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Dog rescues and shelters in New York

Places to adopt a dog in New York (NY), with phone, website and public reviews

281places to adopt
130shelters
151rescue groups

There are 281 dog rescues and animal shelters in New York with a public listing: 130 shelters and 151 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in New York

Near New York199Near Buffalo29Near Rochester34Near Yonkers209Near Syracuse24Near Albany42Near Utica22

Breed rescues in New York

The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in New York

34

Buddy's Second Chance Rescue

Amherst, NY · Rescue group
4.5327 reviews
Website Directions
55

Against All Oddz Animal Alliance

Darien Center, NY · Rescue group
4.9137 reviews
Website Directions

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in New York take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 453 dog breeders in New York.

Dog breeders in New York

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in New York?

We list 281 places to adopt a dog in New York: 130 animal shelters and 151 rescue groups, of which 5 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in New York?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in New York?

Yes: Forever Home Greyhound Adoptions, Pit bull rescue New york, English Springer Spaniel Rescue of Long Island, Kindred Spirits Greyhound Adoption and Alaskan Klee Kai National Rescue. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.