Humane Society of New York
306 E. 59Th Street New York, New York 10022
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About this shelter
Humane Society of New York in New York, NY
The Humane Society of New York, founded in 1904, is a nonprofit veterinary hospital and no-kill shelter located in New York, New York, in New York County, about 4 miles southwest of the city center. It operates a full-service dog and cat hospital alongside its adoption center, working to make high-quality, affordable veterinary care accessible to those who need it most while caring for dogs and cats affected by illness, injury, or homelessness. Beyond direct animal care, the organization advocates for stronger animal welfare legislation at the city, state, and federal levels and honors dedicated animal welfare and conservation leaders through its Humane Medal. It is one of 25 animal shelters and rescues serving New York County, NY.
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Adopting from Humane Society of New York
Adoption process
Applicants must fill out and submit an adoption application by email; adoptions are by appointment only after the application is processed and approved, with an in-person meeting and a home visit before finalizing the adoption.
- Service area
- New York City
- County
- New York County
- Animals served
- Dogs & Cats
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