Shelters and rescue groups in New York

Animal rescue groups and shelters are the heroes of animal welfare. They work tirelessly (often as volunteers) to make sure that as many pets as possible are placed in loving, permanent homes.

What many people don’t realize is that these groups and shelters are the far-flung safety net for animals raised by irresponsible breeders. Thousands of purebred dogs and cats end up in shelters and rescue groups—along with the best “designer” breeds of all (mutts!) Adopting from a shelter or rescue group is a wonderful option for anyone looking for a pet, including purebred dogs and puppies.

After the Virginia puppy mill rescue, we saw the demand adopters have for purebred and small dogs. While we only had 180, there are many, many more in the area waiting for homes. Below is a list of great places to adopt pets in New York and surrounding states. Also, don’t forget Petfinder when searching for the perfect pet.

Click on the poster above for information about a Best Friends adoption event in Liberty, NY on November 10th. Several of the groups below will be there!

Rescue Groups in NY:
*Please note that this list may not include all rescue groups and shelters. If you know of a great group, post a comment at the end of this list.*

Riverfront Keeshond Rescue

Peppertree Rescue, Inc.

New Jersey Small Dog rescue

SOS Dogs

Companion Animal Placement

Animal Haven

Animal Lovers

Capital District Humane Association

PawsAbilities

Animal Allies

Ulster County SPCA

Dutchess County SPCA

The Middletown Humane Society

Goshen Humane Society, Inc.

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Members of the Mayor’s Alliance New York Breed Rescue Network

Cascade Beagle Rescue-East

Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue

Tri-State Basset rescue

Border Collie Rescue

New England Border Collie Rescue

Adopt a Boxer Rescue

Boxer Angel Rescue

Northeastern Boxer Rescue

American Bulldog Rescue

French Bulldog Connection

Long Island Bulldog Rescue

Pet Adoption League

Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc.

Cocker Rescue of New Jersey

Herding Dog Rescue, Inc.

Koss Dalmatian Rescue

Willing Heart Dalmatian Rescue

Doberman Pinscher Club of America

GROWLS—Golden Retriever Rescue

Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.

SHORE HEARTS GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE (SHGRR)

Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue

Grateful Greyhounds

Italian Greyhound Rescue

Long Island Greyhound Transfer

Labrador Retriever Rescue-CT, Inc.

Labs4rescue, Inc.

Long Island Lab rescue

Metropolitan Maltese Rescue

Friends of Rescued Mastiffs

Internet Miniature Service

New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue

Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Club Rescue Program

Green Mountain Pug Rescue

For the Love of Dog (Rottweiler)

Mountain Rottie Rescue

The Rottie Connection

New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network, Inc.

NYC Shiba Rescue, Inc.

Western New York Shiba Inu Rescue

The Husky House

Scottish Terrier Club of Greater New York

Miss Rumple’s Oprhanage for Small Dogs

Waggytail Small Dog Rescue

Tri State Weimararner Rescue

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