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Animal Shelters & Rescues in New York, NY

49 of the 390 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in New York are shelter and rescue services.

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

  1. Humane Society of New York

    306 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022-2006

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  2. Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC)

    326 E 110th St, New York, NY 10029

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  3. Animal Haven

    200 Centre St, New York, NY 10013-3647

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  4. Social Tees Animal Rescue

    443 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009

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  5. Wild Bird Fund

    565 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024-2403

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  6. KittyKind

    44 Union Sq E, New York, NY 10003

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  7. City Critters

    1107 Broadway, New York, NY 10010

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  8. Neighborhood Cats

    244 5th Ave Ste 2222, New York, NY 10001

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  9. Place For Cats Inc

    230 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022

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  10. Veterinarians International

    223 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001

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  11. Waggytail Rescue

    170 Norfolk St #10, New York, NY 10002

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  12. NYC Puppy Palace

    101 West End Ave, New York, NY 10023

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  13. No Dogs Left Behind

    244 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001-7604

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  14. Animal Pet

    11 Park Pl, New York, NY 10007-2557

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  15. Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA

    1463 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028-1927

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  16. Saving Little Lives

    275 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001-0112

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  17. Best Friends Lifesaving Center

    307 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013-5325

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  18. Bideawee

    410 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016-2702

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  19. Bideawee

    152 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011

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  20. Animal Lighthouse Rescue

    New York, NY 10014

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  21. Aspca

    326 E 110th St, New York, NY 10029-3002

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  22. Pound Hounds ResQ

    415 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011

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  23. Cat Castle NYC

    336 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033-6803

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  24. Best Friends Animal Society

    307 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013

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  25. Best Friends Pet Adoption Center

    New York, NY

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  26. Animal Control Of New York

    110 William St, New York, NY 10038-3929

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  27. Shelter Reform Action Committee (SRAC)

    127 W 83rd St, New York, NY 10024-0800

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  28. Shelter Chic

    Hell's Kitchen, 726 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019-1311

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  29. The Good Life Dog Rescue

    New York, NY

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  30. billys loving cats

    116th St, New York, NY 11356

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  31. BARC Shelter

    86 N 1st St, New York, NY 11249

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  32. Heart and Hand Society

    319 E 50th St #5k, New York, NY 10022

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  33. La Candelaria East Harlem Community Center

    306 E 105th St, New York, NY 10029-5059

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  34. Social Tees

    124 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003

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  35. Waggy Walkers Pet Services

    45 Cumberland St, New York, NY 11205-1068

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  36. Petfinder

    Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029

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  37. Paws of Hope

    125 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016-7020

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  38. Animal Advocates Inc

    545 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018

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  39. Celine frenchiee

    3347 Olinville Ave, New York, NY 10467-6436

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  40. Pet Pawlour

    1866 Victory Blvd, New York, NY 10314

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  41. Fort Washington Men's Shelter

    216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032-1322

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  42. Petstablished

    349 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016-5019

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  43. The Artemis Project-NEW YORK

    318 W 77th St, New York, NY 10024-6858

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  44. Boroughbred of Manhattan

    326 E 110th St, New York, NY 10029-3002

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  45. AMDbeautiful

    Queens NY, Whitestone , New York, NY

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  46. Monkey Bili

    102 N End Ave, New York, NY 10282-1159

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  47. Sean Casey Animal Rescue

    551 39th St, New York, NY 11232-3001

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  48. Animal - Rescue Center

    171 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002-1501

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  49. Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue

    New York, NY 10007

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Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.