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Main Line Animal Rescue

Where animals come to heal, rediscover trust, and build a bright future, guided by caring experts and an army of volunteers.

Address

1149 Pike Springs Road
Chester Springs, PA 19460

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Contact
Veterinary Services (610) 933-0819
Hours
Shelter & Adoptions
10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Daily)
Veterinary Services
By Appointment
About This Location

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.

Events at the Farm

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What Makes MLAR Special?

  • The Farm

    Sixty Acres of Peace

    Sixty fenced acres of pastures and trails — room for every animal to decompress, explore, and just be themselves again.

  • On-Site Care

    Shelter Hospital

    A full hospital for MLAR's most vulnerable — ICU, surgery, radiology, dental care, and spay/neuter, all under one roof.

  • Building Confidence

    Behavior & Training

    Specialized sessions help under-socialized and fearful animals build the confidence they need for life in a home.

  • NOT JUST CATS & DOGS

    Every Kind of Rescue

    Tortoises, goats, birds, reptiles — the farm has room for animals who don't always fit the typical shelter mold.

Make An Impact

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.

Volunteer Story

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.

PSPCA Volunteer, Main Line Animal Rescue

Veterinary Services

Affordable

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.

High Quality

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

Help with a Pet

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.

Our Team

Leadership at Main Line Animal Rescue

Local expertise, backed by an entire organization — meet the team behind MLAR.

  • Dr. Alicia Royer, DVM

    Veterinarian

  • Gabby S.

    Manager of Volunteer & Community Programs, Main Line Animal Rescue