Westchester and Putnam
Animal Shelters, Pet Rescues and Humane Organizations

Adopt A Boxer Rescue

Adopt A Boxer Rescue is an all-volunteer charitable organization formed to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home unwanted and abandoned Boxer dogs. We work throughout the Northeastern States. Our mission includes hands-on rescue, as well as education. We strive to inform others about the realities of pet ownership, promote neutering, and encourage responsible care. UnitedAABR is a collective effort of volunteers. *Important note

contact:

914-949-7815
nyboxerrescue@yahoo.com

address:

P.O. Box 423
Harrison, NY 01375

adopt:

dogs and puppies>>view pets online

wish list:

Please make a donation on behalf of a friend or loved one. Adopt A Boxer Rescue will send a personalized thank you card to the person you are making the donation for. Your thank you card will let the recipient know that a donation has been received in their name and will help us continue to rescue homeless dogs.

volunteer
opportunities:

Please email us at Volunteers@AdoptABoxerRescue.com if you can help us with any of the following: fostering, home checks, transports, training/animal behavior skills, veterinary services, dog supplies, etc.

Adopt-A-Dog

Adopt-A-Dog is a dog and cat rescue organization serving New York and Connecticut and beyond for nearly three decades. Our dedicated kennel and adoptions teams strive to provide the best care possible while the animals are at our shelter awaiting safe and permanent homes. We place more than 250 animals in forever loving homes each year. Our kennel is located on 23 Cox Avenue in Armonk, NY and is open seven days a week. *Important note

contact:

203-629-9494

address:

849 Lake Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06831

adopt:

dogs, puppies, cats and kittens >>view pets online

wish list:

dog related items- canned/dry food, treats, leashes, collars, crates,weight circles from Purina Brand Dog Food, more

volunteer
opportunities:

temporary foster homes, dog walkers and handlers, adoption and rescue hotline operators, adoption counselors, general office help, fundraising assistance

Animal Defenders of Westchester

Animal Defenders of Westchester began in 2002 and is a registered 501c3 charitable organization. Our goal, very simply put, is to raise awareness about animal abuse and exploitation in and around Westchester County, NY: to point out that the elephant standing on her head and walking in circles on a hot day with ten children on her back, isn't a block of wood-but rather, a living, feeling sentient being who deserves better. We advocate on all animal protection and exploitation issues, including experimentation, factory farming, rodeos, breeders and traveling animal acts.

contact:

adow@adow.org
animaldefenders@snail-mail.net

address:

Animal Defenders of Westchester
po box 205,
Yonkers, NY 10704

wish list:

Action Alerts

volunteer
opportunities:

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Animal Nation

Animal Nation is an IRS registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to eliminating cruelty to animals, and promoting compassion and kindness for all living beings. By establishing and supporting rehabilitation centers and sanctuaries for distressed wildlife and farm animals, Animal Nation will offer to members of the community a "hands on" opportunity to bond with many different species within the animal kingdom, and experience their true nature, individual personalities and preferences. The ultimate goal is to ignite the inherent compassion in the hearts of all people, through one nation, working together, learning, growing and teaching others about a society that respects all forms of life. *Important note

contact:

914-967-7826

address:

P.O. Box 905
Rye, New York 10580

wish list:

go to Animal Nation website to make a donation

volunteer
opportunities:

We need your help! Please join us as a member or volunteer, your time or services. Volunteer positions needed: administrative, fund raising, wildlife rehabilitation, feeding and upkeep of animals, humane education, and others. Fill out a volunteer application online.

Animal Welfare League of West. Co. Inc.

Low cost spay/neuter program using participating local veterinarians. Free spay/neuter assistance for neediest cases. Adopt or place a pet. Free home to home adoption service. Operates Westchester County's lost and found for animals. *important note

contact:

914-948-2094- spay/neuter
914-949-9191-lost and found
914-949-9191-adopt or place a pet

address:

148 Martine Ave.
White Plains, NY 10604

adopt:

dogs and cats

wish list:

financial donations, matching grants and please remember us in your will

volunteer
opportunities:

letter writers, canister program volunteers

Animal Welfare Welfare Trust

Animal Welfare Trust operates as a 501(C)(3) private operating foundation devoted to promoting the well being of the animal community. Among our guiding values is the belief that animals have rights to experience a life of respect, free from unnecessary suffering. AWT recognizes that much abuse toward animals is based in deep-rooted cultural and social attitudes, which requires fundamental changes in how people think about their relationship with the animal community.

AWT operates on two levels in terms of helping to make a difference to the welfare of animals: First, A GRANT PROGRAM that is particularly focused on helping grassroots efforts that have a compelling vision as to how they can make a unique contribution to the animal welfare cause. Second, ESTABLISHING OUR OWN PROJECTS, either alone or in partnership with other organizations, that serve the mission to advance the cause of animal welfare.

contact:

Telecontact: 914 381 6177
Fax: 914 381 6176

address:

Animal Welfare Trust
Post Office Box 737
Mamaroneck, New York 10543

volunteer
opportunities:

email@animalwelfaretrust.org

Care N Compassion Canine Rescue

Care N Compassion Canine Rescue is a small, family-run rescue effort that was started after our beloved family dog of 11 years died. When we started looking to adopt another dog, we were amazed at how many dogs have so little time to be adopted before being euthanized due to overcrowded, small municipal shelters. Our mission at Care N Compassion Canine Rescue is to do all we can to help dogs who can't stay with their owners and would otherwise end up in a shelter. We can only help a few at a time, but we feel it is very rewarding work. Several volunteers help with transporting dogs, fostering, publicizing our dogs, and dog walking. We are grateful for their help. *Important note

contact:

Please call Karen at 845-225-7992

address:

email Karen at revkb@bestweb.net

adopt:

puppies and dogs>>view pets online

wish list:

Call

volunteer
opportunities:

Call

Cat Assistance Inc.

Cat Assistance operates a small private cat shelter in Ardsley. Most of the cats and kittens for adoption have been rescued from private homes when their human companions were forced to give up their pets. *Important note

contact:

914-667-7877

address:

PO Box 539
Ardsley, NY 10502

adopt:

cats and kittens>>view Cat Assistance pets online and check for adoption days.

wish list:

cat food, litter, towels, sheets, blankets and toys

volunteer
opportunities:

call about possibilities

Central West. Humane Society

The Elmsford Animal Shelter staff and volunteers strive for permanent, loving homes for all animals in its care. Prospective adopters must complete a pre-adoption application, provide references and be interviewed by an adoption counselor, to ensure a perfect match for the family and pet. The nominal adoption fee includes vaccinations, deworming, and testing for FIV/FELV for cats. All animals are spayed and neutered prior to adoption. A free veterinarian exam is also included. *Important note

contact:

914-592-7362
914-592-7334

address:

100 Warehouse Lane South
P. O. Box 131
Elmsford, NY 10523

adopt:

kittens,puppies, dogs, cats, rabbits, Iguanas, birds, mixed breeds and purebreds available for adoption every day>>view Elmsford Animal Shelter pets online

wish list:

blankets, sheets, old clothing, pillows, cat food: dry & canned, cat litter, paper towels, rubber gloves, brooms, dog/cat cages, leashes, collars, alcohol/peroxide, carpeting, rugs, towels, newspapers, dog food: dry & canned, bleach, bowls, plastic bags, office supplies (paper, pens), mops, electric can openers, Q-Tips & cotton swabs, medical supplies

volunteer
opportunities:

call

Community Cats Inc.

Community Cats is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation dedicated to all aspects of cat rescue in northern Westchester County. We rely entirely on donations to continue our work providing outstanding care for feral and homeless cats. The heart of our operation is our TNR (trap, neuter and return) program. Through our spay/neuter and vaccinate program, adoption outreach and daily feedlings, these animals are leading happier, healthier lives. Feral cats are retuned to their colonies after surgery, and kittens and tame adult cats are taken into foster care until permanent homes are found. We have begun a new program that provides food and low cost veterinary care for elderly local residents on fixed incomes, enabling them to keep their best friends. We also help owners locate lost cats, and give advice to people who feel they must find a new home for their cat.To meet one of our adorable adoptables, contact us via email, communitycats@yahoo.com, or by phone at 914-234-4209. We'll ask a few intake questions to help you find the best pet for your home, and arrange for you to meet our wonderful kitties. All of our cats and kittens come with a pre-paid 30 day trial of ShelterCare pet health insurance. *Important note

contact:

914-234-4209
communitycats@yahoo.com

address:

Community Cats Inc.
P.O. Box 593

Bedford, NY 10506

adopt:

kittens, cats, >>view Community Cats online

wish list:

Contact us via email, communitycats@yahoo.com, or by phone at 914-234-4209

volunteer
opportunities:

Community Cats needs you - join us! From colony feeding to foster care to building winter shelters, if you care about cats and would like to help, we have both short and long-term volunteer positions available. Contact us for more information. No time to volunteer? Donate! 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes towards our feral cat, kitten foster care and feeding programs.

Ferret Rescue

Ferret Rescue is dedicated to ferret rescue and rehabilitation. Currently there are 23 ferrets at our shelter. 12 are permanent residents, two are sick or injured, 4 are being rehabilitated and 11 are available for adoption. *Important note

contact:

914-476-1370
or contact Joanne Dreeben c/o Ilena Ayala at

address:

Ferret Rescue
596 Valley Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10703

adopt:

ferrets

wish list:

All vet and shelter bills are current, payment is rendered at the time of service. Donations towards future expenses are always welcome.
Food we could use coupons for: 8 in 1 Ultimate, Iams kitten, Whiskas cat
Wish List: 8 in 1 Ultimate, Fleece lined sleep sacks

volunteer
opportunities:

call or e-mail Joanne Dreeban

For the Love of Animals

For the Love of Animals (FLOA) is an all volunteer organization comprised of people who are compelled to right a wrong that has been inflicted upon innocent animals by inhumane people. Our story is a long one. It goes back 15 years and starts with Jamie and Alan Turell, who opened their hearts and home to abandoned animals on a crisis basis. Animals found on highways, in dumpsters, tied to trees and stoned, hiding in dangerous areas, all abused and abandoned, suffering the worst miseries you could imagine! Over the years, they realized that abandonment is a never ending problem that only seems to get worse. Through their 24/7, 365 days a year dedication, hundreds of dogs and cats were helped and placed in permanent loving homes. A wonderful part of this "labor of love" was meeting similar, incredibly caring people also dedicated to helping abandoned animals survive. Together, they all network to find proper placement and care for the animals. We strongly believe in the strength of education as a tool for change and our program,Wags and Whiskers, educates young children in the joys and responsibilities of animals as companions. *Important note

contact:

914-591-7594

address:

PO Box 74
Elmsford, NY 10523

adopt:

kittens, cats, puppies and dogs>>view pets online

wish list:

go here to donate

volunteer
opportunities:

call

Forgotten Felines

Forgotten Felines Inc. is a not-for-profit, all volunteer cat rescue organization based in Valhalla. Each year we rescue, provide medical attention to, spay and neuter, find homes for, love, care for and give a second chance to hundreds of stray cats and kittens, unwanted dogs and puppies. In addition, we have a feral cat spay/neuter program in place to prevent the births of unwanted kittens who would only live a life of suffering, cruelty and death. Our Goal: No More Homeless Cats! *Important note

contact:

914-428-7969
forgottenfelines@yahoo.com

address:

Forgotten Felines
PO Box 430
Valhalla, NY 10595

adopt:

kittens,cats, and an occasionally dogs>>view Forgotten Felines pets online and check for adoption days.

wish list:

kitty litter, baby blankets, cat carriers, litter pans (esp small ones), cat beds in good condition, non-tipping scratching posts, spay neuter certificates from other organizations, small dog igloos for feral cat colonies or any other feline friendly items; all are appreciated.. Make a monetary donation to FF - 100% of your money will go directly to the kitties. Remember Forgotten Felines in your will; allowing us to continue our wonderful work in your memory (have your lawyer call us). FOOD DONATIONS:Drop off your food donations to Forgotten Felines at any of these locations:THE FEED BARN,Route 22 Brewster (any time),THE FEED BARN:Route 6 Mahopac (any time),PETCO:Central Avenue Hartsdale- (on our adoption days only). Keep your eyes and ears open for FF events which you can attend and support, such as the Fall Pasta Dinner, the Holiday Mini Craft Fairs at Petco, Hartsdale, NY, The Spring Raffle, Adoption Days etc(Check the Pennysaver or call our number to hear a recording). Spay or Neuter your cats -- it is the key to controlling feline overpopulation.

volunteer
opportunities:

Become a FF Foster Parent - caring for our cats and kittens in your homes when they are at their most vulnerable. Volunteers needed to: work on obtaining grants, find barn homes for semi-feral cats, and spend time socializing and finding homes for cats and kittens. Foster a respect for felines, and all creatures, in your homes; with your children, neighbors and friends.

Friends of the Yonkers Animal Shelter

The Friends of the Yonkers Animal Shelter is a non-for-profit (501.3C) organization that was initially formed to help the Yonkers Animal Shelter and the animals of the city. As we have done in the past, our mission is to continue to intercept animals prior to entering shelters by working with rescue groups and individuals to help find permanent homes for these homeless pets. *Important note

contact:

914-924-0708

address:

Friends of the Yonkers Animal Shelter
P.O. Box 1038
Yonkers, NY 10704-1038

adopt:

kittens,cats, puppies, dogs

wish list:

We also appreciate donations of:towels/blankets, leashes, grooming supplies and dog/cat food (canned or dry) for needy senior citizens and indiviual rescuers. Donations are always welcomed; please contact Julie Serenson with donations or offers of volunteer work.

volunteer
opportunities:

We are looking for volunteers to help with grant writing, legislation, fundraising projects, fostering etc and anyone who will volunteer to help feed the homeless strays. Donations are always welcomed; please contact Julie Serenson with donations or offers of volunteer work.

Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitation

Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation (GRR) is a small registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit adoption/placement organization comprised of volunteers, dedicated to raising public awareness about the ex-racing Greyhound. *Important note

contact:

914-763-2221

address:

PO Box 572
Cross River, NY 10518

adopt:

ex-racing greyhounds>>view Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitation pets online and check for adoption days.

wish list:

Cash donations for our medical fund. We also are in need of any of the following items: blankets/comforters, vitamins, 4" x 4" gauze pads, self-adhesive bandages, triple antibiotic ointment, stainless steel food & water bowls, dog biscuits (w/o dyes)

volunteer
opportunities:

If you can't adopt, you can foster a Greyhound in your home; if you can't foster, you can donate funds to pay for medical care; if you can't donate funds, donate your time at GRR events and sponsored programs; if you can't donate your time, tell a friend who can You see, there is something you can do. YOU can make a difference!

Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers (HEART)

HEART was incorporated as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization in November 2001. Our mission is to inspire and empower educators to implement Humane Education into school curricula and programs. HEART's vision of Humane Education is broad in that it calls us to question and examine our cultural assumptions regarding the inherent value of all species and nature, helps us explore our responsibility towards the earth and other living beings, and enables us to connect our daily choices with their global impact.

HEART is dedicated to helping schools comply with Humane Education laws currently in existence in New York State. These laws include: 1) Section 809, enacted in 1947, which requires publicly-funded elementary schools to provide instruction in the humane treatment and protection of animals (the majority of educators in New York State are not aware that Section 809 exists); and 2) the more recently passed Project SAVE legislation (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act), which calls for instruction in character education in grades K through 12.

contact:

telecontact: 212-744-2504
fax: 914-381-6176
contact: email@TeachHumane.org

address:

HEART
Post Office Box 738
Mamaroneck, NY
10543

wish list:

Donations are gratefully accepted. Donate online at http://www.teachhumane.org/join.html.

volunteer
opportunities:

Join Us. Are you a parent or community member who wants to work with us to help bring Humane Education into all of our schools? Are you a teacher or principal who would like to bring Humane Education to your school? Get involved! We would love your help.

Donations are also gratefully accepted.

It's Reigning Cats and Dogs, Inc.

It's Reigning Cats and Dogs, Inc. is dedicated to the rescue and care of homeless cats and dogs with the goal of finding permanent, loving homes and to promoting low cost spaying and neutering with the goal of preventing unwanted litters of puppies and kittens. IRCD is a not for profit organization run by volunteers. We receive no state or federal funding and are supported by donations from concerned private citizens, businesses and fundraisers. No salaries are paid to any officers, directors of staff members. 100% of all donations are used to help homeless cats and dogs. *Important note

contact:

914-737-6020
email: bberry@tufsd.org

address:

It's Reigning Cats and Dogs, Inc.
PO Box 353
Buchanan, NY 10511

adopt:

kittens, cats, puppies and dogs

wish list:

Please contact us at bberry@tufsd.org or call 914-737-6020

volunteer
opportunities:

Please contact us at bberry@tufsd.org or call 914-737-6020

Just Strays, Inc.

Just Strays, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to helping stray cats and kittens in southern Westchester County in New York. We have been rescuing cats since 1981. All animals taken in are checked for health, spayed/neutered, inoculated, and FELV/FIV tested. All donations directly benefit the animals. *Important note

contact:

914-423-2360

address:

PO Box 334
Centuck Station
Yonkers, NY 10710

adopt:

kittens and cats>>view Just Strays pets online and check for adoption days.

wish list:

Our work is hard and our costs are tremendous. We spend thousands of dollars each month on food, litter, medicine, and veterinary care.

If you would like to donate to Just Strays, please send your tax deductible contributions to:

Just Strays
PO Box 334
Centuck Station
Yonkers, NY 10710

volunteer
opportunities:

Can you help feed cats and clean cages, temporarily foster a cat or kitten, help with our trapping program, or assist with fund raising (tag sales, brunches, dinners, newsletters, etc.)?

If you'd like to volunteer, please e-mail volunteer@juststrays.org.

Kodi's Club

Kodi's Club is a small organization comprised of a passionate and dedicated group of friends that responsibly rescues and find homes for dogs. These volunteers urge the public to support the rescue effort rather than retailers, puppy mills, or breeders. Kodi's Club volunteers ensure that all dogs receive proper medical care, (including neutering / spaying and vaccinations) and provide a temporary foster home until a permanant home can be found. Puppies and seniors, mixed breeds and purebreds, as well as those who need a little extra TLC for broken legs, skin conditions, pneumonia, or various other conditions are nurtured back to health. In the care of Kodi's Club volunteers, these rescued dogs from city shelters are safe from the unfair hardships life has dealt them and await their last chance for the life they deserve. If you are intersted in adopting a dog, call the rescue hotline at 914-238-1200. *Important note

contact:

914-238-1200

address:

hope42705@hotmail.com

adopt:

puppies and dogs >>view Kodi's Club pets online

wish list:

If you would like to make even the smallest contribution directly to one of the group's veterinarians, please contact Kodi's Club at hope42705@hotmail.com.

Tax deductible contributions can be made payable to "Kodi's Club," c/o Brett Verlen at 123 East 37th Street, APT 8D, NY, NY 10016.

volunteer
opportunities:

If you'd like to volunteer, please e-mail hope42705@hotmail.com or call 914-238-1200

Little Orphan Animals

Little Orphan Animals is a not-for-profit-volunteer based animal rescue group located in Northern Westchester County. Our animals, mostly cats, are on display daily inside the Luv-A-Pet center at Petsmart in the Cortlandt Town Center located on Rt. 6 in Mohegan Lake. We deliver all our cats. The adoption fee includes the first set of shots and spay/neuter if necessary. *Important note

• Adoption days are most every Saturday inside Petsmart from 11 am-2pm.

contact:

914-734-2989

address:

PO Box 268
Peekskill. NY 10566

adopt:

Our animals, mostly kittens and cats, are on display daily at the Luv-A-Pet center at Petsmart in the Cortlandt Town Center, Mohegan Lake, NY >>view Little Orphan Animals pets online and check for adoption days.

wish list:

Please bring donations (please no clothing or large items) to the Little Orphan Animal thrift shop: 1169 Main St. (Rt. 6) Mohegan Lake, shop hours are Mon - Fri. 10am - 2pm and Saturday 10am - 3pm.
-also cat food, litter and clean, used towels are greatly appreciated. Monetary donations are always needed and appreciated,
our mailing address: PO Box 268, Peekskill, NY 10566

volunteer
opportunities:

providing foster homes, helping with vet runs, cleaning cages, trapping, petting the animals at Petsmart, administrative work, fundraising, answering telephone rescue line, applying for grants, ect-we ask our potential volunteers to come to our meetings which are usually held once a month, for more info they can call our rescue line - 914-734-2989

New Rochelle Humane Society

The New Rochelle Humane Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1911 and dedicated to providing individual care for lost, abandoned and mistreated animals. We service the following towns: New Rochelle, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Elmsford, Greenburgh, Hartsdale, Hastings, Irvington, Pelham Manor, Scarsdale, Tarrytown, Larchmont, Rye, Ryebrook, Harrison, and the Village of Mamaroneck. Because we are often overwhelmed by the numbers of strays housed in our facility we do not accept privately owned animals and ask that their guardians place their animals in new homes using other resources. Low cost "Spay/Neuter" certificates can be purchased at the shelter every day from 10am-4pm except Thursdays. *Important note

Sign up for New Rochelle Humane Society's new online newsletter and receive news of upcoming events, pet adoptions and volunteer opportunities.

• The shelter is open every day from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  except Thursdays when the shelter is open 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

contact:

914-632-2925
email: NR.Shelter@verizon.net

address:

70 Portman Road
New Rochelle, NY 10801

adopt:

kittens, cats, puppies, dogs and small and furry. Free training classes included with all dog adoptions>>view New Rochelle Humane Society pets online

wish list:

We are asking for donations of smooth peanut butter, yes peanut butter for our quality of life program. It is used to stuff toys and bones and provides hours of sticky-stress-relieving fun for the dogs in our kennel. We are also looking for bedding, in the form of old blankets, sheets, comforters, pillows etc.

volunteer
opportunities:

We are seeking volunteers specifically for training and to help do little things to improve our dogs quality of life. It will require a time commitment but the rewards are great! For more information regarding our volunteer program email dianneheim@optonline.net

Paws for Love, Inc.

Paws for Love, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit animal welfare organization formed in March 2000 in Cortland Manor. We are dedicated to preventing the unchecked proliferation of abandoned cats and dogs. Our work includes: administering spay/neuter programs, vaccinating against rabies and distemper, testing for FIV and Feline Leukemia, and organizing the adoption of abandoned felines and dogs. We seek the participating support of volunteers and professionals. We rely solely on donations and fundraising events to cover our operating expenses. *Important note

contact:

914-737-9135

address:

PO BOX 373
Crompond, NY 10517

adopt:

cats and kittens-Please call about our declawed cats and our Senior to Senior Program and check for adoption days.

wish list:

foster homes,barn homes, cat food (dry and canned) without dyes, litter, towels

volunteer
opportunities:

We need foster homes and volunteers willing to help with socialization and cleaning.

Pet Adoption League

The Pet Adoption League (PAL) is a tax-exempt, 501(3)c charity. We are a dedicated volunteer/adoption group that gives much needed help to the Mt. Vernon Animal Shelter . Our goal was to change this small municipal animal shelter (which had a euthanasia rate of approx. 70%) to a much more humane facility. As a result of the hard work of volunteers and one shelter administrator, the euthanasia rate has dropped to 14% over the past two years. Animals at the shelter are evaluated for temperament right away, and a great deal of effort goes into placing them in a home where human family members and animals are best suited to each other. Along with temperament testing, many of our dogs begin basic obedience lessons, and already know some basic commands. All of our animals have been vaccinated. The adoption fees vary for puppies/kittens and adult dogs/cats. For more information, please call our P.A.L. Adoption hotline at (914) 663-7596. *Important note

• shelter hours are 11am-3:00pm-7days/week

contact:

General Inquiries: 914-699-PETS [7387]

Dog Inquiries: 914-699-PETS [7387]
Cat Inquiries: 914-699-3249

Email: pets@petadoptleague.org

address:

shelter address:

Mt. Vernon Animal Shelter
600 Garden Avenue
Mount Vernon, NY 10550

adopt:

kittens, cats, puppies, dogs>>view Pet Adoption League pets online For more information about Adoption Days please call our hotline (914) 663-7596 or e-mail us at pal_mv@yahoo.com and/or check for adoption days.

wish list:

Visit http://www.petadoptleague.org/howtohelp.html for wish list items.

volunteer
opportunities:

Visit http://www.petadoptleague.org/howtohelp.html for volunteer opportunities.

Pet Assistance, Inc.

Pet Assistance, Inc. offers a low cost spay/neuter program. We enlist cooperation from many veterinarians that work with a local organization. We offer veterinary financial assistance in the forms of grants or subsidies for people in financial need. We operate a low cost vaccinating clinic every spring and thousands of animals have used our services. Pet Assistance, Inc. also places nice pets in new homes. Age and looks don't matter; only temperament and good health. *Important note

contact:

914-948-PETS (7387)

adopt:

kittens, cats, puppies, dogs

wish list:

Call

volunteer
opportunities:

Call about possibilities

Pet Rescue

Pet Rescue has been helping abandoned animals and finding homes for them since 1982. We are particular about finding the right match between people and pets. We take in only as many as we can properly take care of in our homes and foster homes. Many of our adoptions are from home to home which entails as little displacement and stress for the dog or cat as possible. If we don't have an appropriate pet for a specific need, we refer the request to other rescue groups. *Important note

contact:

914-834-6955
*We are just a few volunteers and don't have a shelter. Please be patient with us if we are not able to respond right away.

address:

PO Box 393
Larchmont, NY 10538

adopt:

kittens, cats, puppies, dogs>>view Pet Rescue pets online
Please call for directions since cats and dogs are fostered in several homes and check for adoption days.

wish list:

Monetary donations to cover medical costs. Please call if you wish to donate other pet related items.

volunteer
opportunities:

We have cats and dogs that are looking for new homes. Some of the cats from former homes are very shy and need special care to socialize them with new people. We are seeking foster homes for these.

Putnam County Humane Society

Putnam County Humane Society, Inc. is a Not for Profit Corporation. We provide low cost spay/neuter services with the cooperation of local veterinarians, sponsor 4 free rabies vaccination clinics each year and offer low-cost obedience classes at the shelter. We have over 175 beautiful animals waiting for adoption. *Important note

• Shelter hours are Wednesday.-Sunday 10-4. The shelter is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
  

When you adopt from the Putnam County Humane Society your new pet receives:

• Free Initial Visit to Specified Local Veterinarian
• Free Rabies Vaccination
• Free Distemper/PARVO shot (dogs)
• Free Feline Distemper Shot and Free Feline Leukemia Test (cats)
  
• Free Stool Check
• Free Heartworm Test
• Free Spaying or Neutering

contact:

845-225-7777

address:

Old Route 6 (87 Old Brewster Road)
(Behind the Putnam Plaza Shopping Center)
Carmel, NY

adopt:

kittens, cats, puppies, dogs>>view Putnam County Humane Society's pets online

wish list:

financial donations, sheets, blankets, towels, pet carriers, cages, stainless steel pet dishes, leashes, collars, pet shampoo, pet brushes, combs, canned cat/dog food, pet treats.

volunteer
opportunities:

We have many volunteer opportunities. Please call for information and tell others about us!

Putnam Felines Inc.

Putnam Felines is an all volunteer not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization. We provide care and protection of stray and feral cats through a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program; management of feral colonies; and adopting-out of appropriate cats. Colonies are monitored carefully so that new cats and kittens are identified promptly. Abandoned cats are given veterinary care, neutered, immunized, placed in foster care and prepared for adoption. Cats in feral colonies are neutered, immunized, monitored for health issues and offered winter shelter in addition to being fed daily. *Important note

contact:

845-528-0015
email: putnamfelinesinc@aol.com

address:

Putnam Felines, Inc.
P.O. Box 609
Putnam Valley, New York 10579

adopt:

Cats and Kittens>>view adoptable Putnam Felines online

wish list:

Donations of $'s to help with Vet bills - Food

volunteer
opportunities:

Foster families for friendly cats & kittens, Carpenters to build winter shelters (simple plans provided), TNR assistants We will teach you how to trap and care for feral animals.

Putnam Valley Dog Control

Putnam Valley Dog Control is a government run facility that cares for homeless dogs in the Putnam Valley/Lake Peelskill area. All dogs are vaccinated and licensed upon adoption and spay/neuter vouchers are available. When someone adopts a pet they do more than make space for another homeless animal. They are adopting an animal who may have been loved by someone at another time in their lives. Animals crave that human bond. When you choose an animal who has spent time in a shelter you can be sure that animal the animal you adopt is every bit appreciative and will ultimatly become the best friend you willl ever have. *Important note

contact:

845-526-3293

address:

Putnam Valley Dog Control
265 Oscawana Lake Road
Putnam Valley, NY 10579

adopt:

puppies, dogs>>view Putnam Valley Dog Control's pets online

wish list:

call or contact:dogcontrol@putnamvalley.com

volunteer
opportunities:

call or contact:dogcontrol@putnamvalley.com

Rabbit Rescue and Rehab

Rabbit Rescue and Rehab is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose primary goals are:

• To rescue abandoned rabbits and find permanent indoor homes for them.
• To educate the public and assist humane societies through publications on rabbit care, phone consultation, and educational sessions upon request *Important note

contact:

914-337-6146
mec@cloud9.net

address:

Rabbit Rescue & Rehab
c/o Mary Cotter
Bronxville NY 10708

adopt:

rabbits>>view Rabbit Rescue and Rehab pets online

wish list:

call or e-mail

volunteer
opportunities:

call or e-mail

Rescue For Love

Rescue For Love is dedicated to helping homeless dogs and helping them find their way back into forever homes. Millions of dogs are euthanized each year, while wonderful healthy purebreds, designer dogs, mixed breeds, pups and dogs are longing for a family to call their own again. Rescues and the adoptive homes recognize this epidemic and we can put a large dent in the euthanized dog population together by aiding those left behind on the streets, in shelters and those seized for abuse.

Our rescue is not a shelter. It is a group of individuals who are fostering in our homes. (If you would like to be a foster home, please contact us.) We believe that providing our foster dogs with a family environment, - which includes crating, leash walking, house training, socialization and affection - we can better prepare the dogs to enter into most any home. In home fostering allows us the opportunity to address any issues of concern and to seek the right environment for each rescue We want to place each dog with the perfect match, so that owner and dog will have a positive and happy life together. We are located in Upper Westchester/ Putnam. *Important note

contact:

914-582-7242
rescueforlove@yahoo.com

address:

Brewster, NY

adopt:

dogs and puppies>>view Rescue For Love dogs online

wish list:

Please consider fostering a homeless dog-very rewarding. Call or e-mail

volunteer
opportunities:

call or e-mail

Sandies Angels

Sandies Angels consists of volunteers, who rescue animals, get them medical attention, foster them and place them for adoption. If at any time for whatever reason, the adoptive home can no longer keep the pet, it must be returned to us. Our policy is that for cats, the full adoption fee is returned at any time. It could be days, weeks, months or even years after the adoption took place. For dogs, we refund the full adoption fee should the dog be returned within the first week of adoption. Anytime thereafter (we do mean anytime) half of the adoption fee will be refunded. We are located in White Plains, NY and adopt within the nearby tri-state area only (NY/NJ/CT), we appreciate your understanding with regard to this policy. *Important note

contact:

Maddy at 914-309-6509

address:

White Plains, NY 10603

adopt:

kittens, cats, puppies, dogs>>view Sandies Angels online

wish list:

call

volunteer
opportunities:

URGENT! FOSTER HOMES NEEDED ASAP You could make a difference in countless animals lives today, by becoming a foster parent. We will supply food, litter etc., and pay for medical expenses. All you need to do is give TLC to these angels while we search for permanent homes. Save a life today, call Maddy at 914-309-6509.

Shelter Pet Alliance

Shelter Pet Alliance is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to assist animal shelters throughout the United States by promoting adoptions of sheltered dogs and cats through community adoption events and publicity campaigns; improve the quality of life of sheltered animals; provide financial and other assistance to animal shelters to renovate, repair, or build facilities that ensure humane housing conditions; provide financial or other assistance to ensure that animals in need receive adequate veterinary care; promote public awareness of sheltered animals; and encourage volunteerism.

contact:

914-656-5879
info@shelterpetalliance.org

address:

Shelter Pet Alliance, Inc.
81 Pondfield Road
Suite 182
Bronxville, NY 10708

wish list:

Make a donation

volunteer
opportunities:

Call or email

Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue

Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue, Inc. is devoted to the rescue and re-homing of toy purebred and mixed-breed dogs. We accept dogs in need from shelters, other rescuers, and individuals giving up their pets for a variety of reasons. Our furbabies are examined and treated by our veterinarians, innoculated, and spayed or neutered before placement. They are also thoroughly temperament assessed. We believe that, somewhere, there is a home for every dog, but that we have a responsibility to place our dogs into homes that will best meet their needs, both physically and emotionally. We look for people with patience and loving hearts, and an understanding of the furbaby mind. We welcome your inquiries. *Important note

contact:

info@shihtzuandfurbabyrescue.com

address:

Crompond, NY
contact: info@shihtzuandfurbabyrescue.com

adopt:

toy purebred and mixed-breed dogs>>view pets online

wish list:

*Dog Food samples - Puppy, Light, Adult & Senior.

*Polaroid Instant Cameras or Digital Cameras - So photos for this website are possible.

*Shampoos/Conditioners/Flea products/Heartworm preventative

*Dog Grooming tools. Many times these rescues need a day of beauty before they're photos are taken. They also get primped and pampered before arriving at their new forever homes.

*Leashes, Collars, Harnesses, Flexi-Leads - Small to Very small sizes.
*Cash donations
For more information on what's needed or how to contribute, Email info@shihtzuandfurbabyrescue.com. We appreciate all inquiries. Thank you!

volunteer
opportunities:

We have an urgent need for foster homes. We do not operate a shelter or have any formal facility. All our rescue pups are in private approved foster homes. If you are interested in fostering for Shih tzu and Furbaby Rescue, please email info@shihtzuandfurbabyrescue.com .

SPCA of Westchester

The SPCA of Westchester believes that all living creatures deserve humane, compassionate treatment. *Important note

• Shelter hours are 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday and 1pm-4pm Sundays.
  

As an important community resource, we provide:

• Shelter and rehabilitation for abused and abandoned animals
• Adoption services
• Cruelty investigations
• Community outreach programs
• Help locating lost pets
• SIMPSON SPAY NEUTER CLINIC: The Simpson Clinic offers public spay/neuter by appointment and low-cost Wellness clinics twice monthly. Some of the services offered at these clinics include: physical exam, vaccinations,