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Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  These rescuers rescue and have many animals for adoptions.   Help save a life, adopt a pet!!  Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

We dedicate this directory to helping more pets finding forever loving homes.  Click on the Golden Retriever for more information about our pet overpopulation problem.  

Did you know that Black dogs are the hardest to adopt out?  Many people overlook the black dog.  Click on the Black lab for more information.  

Select the type of animal rescue you are looking for: (What type(s) of animals do they rescue and adopt out.)  

This is a directory of Animal Rescuers throughout New York.  You may view listings in Pet type order.  Please keep in mind that some of these rescue are listed under their mailing address only.  This does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  If you can not find the listing under a heading, try searching under a different  heading.  Also, look under pet shelters, which is listed in alpha order by city.  For more information on any of the rescues listed here, please contact the rescue directly.    If you don't find the breed you are looking for, try contacting several of the rescue groups and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for.  Most likely, somebody will be able to help you.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

If you see a Animal Rescue group not listed, please let us know.  Select the type of animal rescue you are looking for: (What type(s) of animals do they rescue and adopt out.)  

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Here you will find a listing of Directories that list Animal Rescues in the surrounding New York state area.  

Animal Rescues & Shelters - New York 

Rescue Network Organization - The PetHobbyist family of web communities, and its staff, volunteers, users, and sponsors, support the responsible and ethical rescue of all kinds of animals: companion animals, working animals, and wildlife.

PGAA Rescue contacts - Provides dog and other pet rescue and adoption contacts in New York.  

NY State Animal Rescue Links - Listing of NY Rescues.  

Peppertree Rescue  - Peppertree Rescue, a Capital District Animal Rescue organization.  

Bugsy's Animal Adoptions  - Bugsy's Animal Network- Animals Available for Adoption, All Local Rochester NY Shelters.  

Several types of Animals 

These rescuers rescue and have adoptions for more than one type of animal, such as cats & dogs or all animal rescues etc..   Help save a life, adopt a pet!!  

Albany, NY  Animal Lovers  -  AnimaLovers voluneers have been rescuing and finding new homes for stray and unwanted dogs and cats all over the Capital Region.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 6426, Albany NY 12206   Phone: (518)-448-5468  

Albany, NY  Capital District Humane Association  - is the oldest, all volunteer, no-kill, private animal welfare group dedicated to serving the Capital Region of New York State.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 11330, Loudonville, NY 12211   Phone: 518-664-1237  

Batavia, NY  Volunteers For Animals of Batavia and Genesee County  - We are a nonprofit all volunteer organization.  Volunteers and Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021   Phone: 585- 343-6410

Brockport, NY  Pals4Pets Rescue, Inc  - We are a Non-Profit organization dedicated to the preservation of pets!  
Address:  37 Main St, Brockport, NY 14420   Phone: 585-260-7665  

Brockport, NY  Duffy's Friends Inc  - is an all volunteer, non-profit, animal rescue organization, is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless domestic pets.  
Address: 191 Evergreen Road, Brockport, New York 14420   Phone: 585- 865-1845   

Bronx, NY  The Poor Animals of St. Francis Inc  - We do not operate out of a shelter. Our animals are placed in foster homes that provide the animals with a temporary haven while waiting to be adopted by the family best suited to meet their individual needs.
PO Box 701 Throgs Neck, Bronx, NY 10465   Phone: 718-822-6044

Brooklyn, NY  Sean Casey Animal Rescue  - Donations and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Contact: Brooklyn, NY   Phone: 917-734-0442   

Brooklyn, NY  Brooklyn Foster Network  - is a non-profit corporation.  Our family and individual foster home system provides safe haven for abandoned, abused, or unwanted companion animals.  Donations and Foster homes needed!  

Brooklyn, NY  Muffin's Pet Connection  - We are a Non-Profit Community Animal Service Organization which has been serving NYC and surrounding areas.  We assist pet owners and rescuers in finding homes for pets including thousands of cats, dogs, puppies, kittens and other animals.
Address: 9728-3rd Ave. B125, Brooklyn, NY  11209-774  

Clarence Center, NY  Blue Skies Forever Rescue & Adoptions  - We are a small rescue that helps out any animal in need when we have the ability to do so.  All of our animals are in foster homes.  
Location: Clarence Center, New York 14032

East Greenbush, NY  Doggiehaven Rescue Kennels  - Currently the dogs are available to be seen by appointment only, at the convenience of the volunteers/foster homes.  Donations & Volunteers needed!!       East Greenbush NY 12061   Phone: 518 286-1177   

Eastport, NY  RSVP Inc   - is an all volunteer, nonprofit 501.C3 organization with a no-kill philosophy.  We are located on the eastern end of Long Island, NY.
Mailing Address:  PO Box 335, Eastport, New York, 11941   Phone: 631-369-RSVP   

Elmsford, NY  For the Love of Animals  - an animal welfare organization in lower New York state, is committed to saving abused animals and abandoned animals off the streets of New York.  Our goal is to provide sanctuary to hold the staggering number of abandoned, until we place the animals in homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 74, Elmsford, NY 10523   Phone: 914-591-8252  

East Greenbush, NY  Doggiehaven Rescue Kennels  - We are a privately run rescue program helping stray and homeless pets in the Albany NY area. All pets are spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated and available to approved homes.  WE DO NOT HAVE A FACILITY.  
Address:  East Greenbush NY 12061   Phone: 518-286-1177   

Fairport, NY Humane Society at Lollypop Farm - of Rochester & Monroe County.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address:  99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450   Phone: 585-223-1330

Ferndale, NY  Start of Something Great Rescues  -  Foster Homes Desperately needed!!  Our phones never stop ringing.  We have no more room!  Address:  PO Box 86, Ferndale, NY 12734   Phone: 845-292-7991  

Glen Wild, NY  Glen Wild Animal Rescue Corporation  -  A private non -profit rescue dedicated to helping homeless and abused animals.  We can use volunteers and any donations are greatly needed and appreciated as we are a non-profit organization.  
PO Box 714, Glen Wild NY 12738   Phone: 845-434-7191  

Granville, NY Peaceable Kingdom Animal Rescue LTD  - We help animals of all types and ages. Please check out our seniors. This rescue relies on volunteers, donations, and foster homes to run.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Location: Granville, NY 12832  

Huntington, NY Little Shelter  - Animal Rescue & Adoption Center.  33 Warner Road, Huntington, NY 11743 

Kirkwood, NY  Humane Enforcement and Animal Rescue Team Inc.  -  We are a no-kill, non-profit, tax exempt organization run by dedicated volunteers.  Anyone interested in adopting a pet may contact us via e-mail or telephone.  
Kirkwood, NY 13795   Phone: (607)775-4791 

Liverpool, NY  Pet Rescue  - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 393, Larchmont, NY 10538   Phone: 914-834-6955 

Liverpool, NY  Forever Friends Animal Rescue  -  Forever Friends is a small rescue group dedicated to help stray, sick and abandoned animals in Central NY. We currently have many animals of every kind in need of a loving home, but the number of cats that need a family is overwhelming.   If you are interested in coming to one of our foster homes call 516-8344 for a time when a visit is possible.  

Loch Sheldrake, NY  Katskill Mountain Critters  - We are a no kill rescue organization dedicated in helping stray, abandoned, disabled, and special needs animals. We spay, neuter, worm, and treat the animals as medical needs arise.  Donations and Foster homes needed!!  
Location: Loch Sheldrake, NY   Phone: 845-866-1975 or 845-583-4116  

Loudonville, NY  Capital District Humane Association  - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 11330, Loudonville, NY 12211   Phone: 518-664-1237

Marilla, NY  The Pet Connection Programs  -  
Mailing Address:  PO Box 149, Marilla, NY 14102   Phone: 716-652-0192  
Street Address:  12935 Williston Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052  

Marilla, NY  STAR (Save the Animals Rescue) Foundation  -  a non-profit animal welfare organization. We run a lost & found tag service for pets, Pet Line, and we have volunteers & members who are licensed wildlife rehabilitators and we network with other wildlife rehabilitators in our area.  
Address:  PO Box 519, Middle Island, New York 11953   

Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals  - The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Inc., brings together not-for-profit animal care groups to work with the City of New York to promote dog and cat adoption and spay and neuter programs to make New York a no-kill city.  

Medford, NY  Almost Home Animal Rescue and Adoption Inc  - We are a nonprofit organization.  We rescue dogs and cats from local municipal shelters, private homes and out of state shelters with very high euthanization rates.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 350, Medford, NY 11763   Phone: 631-627-3665

New York, NY  Bide-A-Wee Adoption Center  - Bide-A-Wee has placed homeless animals in loving and responsible homes. Through three shelters -- one in Manhattan and two on Long Island, Bide-A-Wee has found homes for more than 1 million homeless pets.  
Address:   410 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016  

New York, NY  New Yorkers for Companion Animals (NYCA)  - We are a non-profit, all volunteer animal rescue group in New York City. We are active in animal rescue and placement. We are also active in current animal issues in and around the New York City area.  
Address:  1324 Lexington Ave. #2, New York, NY 10128  

New York, NY  Sentient Creatures, Inc.  - Sentient Creatures was founded in 1994 to expand the work of animal rescue begun by its founder, Chitra Besbroda, in 1973. Sentient Creatures is the only group dedicated to consistently rescuing Harlem's abandoned, neglected and abused, and "junkyard dogs." In the 27 years since we began, we have placed more than 3500 animals into loving homes. We are a registered, non-profit charity.   Address:  PO Box 765, Cathedral Station, New York, NY 10025  

New York, NY  New Yorkers for Companion Animals  - (NYCA) is a small, nonprofit, volunteer run organization based in New York City's upper east side.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 286124, New York City, NY 10128-0002   Phone: 212-427-8273

Port Jefferson Station, NY  Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue  - Creating Long Islands Feral Feline Solution.  Need help spaying and neutering feral cats? Then our new clinic can help.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  608 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station, New York 11776
Phone: 631-473-6333

Port Washington, NY  Have A Heat Adopt A Pet Foundation -  has direct impact in saving the lives of lost, homeless, abandoned and abused sheltered pets that are needlessly euthanized.  
Address:  144 Luquer Road, Port Washington, NY 11050   Phone: (516) 292-1345  

Rochester, NY  Animal Service League, Inc  - is an all-volunteer organization concerned with the rescue, care and welfare of homeless domestic animals in the Rochester New York area.   The ASL building will now be open every Saturday and Sunday for adoption day from 12-3pm. We are located at 10 Dubelbeiss Lane near The Medley Center Mall in Irondequoit.  ASL will continue to hold adoption days at Petco in Pittsford.  Volunteers and Donations needed!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 90737, Rochester, NY 14609   Phone: 585-234-7275  
10 Dubelbeiss Lane, Irondequoit, NY 14617  

Rochester, NY  Animal Rescue Coalition Alliances  - is dedicated to the creation of a community collaboration of all local animal rescue groups/shelters along with veterinarians, other animal care professionals, local businesses, and citizens of the region.  We have no shelter so you must make an appointment to see one of our wonderful animals.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: Located throughout Western, NY (the Greater Rochester & Finger Lakes Regions)   Phone: 315-331-2055  

Rockaway, NY  A Right to Life for All Animals, Inc  - We are a not-for-profit, animal rescue organization committed to helping animals in need. Our organization began mainly in Rockaway Beach, Queens, and has now expanded into a Suffolk County Chapter- located in Brookhaven Township.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 930345, Rockaway, New York 11693   Phone: 631-473-6332   Nassau County  Queens County  

Sharon Springs, NY  Forgotten Friends Pet Rescue, Inc  - Our home for unwanted animals is called Whispering Willow Farm in Sharon Springs, NY we are the same group... Forgotten Friends Pet Rescue a 501(c)3 tax exempt rescue organization once located in Goshen, NY. We are now located in upstate Schoharie County . We are in need of volunteers to help care for the animals we will be taking in and also we need people to help us with fund raisers so our rescue animals can be properly cared for.  We also welcome donations of towels, throw rugs & cleaning supplies. We are in great need of a good running new or used pick van . Volunteers are welcome. Animals want and need love so call us to find out how you can help.
Call us at 518-284-2655  

Spring Brook, NY  Second Chance Sheltering Network - is an all volunteer, no-kill, tax-exempt, 501(C)(3), animal rescue organization located just outside of Buffalo, NY.  Donations and Foster homes needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 175, Spring Brook, NY 14140   Phone: 716-652-6051   

Staten Island, NY  Pluto Rescue of Richmond County - We are a non-profit, no kill animal rescue group.  
Address:  PO Box 140889, Staten Island, NY 10314   Phone: 718-227-0553 
Location: Richmond County 

Upstate, NY Cat & Dog Rescue  - Visit one of these four Animal Shelters first and look around. Friendly, affectionate, adoptable Cats and Dogs are waiting for you there!

West Hurley, NY Animal Welfare Adoption Network   -  providing shelter and protection for animals in New York. Our animal adoption center protects cats, dog and the animals of NY.
Address:  PO BOX 53, West Hurley, NY 12491   Phone: 845-679-0227  

Whitestone, NY  SAVE Animal Rescue - S.A.V.E-Silent Animal Voices Echo-Animal Rescue   Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes desperately needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: PO Box 570173, Whitestone, NY 11357   Phone: 718- 358-0774

Yonkers, NY  A Cause for Paws - We are a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization. We have no shelter of our own, so we foster and board all of our animals until we can find them loving homes.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  96 Halstead Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704   

Yonkers, NY  Pet Adoption League  -  is a tax-exempt, 501(3)c charity. We are a dedicated volunteer group that gives much needed help to a small animal shelter, located in lower Westchester County, New York.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 914, Yonkers, NY 10704   Phone: 914-663-7596  

Birds - Avian Rescue 

Bird Adoption Groups  - BirdAdoption.org - Bird Adoption - Adopt a parrot or another captive bird instead of contributing to the homeless bird problem by buying from a breeder. Educate yourself on proper bird care BEFORE adopting a bird. They make difficult, demanding 'pets' because they are wild animals!  

Parrot Rescue Inc  - We work to see that lost birds are reunited with their loving owners and abused or unwanted birds find new, loving environments.  Located in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. 

Priceless Parrot Reserve  - To take in any unwanted, abused, neglected or throw away bird, and give them a PERMANENT home.  Long Island, NY. 

Masbeth Bird Haven  - Maspeth Bird Haven, Inc. was founded in December, 2004.   Dedicated to the Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Safe Harboring of Parrot Species.  
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 780344, Maspeth, NY 11378

Central New York Avian Rescue  - We are located in upstate New York, and accept all healthy birds from parakeets to Macaws.  We provide a place for them to live a healthy happy life while awaiting adoption to a qualified human.  Address:  CNY Avian Rescue, 103 East 8th Street, Oswego, NY 13126  

Second Chance Bird Rescue  - Our goal is to provide a second chance to companion parrots. We will work to rehabilitate birds who have behavior issues. We feel that all feathered family members deserve a second chance to find a home and a loving family to join.  Rochester, NY 

Parrot Haven  - Address: The Parrot Fanciers' Club, Inc. , PO Box 128, Amityville, NY 11701 

See also Bird Information  or Avian Rescues  

Also See Avian Rescues

Cats - Cat/Kitten Rescuers    

Find many wonderful cats available for adoption at the following listings: 

Juggling Cats -  Listing of NYC cat rescues 

Maine Coon Rescue -  is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Maine Coon Cat rescue and shelter, nationwide Maine Coon Cat rescue organization.  Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  

New York City Siamese Rescue - is a small group of volunteers who find homes for orphaned and abandoned Siamese Pointed and Snowshoe cats and related breeds, such as Tonkinese, Balinese, Birman, Ragdolls, and Himalayans.  We board our Siamese cats and kittens in private foster homes to show them by appointment.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 1602, New York, NY 10163   

Kittyshockwave - is an independent not-for-profit organization founded to help rescue cats and kittens and find them permanent homes. We're located in the Upper West Side and Inwood, NYC, the Bronx (near Riverdale) and Brooklyn (Park Slope area). We show cats for adoption on Sundays from 2:30-6:30 pm at PETCO: West 92nd St. and Broadway. We rescue cats, spay /neuter them, give them shots and other necessary medical treatment, and adopt the animals to suitable homes. We are also involved in spaying/neutering/feeding projects for feral cats.  Phone: 718-796-2624  

Accord, NY Project Cat, Inc -  We have a new location in Accord.  Call for an appointment.  
Mailing Address:  571 County Route 2, Accord, NY 12404   Phone: 845-687-4983 or 4988

Albany, NY Whiskers Cats & Kittens -  Whisker's is a cat and kitten rescue group located in Albany NY. We have many wonderful pets that need homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 11190, Albany, NY 12211   Phone (518)448-9565  

Albany, NY Purrfect Companions Inc - is a local no kill animal welfare organization, which provides foster care and adoption services for cats and kittens. All Purrfect Companions cats and kittens live in a home environment (no cages, no cement) while they await adoption.
Address:  501 Second Street, Albany, NY 12206   Phone: 518-463-8709

Ardsley, NY Cat Assistance -  Cat Assistance is a small private cat shelter in Westchester County, NY. We have cats and kittens for adoption, most of them have been rescued from private owners who are forced to give up their pets.  Address:  P.O. Box 539, Ardsley, NY 10502 

Ardsley, NY Save Kitty Foundation - PO Box 260096, Bellerose, NY 11426   Phone: 347-993-3163   

Brightwaters, NY A Home at Last Animal Adoption Network - is a very small, all volunteer, non-profit 501(C)3 organization dedicated to bettering the lives of homeless and feral cats. Through a program of trap/neuter/release, we hope to bring down the number of feral cats on Long Island.   Foster Homes Desperately Needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 34, Brightwaters, NY 11718-0034   

Cape Vincent, NY Caring For Cats Foundation -  We are a not-for-profit organization to Trap, Neuter, Return, and Feed stray and feral (wild) cats.
Address:  PO Box 657, Cape Vincent, NY 13618   Phone: 315-654-3662

East Northport, NY  Grateful Paw Cat Adoption   -  is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of stray and abandoned animals in the Town of Huntington.  We are located in Suffolk County.  
Address:  104 Deposit Road, East Northport, NY   Phone: (631) 757-4517  

Englewood, NJ Only Hope Cat Rescue  Foster Home Based Rescue ( in New York City & New Jersey).  Due to an overwhelming amount of owner surrendered cats and rescued cats and kittens, we are closed for intake until further notice. If you have adopted from us or Metro Pets/Westside Animal Rescue and need to give up your adopted pet to us, we will take them back right away and happily find foster care.  Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: PO Box 164, Englewood, NJ 07631   Phone: 201-310-7084  

Greenport, NY  SAVES, Inc (Spay, Alter, Vaccinate Every Stray)  - a 501-c-3 non-profit corporation to address the needs of homeless and needy cats and their caretakers.
Address:  PO Box 453, Greenport, NY 11944   Phone: 631-722-0015  

Hamburg, NY Hope for Cats Inc - is a completely volunteer-run, nonprofit organization whose mission is to shelter, nurture, and socialize homeless and abandoned cats in a loving, home-like environment until they can be adopted to their forever home.  
Address: PO Box 243, North Boston, NY 14110   Phone: 716-997-8106

Hudson, NY Animal Kind Inc - is dedicated to the non-proliferation of unwanted animals, the protection and welfare of abandoned, feral and stray cats, and humanely reducing feline over population by preventing the birth of unwanted litters.  Our Adoption Center is open to the public every Thursday-Monday from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM
Address:  PO Box 902, 721 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534   Phone: 518-822-8643

Kew Gardens, NY CSM Stray Foundation -  A 501(c)(3) feral cat protection group. We practice TNR - Trap Spay/Neuter return with concerned caregivers in the care and overpopulation management of feral cats.  
Address:  PO Box 150128, Kew Gardens, NY 11415-0128   

Little Neck, NY  Animals Can't Talk Inc  - Our facility can physically handle only cats, but we do rescue an occasional dog who we board at our vet's office.  Our shelter is located in the Bayside area of Queens. Please call us to arrange for one of our volunteers to meet you and introduce you to our delightful shelter guests.  We are in DESPERATE need of volunteers and Foster Homes.  
Address:  PO Box 630408, Little Neck NY 11363   Phone: 718-393-7535  

Liverpool, NY  Kitty Corner of CNY  -  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
PO Box 182, Liverpool, NY 13088   Phone: 315-457-4420   

Little Falls, NY  Community Animal Programs CAP  - Starting out as a spay/neuter group, we have expanded to animal rescue and focus most of our efforts on homeless cats and kittens. We also assist caretakers of stray cats by humanely trapping the cats, take them to a veterinarian where they are altered and given a rabies vaccination and then released.  We are based in Little Falls, NY in central New York State (nearest big city is Utica).  
Mailing Address:   15 Jackson St, Little Falls NY 13365   Phone: 315-823-2323  

Lockport, NY  Niagara Feline Friends  -  6943 Ellicott Rd, Lockport, NY 14094   

Manhattan, NY  City Critters, Inc  - is a small 501(c)(3) cat rescue and adoption organization located and operating in the borough of Manhattan (New York City).  CCI rescues and places primarily cats and kittens, a small number of dogs, and occasionally other species. CCI promotes the spaying and neutering of domestic companion animals.  
Address:  PO Box 1345, Canal Street Station, New York, NY 10013   Phone: 212-252-3183  

Manhattan, NY  Companion Animal Placement - C.A.P., is a no-kill, non-profit organization committed to saving the lives of animals while educating the public about the spaying and neutering of all pets.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Location:  New York, NY 10011  

New York City, NY NYC Siamese Cat Rescue  - New York City Siamese Rescue, A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP, rescuing and placing orphaned Siamese cats and kittens into wonderful forever homes....  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 1602, New York, NY 10163   

New York City, NY Foster Cats - Homeless Cat Placement Networks  - is a network of private homes fostering cats abandoned at the NYC pound or on the streets.  We co-operate with similar rescue groups, so if you don't see what you're looking for, please ask!  

New York City, NY Neighborhood Cats  - We perform high profile TNR field projects which serve as models to the community and also provide hands-on assistance in other neighborhood-oriented projects. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Contact: 2576 Broadway #555, New York, NY 10025   Phone: 212-662-5761 

New York City, NY Only Hope Cat Rescue  Foster Home Based Rescue ( in New York City & New Jersey).  Due to an overwhelming amount of owner surrendered cats and rescued cats and kittens, we are closed for intake until further notice. If you have adopted from us or Metro Pets/Westside Animal Rescue and need to give up your adopted pet to us, we will take them back right away and happily find foster care.  Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: PO Box 164, Englewood, NJ 07631   Phone: 201-310-7084  

New York City, NY Tigger Foundation  - We are a volunteer rescue group in NYC. We rescue homeless and abandoned cats and kittens, give them proper medical care, and find them loving homes.
Address:  PO Box 172, Madison Square Station, New York, NY 10159   Phone: 347-393-3649 

New York City, NY Gotham City Kitties, Inc  - We DO NOT have a physical shelter or show space and rely on foster homes for all of our rescues.  Donations and Foster Homes needed!!  Currently 70% of ALL CATS are euthanized and 50% of ALL DOGS are euthanized at ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL of NYC.
New York, NY 10010   Phone: 917-653-9033  

New York City, NY Kats N K9Kastle  - is a small, not-for-profit rescue group, taking animals from bad situations and rehabilitating and rehoming them. We get many, many cats and dogs from the NYC shelters, where the rescue coordinators work very hard to place every last animal in a better situation.  
Location:  New York, New York   

New York City, NY New York City Rescued Kitties  - Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 614, New York, New York 10002   Phone: 212- 353-9783

Niskayuna, NY  Robin's Nest Rescued Cat Adoptions   - Our Adoption Clinic is located in PetSmart at Mohawk Commons in Niskayuna.  
Address:  Box 9515, Niskayuna, NY 12309   Phone: 518-868-9935  

Rochester, NY  Purebred Pals  - We are a group of dedicated volunteers who rescue purebred dogs and cats. We traditionally focus on the purebred pet, we do on occasion accept mix breeds into our program. If you are looking for a pet, please consider rescue.  Volunteers and Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Contact: Rochester, NY 14614   Phone: 585-226-1515  

St. Johnsville, NY   - St. Johnsville , NY 13452   Phone: 518-568-7162 

Salt Point, NY  P.A.N.T.  - Partnership for Animals Needing Transition (P.A.N.T.) is a not-for-profit 501.c(3) animal rescue organization located in Dutchess County, New York.   View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Contact:  PO Box 143, Salt Point, NY 12578   Phone: 845-486-7075  

Staten Island, NY  Feline Rescue of Staten Island  - is a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit group of volunteers.  The cats are rescued from 'high-kill' shelters ONLY and sadly, we are not able to save every animal.  Donations and Foster homes needed!!  
Contact:  Staten Island NY 10312   Phone: 917-656-0307

Stony Brook, NY  SBU Cat Network  - is an organization of student, staff, and faculty volunteers at Stony Brook University, formed two years ago to help hundreds of homeless cats on the SBU campus. You might try other no-kill shelters in the area: League for Animal Protection of Huntington, 104 Deposit Rd., East Northport; 631-757-4517. Bide-A-Wee Animal Shelters and Veterinarian Clinics, 118 Old Country Rd., Westhampton; 631-325-0200. Little Shelter, 33 Warner Rd., Huntington 631-368-8770. Save-A-Pet, Rte 112, ¼ mile north of Rte 347, Port Jefferson, NY 631-473-6333  The Cat Network desperately needs cat food, wooden shelters, temporary foster homes, financial donations, and volunteers.
Contact:  Stony Brook, NY 11794   Phone: 631-632-7840

Valhalla, NY  Forgotten Felines -  is a not for profit, no kill, all volunteer group of enthusiastic and caring people who help animals, mostly felines. We have a network of foster homes that open their homes and hearts to homeless and abandoned cats and kittens.  
Address:  PO Box 430, Valhalla, NY 10595   Phone: 914-428-7969 

Valley Stream, NY  Valley Stream Cat Rescue -  is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation staffed entirely by volunteers and foster homes.  VSCR was founded to assist in achieving the goal of eliminating homeless cats on Long Island.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address:  PO Box 1333, Valley Stream, NY 11582   Phone: 516-639-3394

Victor, NY  Pet Pride of NY -  The No-Kill Humane Society for cats only!  Located in Victor, New York  

Yonkers, NY  Bronx - Westchester Cat Coalition - Most of the cats we have rescued have been abandoned when people here moved or died.  We have a wonderful selection of sweet cats of different ages & breed types awaiting placement in good, loving homes.  If looking for that special pet or need animal advice please call us at 718-671-1695  

Also See:  More Cat Rescues Here  or  Cat Rescues

Dogs - Dog/Puppy Rescue    By Breed Order 

Find many wonderful dogs available for adoption at the following listings: 

Senior Dog Rescue  Looking out for older dogs 

Deaf Dog Rescue - USA   

Blind Dog Rescue - Owners of dogs that are blind or visually impaired caninesInformation on joining the blind dog email list.  

Furbaby Rescue  - First Coast Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue is based in the southeast, but with the help of our dedicated volunteers, we rescue and rehome small pure and mixed breed dogs throughout the United States, specializing in toy breeds, such as Chihuahuas, Lhasa Apsos, Maltese, Pomeranians, Poodles, Shih Tzus and Yorkies, .  FOSTER HOMES NEEDED: We need you wherever you are. We especially need homes in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.    View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address:  PO Box 330200, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233  

 All Dogs on Big Apple Pets  

Wolfspirit Toy breed Puppymill Rescue - We are a small not for profit 501(c)(3) rescue group dedicated to rescuing and re-homing toy breed dogs from puppymills.  We consist of  families and individuals who foster in our homes, help with transports, fundraisers, and education of puppymills.   We service IL, MN, NY, OH, and PA.  
Address:  2506 9th St. SW, Canton OH 44710   

Albany, NY  Peppertree Rescue, Inc -  The primary purpose of Peppertree is to help find homes for dogs in need who represent the character and temperament commonly associated with Golden Retrievers friendliness, intelligence and a peaceful, loving nature.   View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address:  PO Box 2396, Albany, NY  12220-0396   Phone: 518-435-7425  

Albany, NY Homeward Bound Dog Rescue -  is a nonprofit dog rescue organization located in and around the Capital District of New York.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address:  PO Box 5782, Albany, NY 12205   Phone: 518-424-1738 

Albany, NY Help Orphaned Puppies -  We specialize in raising orphaned puppies, abused, abandoned or special needs puppies.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address: Albany, NY 12204   Phone:  518- 799-2006   

Bronx, NY Derrek's Gleeful Rescue - Many of our dogs come from high kill shelters . All of our dogs are up to date on vaccines and spayed/neutered .  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address: PO Box 48, Bronx, New York 10470   Phone: 718 994-1220

Cold Brook, NY  Senior Dog Adoptions -  The goal of our program is to find permanent and loving homes for "senior" dogs that have been displaced from their homes for one reason or another.  Call or email us to talk about what kind of dog you're looking for or to arrange for an appointment to meet one of our gang.  
Mailing Address:  1060 Gray-Wilmurt Road, Cold Brook NY 13324-2805
Phone: 315-826-7545  

Conesus, NY Another Chance Ranch -  We are a nonprofit organization.  Donations needed!!  
Location: Conesus, New York 14435   

East Greenbush, NY  DoggieHaven Rescue Kennels -  We are a privately run rescue program helping stray and homeless pets in the Albany NY area.  Volunteers and Donations needed!!  
Location: Rensselaer County - East Greenbush NY 12061   Phone: 518 286-1177

Hornell, NY New Hope Rescue -  We are a group individuals that are trying to give a new life to the dogs that have been living in commercial breeding situations. Many of our dogs have never been handled or shown the outside world. They are available strictly for breeding purposes. It's now their turn at life. Most of the dogs that we rescue are in dire need of socialization.  Donations and Volunteers greatly appreciated.  
Address:  6124 S. Hornell Rd. Hornell, NY 14843   

Huntington, NY  The League for Animal Protection of Huntington/Dog Program   -  a nonprofit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of stray and abandoned dogs.  Please call if you are interested in joining us in our efforts to help our homeless dogs find loving, permanent homes. WE DESPERATELY NEED FOSTER HOMES.  We are located in Suffolk County.  
Address:  PO Box 390, Huntington, NY 11743   Phone: 631-757-9373  

New York, NY  All Dogs & Cats on Big Apple Pets  - 

New York, NY  Stray From The Heart   - Stray from the Heart is a non-profit dog rescue organization. Here you will find out how we started, where we are going and who is helping us get there. You can even adopt a dog from Stray from the Heart. Large dogs, small dogs, Pit mixes, Shephard mixes, all dogs are for up adoption and foster care! We are looking for wonderful homes for these wonderful dogs. Do you have a great home that you are willing to share with a furry canine that needs lots of love?  
Address:  PO Box 11, New York, NY 10024  

Oakland Gardens, NY  For Our Friends, Inc  - Our group has NO shelter of its own. All dogs are boarded at a veterinary hospital that has kennel facilities.  Call to make an appointment to come to the kennel where we house our dogs. The kennel is in Nassau County, Long Island.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 203, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364   Phone: 718-595-2161  

Port Washington, NY  The Dog Project   - Dogs and kids helping each other.  
Address:  95 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington, NY   Phone: 516-944-2000  

Rochester, NY  Purebred Pals  - We are a group of dedicated volunteers who rescue purebred dogs and cats. We traditionally focus on the purebred pet, we do on occasion accept mix breeds into our program. If you are looking for a pet, please consider rescue.  Volunteers and Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Contact: Rochester, NY 14614   Phone: 585-226-1515  

Breed Order: Dog rescue groups are in breed order from this point down.  If you don't find the breed you are looking for, try contacting several of the rescue groups and animal shelters and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for.  Most likely, somebody will be able to help you.  Some rescues will rescue other breeds other than what they specialize in.  So tell them, what your looking for and see if they can find that breed through their network of connections.  You may also try our Dog Breed Rescue page.  

Akita Rescue of Western New York -    PO Box 428, East Amherst, NY 14051   Phone: 914-747-4252  

American Britney Rescue - We are a national organization made up entirely of volunteers dedicated to assisting homeless Brittanys. Not all dogs available for adoption are on the website.  Volunteers and Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Location:  All states including NJ/ NY West Creek, NJ 08092
Phone: 609-296-8278 / 478-988-7875  

American Bulldog Rescue - We are in Desperate need of Foster Homes!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   Syracuse, NY  

American Manchester Terrier Rescue - Dansville, NY 14437  

Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association - ACDRA helps with rescue ONLY in the Mid-and North-Atlantic regions of the US - that includes the area from North Carolina north through Maine. 

ABC Basset Rescue - Basset Hound Rescue site serving New York State.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address: PO Box 463, North Collins, NY 14111-0463   

Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue  - Most of the dogs we place are turned over to us by animal shelters throughout New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and New York because of overcrowded conditions.     Pleasantville, NJ 08232   Phone between 6:30pm-9:00pm: 610-388-2434  

BREW Midwest Beagle Rescue -  We rescue beagles from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Southeastern Wisconsin.  Mid-Atlantic regions covers: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA and WV.  Mid-West region covers: IL, IN, MI and OH.  Foster Homes Needed!!  BREW desperately needs foster families in Eastern PA, Maryland, and the DC Metro area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  PO Box 522, Fox Lake, IL 60020  

Greater New York Bichon Frise Rescue - We foster rescued Bichons in our homes and are ever in need of approved foster homes to nurture our rescues until permanent homes are found.  Foster homes needed!!  
Location:  Kew Garden Hills, NY  

Riverside Bloodhound Rescue - These dogs come from all over the mid-Atlantic region from our home state of Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.   

Glen Highland Farm Sweet Border Collie Rescue  - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of abandoned and homeless border collies and border collie mixes. We also have foster homes in other locations in CT, MA, NJ and NY.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE .
Address:  217 Pegg Road, Morris, NY 13808   Phone: 607-263-5415  

New England Border Collie Rescue - We work together in the New England states of CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT, and in Eastern NY and Northern NJ, to find homes for stray, abandoned or unwanted Border Collies. We have no shelter. Dogs are fostered in private homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  

Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue - (formerly known as Kent County Border Collie Rescue) is a recognized non-profit group comprised of volunteers who give of their time, ability and their homes to help place Border Collies where they will be well cared for and loved.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  We currently serve the following states; Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Location: Chestertown, MD 21620   

Northeastern Boxer Rescue - all volunteer effort to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the Northeastern United States.  We work within Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.       P.O. Box 95, Sunderland, Massachusetts 01375 

Second Chance Boxer Rescue - is an independent, 501c3 not-for-profit organization that places boxers in need into loving homes throughout NJ, NY, PA and all of New England.   Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 525, Woolwich, ME 04579-0525   OR 
PO Box 323, Honeoye, NY 14471-0323   Phone: 1-877-281-3146   

Adopt A Boxer Rescue - is an all-volunteer charitable organization formed to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the northeast United States. We work within Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 423, Harrison, New York 10528    Phone: 877-570-0360   

Long Island Bulldog Rescue - 1254 North Country Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: 631-689-6245

Cairn Terrier Rescue USA - Cairn Terrier rescue and adoption. Listings of dogs available for adoption.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address:  F.D.R. Station, PO Box 6798, New York, NY 10150-6798  

Cairn Terrier Rescue Network Northeast Region - We are a national network of volunteers working to help re-home Cairns in need.  The Northeast Region is Serving CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT areas.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Location:  Whitesboro, NY 13492  

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue - Northeast Division - Serving CT, DC, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT and WV.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue - Find a rescue near you HERE. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE in Connecticut/Northeast. 

Cold Noses Warm Hearts Chihuahua Rescue - We service Delaware, DC, Maryland,  New Jersey,  New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.  

Crest-Care Inc Chinese Crested Rescue - a group of individuals living thrghout the Unites States and Canada who locate, transport, rescue, foster, provide veterinarian care and rehabilitates Chinese Crestes in need until they can be rehomed to suitable, well screened homes where they will thrive.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Location: Trenton, NY  

Chow Rescue of Central New York - Donations and Foster homes needed!! 
Contact:  Cicero, NY 13039   Phone: 315-699-3086

Cocker Pals Rescue -  is an internet based Cocker Rescue group based in upstate New York with a branch in Michigan.  
Address:  PO Box 351, Hobart NY 13788   Phone: 607-538-9895

Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County  was originally founded to help dachshunds in the Bucks County, PA area; however, our need and our ability to help stretches from Delaware to Southern New York. DRBC helps dachshunds regardless of age, color, size or medical difficulty.  DRBC is always looking for new volunteers.  View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE. 
Address:  PO Box 1009, Langhorne, PA 19047   Phone: 215-321-5558  

Doberman Rescue Unlimited - Servicing New England and Eastern New York.  We have has provided rescue services to more than 1500 dogs throughout the greater New England region and New York.  
Mailing address:  52 Tenney Rd, Sandown, NH 03873   Phone: 603-887-1200  

Long Island English Bulldog Rescue  - We are a nonprofit organization, serving the greater New York area.   
Address: 237 Plainfield Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001   Phone: 631-689-6245

English Bulldog Rescue and Adoption - The Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN) has volunteers working throughout the US and some in Canada.  

English Springer Spaniel Rescue Rescue of Long Island -  English Springer Spaniel Rescue finds new homes for unwanted and abused Springers in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Connecticut.

New England English Springer Rescue  Dedicated to the protection of English Springer Spaniels, The New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue is a group of volunteers that rescue stray, abandoned, relinquished or impounded English Springer Spaniels in the New England and New York areas and provides foster care, with the eventual goal of adoption. We are a non-profit 501(c)3, tax-exempt corporation.  

Long Island English Springer Rescue - Right now we have 20-30 English Springer Spaniels in need of loving homes!  We need your help!!  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  We service CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY and VT.   
Address:  163 Academy Street, Bayport, NY 11705   Phone: 207-846-6848  

Long Island English Springer Rescue - Right now we have 20-30 English Springer Spaniels in need of loving homes!  We need your help!!  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!  We service CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY and VT.   
Address:  163 Academy Street, Bayport, NY 11705   Phone: 207-846-6848  

BrightStar German Shepherd Rescue, Rochester NY  - We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based out of Rochester-, NY dedicated to saving German Shepherd Dogs.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Fairport, NY 14450 

German Shepherd Rescue of Central New York  - German Shepherd Rescue of Central New York (GSRCNY) was created to provide a lifeline to these German Shepherd Dogs with stable temperaments facing euthanasia in shelters throughout central New York.  

German Shepherd Rescue of Dutchess County NY  -  136 Jameson Hill Road, Clinton Corners, NY  12514  

German Shepherd Rescue 

Northstar German Shepherd Rescue - places German Shepherds in need in homes throughout the six New England States, and eastern NY State. If you are not in New England and are looking to adopt please feel free to contact us for listings of rescues in your area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: PO Box 291, Winchendon, MA 01475   

German Shorthaired Pointers Rescue of New England - is an all-volunteer organization committed to finding loving, permanent homes for German Shorthaired Pointers in need.  We place GSPs with families in our coverage area of CT, MA, RI, VT, NH and ME. In addition, we work cooperatively with GSP Rescue in NY state.  

Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue - We are a network of volunteers based in New England, New York and New Jersey who are dedicated to finding the best possible homes for Golden Retrievers in need. We have volunteers throughout the North East including Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, & New Hampshire as well as volunteers in the South East.  Volunteers needed!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  

Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue - is a non-profit organization operated exclusively by volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life of Golden Retrievers who are neglected, abused, or abandoned.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: PO box 566, Plainview NY 11803   Phone: 516-578-3803   

National Great Pyrenees Rescue - is a rescue organization that facilitates the placement of Great Pyrenees dogs across the country. NGPR’s organizers are experienced rescuers and breed advocates who are dedicated to placing Great Pyrenees into safe, caring companion or working homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  Maplecrest, NY 12454   Phone: 518-610-1338  

Forever Home Greyhound Adoption -  is a 501 C3 Not For Profit Organization dedicated solely to sheltering Greyhounds in need until a warm loving and responsible home can be found for them.  Adopting or Fostering a Forever Home Greyhound will be one of the most fulfilling things you have ever done .  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
213 West Fulton Road, Middleburgh, NY 12122   Phone: (518) 827-6143 

Italian Greyhound Rescue & Adoption - We're volunteers with the Italian Greyhound Club of America's rescue program, covering the areas of New York City, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. All adoptions are done through the national group.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Location: New York City, NY  

Jack Russell Rescue of Rochester - We take Jack Russells into rescue and foster care in order to find them new homes and offer them a second chance.  
Address:  28 Huntington Hills, Rochester, NY 14622   Phone: 585-338-7577 

King Charles Cavalier Rescue - We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and very much depend on public support to pay for the medical costs of the dogs we rescue. Our Northeast Region covers rescue adoptions in the following states: CT, DE, DC, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV.  View some of the animals we have available HERE.    Phone: 860-677-2558  

Long Island Labrador Retriever Rescue - View some of the animals we have available HERE.    
Mailing Address:  PO Box 3011, Shelter Island Hights, NY  11965

Metropolitan Maltese Rescue - Metropolitan Maltese Rescue is a group of Maltese pet owners who love the breed and seek caring, permanent homes for abandoned Maltese in the NYC tri-state area.