I came out to walk dogs one Saturday and never really left. Watching a dog who would not come near you decide, in her own time, that you are safe — that is the whole thing, right there. The team here makes it easy to keep showing up.
Veterinary Services
Trap-Neuter-Return
We help manage and care for community cats around the farm and surrounding areas — humanely, and at low cost to the colonies we serve.
By appointment only. Full details on our TNR page.
Spay & Neuter
We provide spay and neuter surgery right here on the farm, helping control pet overpopulation in our community.
By appointment only. Full details on our Spay & Neuter page.
Pet Services
Lost or Found a Pet?
Start by visiting our Lost & Found page to file a report and see your next steps. If you need to bring a stray to the farm or have questions after reporting, call (610) 933-0606.
Surrender a Pet
If you’re no longer able to care for a pet, we’re here to help. Visit our Surrender page for next steps.
Animal Law Enforcement
Chester County falls under our jurisdiction. If an animal needs help, our Animal Law Enforcement team is ready to act.
Leadership at Main Line Animal Rescue
Local expertise, backed by an entire organization — meet the team behind MLAR.
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Dr. Alicia Royer, DVM
Veterinarian
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Gabby S.
Manager of Volunteer & Community Programs, Main Line Animal Rescue
Gifts of Healing at MLAR
Support the care and sanctuary that gives traumatized animals their lives back.