Directory of Animal Shelters in New York State

Looking for a new pet? Please consider adopting a new dog or puppy from an animal shelter in New York. You’ll find information on all of the animal shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups we’ve partnered with in New York below. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in New York.

Paws Crossed Animal Rescue

Elmsford, NY

Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Paws Crossed is a private organization which relies solely on donations, grants and fundraising events income; they do not receive any Federal, State or Local assistance. They are dedicated to being a true no-kill rescue. They are committed to saving as many lives as they can, while also providing the best possible environment for the pets in their care. See Details

H.O.P.E. Pet Adoption Center

Saratoga Springs, NY

H.O.P.E. Pet Adoption Center H.O.P.E. Pet Adoption Center is a not-for-profit organization of animal lovers located within Wilton Mall in Saratoga Springs, NY. They give homeless pets a second chance at a wonderful to be a part of a family, a therapy pet or someone's best friend. The goal is to find suitable adopters who can provide these pets with a lifelong commitment of love and care. See Details

Social Tees Animal Rescue

New York, NY

Social Tees Animal Rescue Social Tees Animal Rescue is a not-for-profit, strictly no-kill 501c3 organization in the East Village of NYC that takes abandoned animals from kill shelters and provides them with safe haven and veterinary care before placing them in proper forever homes. Social Tees rescues and rehabilitates over 3,00 dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles per year. All dogs and cats for adoption are spayed/neutered, tested, vaccinated, de-wormed, de-flead, de-mited, microchipped, and more. Social Tees also runs an “Underdogs and Undercats” program, through which they find homes for as many special needs and blind, senior, and injured animals as possible. Learn more at socialteesnyc.org; Facebook.com/socialteesanimalrescue; Instagram @socialteesnyc See Details

Adopt-A-Dog, Inc.

Armonk, NY

Adopt-A-Dog, Inc. Adopt-A-Dog is a dog and cat rescue sanctuary organization serving New York and Connecticut and beyond for three decades. Our sanctuary is open seven days a week. Our dedicated staff and volunteers strive to provide the best care possible while the animals are at our sanctuary awaiting safe and permanent homes. Adopt-A-Dog's mission is to find safe, permanent and loving homes for companion animals, while enhancing their lives as well as the people who benefit from them. We also provide life-time shelter to those animals least likely to be adopted. See Details

Pets Alive Westchester

Elmsford, NY

Pets Alive Westchester Pets Alive Westchester is an extreme no kill animal sanctuary. We aim to improve the lives of companion animals everywhere by any means possible. We also have branches in Middletown, NY and Puerto Rico. Visit us online . See Details

Wanderers' Rest Humane Association

Canastota, NY

Wanderers' Rest Humane Association WRHA founded in 1981 is the sole open admissions dog and cat shelter in Madison County which is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and compassion for the animals entrusted to us, striving to enhance adoptability, and re-homing adoptable animals at the highest rate possible, while educating and leading our community in creating a more humane society.

WRHA is a very unique shelter in CNY. We are the only animal shelter in Madison County but in addition we work outside of Madison County as we also have 3 off-site adoption centers in Onondaga County and hold contracts with 2 towns in Oneida County. As a result, we are serving animals and communities throughout CNY and as you can imagine the cost of doing so is high. However we believe in our mission and the importance of supporting as many as we can without putting boundaries on our service area. Our humane education program builds on the positive atmosphere of CNY. Our children are the building blocks, we are connecting with them in a fun and positive manner while educating them on responsible pet ownership and handling. In addition we partner with mental health and domestic violence programs, kindergarten through college level students, community based clubs and organizations, senior living communities and businesses throughout the CNY region. Our intention is to build stronger citizens and communities. Last year we provided over 300 presentations, held over 75 off-site adoption events, and taught 1,000 of individuals about responsible pet ownership. We continue sharing the importance of spay and neuter and the resources available. Last year we provided over 500 folks with assistance. See Details

Cookies for Sophie

Valhalla, NY

Cookies for Sophie Cookies for Sophie offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to provide unique and personalized gifts for various functions, parties, and significant moments throughout the year. In addition to wonderfully decorated jars with delicious dessert mixes or dog treats inside, we also give our customers the chance to personalize the tags on each Mason jar. Whether it be with a name, a brand, or a color, we are dedicated to working with you until every detail meets your expectations.

The goal of "Cookies for Sophie" is to raise $5,000 for the Westchester SPCA.We sell dry cookie mixes in decorative Mason jars as well as jars of homemade dog treats! 100% of the proceeds go to the SPCA. Please contact us to find out more about personalizing your jars and information on delivery or pick-up options. See Details

Gracious Friends Animal Sanctuary

Heuvelton, NY

Gracious Friends Animal Sanctuary Gracious Friends Animal Sanctuary is a not for profit 501 C(3) Charity dedicated to the rescue , care, nurturing, rehabilitation , and for some, loving life-long home for domesticated animals that have been seized , surrendered or have suffered abuse and neglect. See Details

SNARR Northeast Adoption Center

Brewster, NY

SNARR Northeast Adoption Center SNARR Northeast (Special Needs Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation) based out of Westchester County, NY, was founded in 2011 and is run by Courtney Bellew. They provide shelter for adorable adoptables! Stop by for a visit or to volunteer. See Details

The Sato Project

Brooklyn, NY

The Sato Project The Sato Project is dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico. They have rescued over 5,500 dogs to date, rehabilitated them with the highest standards of veterinary care and placed them in loving homes in the mainland U.S. See Details

Muddy Paws Rescue

New York, NY

Muddy Paws Rescue Muddy Paws Rescue is an animal rescue in New York, NY. The mission at Muddy Paws Rescue is to build support for a flourishing dog-friendly community dedicated to ending unnecessary euthanasia of companion dogs. This award-winning shelter has a wide range of dogs to select from and welcome into your family. Contact them today about fostering or adoption! See Details

Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary

Kerhonkson, NY

Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Kerhonkson, NY, is an adoption and sanctuary facility. Their motto is to "give the underdog's a last chance," which they achieve by providing a safe space for animals to live who may never be adopted. You are welcome to visit the sanctuary with your own dog to learn about the mission, play in the agility training facility, or look at the dogs, cats, small animals, horses or farm animals who need a home! See Details

Badass Animal Rescue

Brooklyn, NY

Badass Animal Rescue Badass Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization in Brooklyn, NY that rescues animals from high-kill rural shelters in the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can contact them to find a new sibling for Fido, or check out their upcoming events for a way to help support their mission. See Details

Ulster County SPCA

Kingston, NY

Ulster County SPCA Kingston, NY, is home to the Ulster County SPCA. This local shelter offers various services, including assistance with lost pets, pet food pantry services, a medical clinic, and pet adoptions for dogs, cats, and other small pets. They also have the Happy Paws Thirf Shop in Saugerties, NY, where the sales benefit the shelter and its animals. See Details