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 rescueSOS DogsCompanion Animal PlacementAnimal HavenAnimal LoversCapital District Humane AssociationPawsAbilitiesAnimal AlliesUlster County SPCADutchess County SPCA The Middletown Humane SocietyGoshen Humane Society, Inc.==============================================================
Members of the Mayor’s Alliance New York Breed Rescue NetworkCascade Beagle Rescue-EastMid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue Tri-State Basset rescueBorder Collie RescueNew England Border Collie RescueAdopt a Boxer RescueBoxer Angel RescueNortheastern Boxer RescueAmerican Bulldog RescueFrench Bulldog ConnectionLong Island Bulldog RescuePet Adoption LeagueAbandoned Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc. Cocker Rescue of New JerseyHerding Dog Rescue, Inc.Koss Dalmatian Rescue Willing Heart Dalmatian RescueDoberman Pinscher Club of AmericaGROWLS—Golden Retriever RescueLong Island Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.SHORE HEARTS GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE (SHGRR)Mid-Atlantic Great Dane RescueGrateful GreyhoundsItalian Greyhound Rescue Long Island Greyhound TransferLabrador Retriever Rescue-CT, Inc. Labs4rescue, Inc.Long Island Lab rescueMetropolitan Maltese RescueFriends of Rescued MastiffsInternet Miniature ServiceNew England Old English Sheepdog RescueEastern German Shorthaired Pointer Club Rescue Program Green Mountain Pug RescueFor the Love of Dog (Rottweiler)Mountain Rottie RescueThe Rottie ConnectionNew Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network, Inc.NYC Shiba Rescue, Inc.Western New York Shiba Inu RescueThe Husky HouseScottish Terrier Club of Greater New YorkMiss Rumple’s Oprhanage for Small DogsWaggytail Small Dog RescueTri State Weimararner Rescue