Animal Shelters
Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance
Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.
Why Adopt from a Shelter?
Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.
What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter
- An intake process where you complete an adoption application
- Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
- Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
- Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
- Post-adoption support from shelter staff
Types of Animal Shelters
Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters
These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.
Private Nonprofit Shelters
These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.
Rescue Organizations
Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.
Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help
- Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
- Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
- Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
- Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives
Find Shelters on Petzooie
Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.
2741. Animal Nation Inc
Animal Nation is a non-profit, entirely volunteer-run wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center, farm animal rescue and sanctuary, and domestic animal adoption center with locations in Westchester, New York, and Norwalk, Connecticut. Its goal is to end animal cruelty while fostering compassion in all living things.
2742. North Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
- Friday01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
- Saturday01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
- SundayClosed
Cats and dogs who have been surrendered, abandoned, or the victims of abuse can find safety at the North Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NCSPCA) in Essex County, New York.
2743. Warwick Valley Humane Society
- Monday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Tuesday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Wednesday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Friday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
The Warwick Valley Humane Society is committed to enhancing the lives of animals in our neighborhood and beyond by safeguarding all creatures and providing lost and abandoned pets with safe, happy refuge until they may be reunited or adopted.
2744. Social Tees Animal Rescue Office
Finding permanent homes for abandoned dogs and cats is the mission of Social Tees Animal Rescue, a non-profit (501c3) organization in New York City. We are a community-focused, foster-based organization that was established on the tenets of responsible pet ownership and providing a welcoming environment for our staff and volunteers.
2745. Pet Pride of New York, Incorporated
- Monday12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
- Tuesday12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
- Wednesday12:00 PM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday12:00 PM - 06:30 PM
- Friday12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
- Saturday12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
- Sunday12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Pet Pride helps save the lives of homeless cats in our neighborhood by offering refuge, medical attention, and placement in loving homes.
2746. ARF - Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- Friday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Saturday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Sunday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons aggressively saves cats and dogs, gives them exemplary care, and offers them a safe haven until they can find loving homes.
2747. Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter
- Monday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- SundayClosed
The Smithtown Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is a point of entry for all lost, stray, and surrendered animals, primarily for the inhabitants of Smithtown. It is situated at 410 East Main Street. Any stray animal is kept at the shelter for the least required amount of time—three days—while staff members look into potential owners and work to reconnect missing pets with their worried families. Our staff gives the animals care during this period so they can wait for their families with as little discomfort as possible. The animals are then assessed and put on the adoption floor where they might find new homes if the owner cannot be found.
2748. Animal Care Centers of NYC - Manhattan
- Monday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
- Friday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Sunday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Every day of the week, people from all over New York City visit animal care centers to find resources to help them maintain their pets in homes, find lost pets, and adopt new furry family members.
2749. Putnam Humane society
- Monday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Friday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
In Putnam County, New York, there is an animal shelter called the Putnam Humane Society. Marjorie Jenkins established our organization in a modest barn on Nichols Street in the year 1957.
2750. Humane Society of Westchester
- Monday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
The Humane Society of Westchester, originally known as the New Rochelle Humane Society, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to strengthen the link between people and animals by providing compassionate care for animals in the Westchester County and surrounding areas.
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