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Adopt a pet to help save lives

When you adopt a homeless dog or cat from a shelter or rescue group in New York City, you’re saving the life of a loving and loyal animal.

You’re also making space for other pets to find families of their own. And that’s huge. By adopting, you are part of a historic change in how our country regards pets in shelters and you’re helping to Save Them All.

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Looking to meet fabulous pets in New York City?

There are so many dogs and cats just waiting for a best friend like you.

If you’re not sure where to start, we can help! Complete a cat adoption survey or dog adoption survey and we’ll guide you toward just the right pet for your home and lifestyle. An adoption specialist will be in touch with you within 48 hours by phone or email to talk about next steps.

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Adoption fees and current specials

Looking to bring home someone special? Now's the perfect time to do it!

Dog Adoption Fees
Adoption fees for dogs and puppies are $100.

Cat Adoption Fees
Adoptions fees for cats and kittens are $100.

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Earth Day Weekend!
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Join us this weekend in a practice of pet sustainability! Donate your gently used pet items for adopters to take home with their new best friend!
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Fee-Waived Pet Adoptions!
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In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30th, we're waiving all of our adoption fees all week.
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Kitten adoption special

Adopt two kittens, and fees are waived on the second.
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Adopt a senior pet

Fees are waived for all pets 8 and older.

Adoption stories and “tails”

Feel all the feels with these stories of hope and healing.
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Diana Ross the dog finds her endless love

Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep a once-stray dog from getting to a new home, thanks to a dedicated foster caregiver.
Second time’s a charm
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Bubba the tabby kitten being held in a person's hands

Faces of No-Kill: Injury won’t keep playful kitten down

An accident left Bubba’s jaw severely injured, but this tiny tabby never lost his fun-loving spirit.
Read how he bounces back
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Boone the dog receiving a veterinary exam

Life on 3 legs doesn't slow down perky pup

Boone’s journey home included a life-changing surgery and a dedicated foster volunteer who guided him through recovery.
He becomes a foster win
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