Best Friends Pet Adoption Center

232 Varet Street Brooklyn, New York 11206

Dogs & Cats

Best Friends Pet Adoption Center animal shelter in Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn Shelters

(929) 777-3016 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Today
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Brooklyn, NY

Best Friends Pet Adoption Center is an animal shelter located in Brooklyn, New York, about 4 miles west of New York, NY. It is open daily, including Monday through Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The center works collaboratively with animal rescue groups, city shelters, and dedicated individuals to save the lives of cats and dogs in New York City, offering pet adoption, foster programs, volunteer opportunities, and community support. All pets adopted from the center are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and the shelter operates as part of Best Friends Animal Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that also runs the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals.

Before you go

Adopting from Best Friends Pet Adoption Center

Adoption process

Browse adoptable pets online or visit in person, spend time with the animals and adoption counselors, then fill out an application and meet with a counselor to finalize; all pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, with same-day adoptions often possible.

Service area: New York City
Animals served: Dogs & Cats