New York Animal Shelters

649 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Reclaimed Dignity Animal Sanctuary
    103 Long Lane
    Bloomingburg, NY 12721
    +1 845-645-3095
    Details
    Regional SPCA
    117 West Fulton St
    Gloversville, NY 12078

    Located in Fulton County

    (518) 725-5956
    Details
    Rescue City
    Rescue Organization

    Brooklyn, NY 11214
    Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 101 Gracie Station
    New York, NY 10028
    Rescue Pit, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 10219
    Rochester, NY 14610
    Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions
    Rescue Organization
    3177 Latta Road Box 161
    Rochester, NY 14612

    Located in Monroe County

    585-210-2509
    Details
    Riverhead Shelter Volunteer Program
    Shelter Organization
    Old River Road
    Manorville, NY 11949

    Located in Suffolk County

    516-369-1544
    Details
    Riverhead Shelter Volunteer Program
    Shelter Organization

    Eastport, NY 11941
    (631) 533-2738
    Details
    ROC the Dogs Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 16795
    Rochester, NY 14616
    (585) 210-3647
    Details
    Rochester Animal Control
    184 Verona Street
    Rochester, NY 14608

    Located in Monroe County

    585-428-7274
    Details
    Rock n' Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    South Salem, NY 10590
    (914) 774-8423
    Details
    Rockland County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    65 Firemens Memorial Drive
    Pomona, NY 10970
    +1 845-354-7900 Mon Closed
    Details

    Animal Shelters in New York

    New York has 649 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 60 counties. The mix is fairly even between animal shelters and rescue organizations. New York itself has more than anywhere else in the state, followed by Brooklyn and Rochester. Between them there are dogs and cats of every age and size in New York, and the right one is rarely the one you set out looking for.

    New York has 649 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    New York itself has more than anywhere else in the state, followed by Brooklyn, Rochester and Buffalo. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Suffolk, Nassau and New York counties have the most, though listings reach 60 of New York's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.
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