North Fork Animal Welfare League, Inc.

North Fork Animal Welfare League (Southold, New York 11971) was formed in 1963 to help prevent cruelty to animals and to extend humane education. NFAWL has been operating the Southold Animal Shelter since 1980. It is one of only a few animal shelters in the United States that provides animal control. To accomplish this function, [...]

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P.L.U.T.O. Rescue of Richmond County

P.L.U.T.O. Rescue of Richmond County (Staten Island, New York 10314) is a non-profit, no-kill animal rescue group started by people who have a special place in their hearts for homeless, abandoned, sick, and unwanted animals. P.L.U.T.O. (Pet Lovers United Together As One) is dedicated to rescuing, providing medical attention, and providing unconditional love until each [...]

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First Run Animal Rescue Fund

First Run Animal Rescue Fund (New York, New York 10009) is committed to providing medical services as well as temporary and permanent homes for abandoned, stray, or abused animals in New York City. The First Run Animal Rescue Fund strives to end the suffering of neglected and abused animals, while uplifting the lives of all [...]

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Humane Society of New York

For over 100 years, the Humane Society of New York (New York, New York 10022) has been a presence in New York City, caring for animals in need when illness, injury. or homelessness strikes. In 1904, the Humane Society of New York was founded to protect the city’s horses against abuse. Members fought for laws [...]

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Zani’s Furry Friends

Zani’s Furry Friends (New York City, New York 10128) s an organization committed to rescuing companion animals from New York City’s shelters where, unfortunately, they are at risk for euthanasia due to overcrowding. Each dog or cat rescued from a shelter opens a cage and gives an opportunity to another pet to await a chance [...]

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Paws To Love Adoptions

Paws To Love Adoptions (New York, New York 10163) is a private, non-profit rescue organization that rehabilitates abandoned and/or stray animals. The mission of Paws to Love is to place these rescued animals into responsible, loving, and permanent homes. Paws To Love also educates the public about the importance of spaying and neutering, the importance [...]

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New Rochelle Humane Society

Leading a dog and cat’s life today is not easy. That’s why New Rochelle Humane Society (New Rochelle, New York 10801) is there. Every day, NRHS works for the homeless animals in its area, helping those who, quite simply, can’t speak for themselves. The shelter’s dogs and cats can give you the same lick in [...]

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Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals

The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals is working with the City of New York toward the day when no New York City dog or cat of reasonable health and temperament is killed merely because he or she does not have a home. To achieve that goal, the Alliance, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, has formed a [...]

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Animals Can’t Talk, Inc.

Animals Can’t Talk (Little Neck, New York 11363) is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal shelter and placement agency that also provides animal-related services to the larger community. The Animals Can’t Talk facility can physically handle only cats, but ACT does rescue an occasional dog that it boards at a vet’s office. ACT’s volunteers do all the [...]

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Pet Adoption League Inc. / Chow Rescue of NY

Pet Adoption League (Queens, Long Island, New York 11426) is a non-profit, all-volunteer animal rescue group that also serves as a Chow Chow rescue for the New York area. Pet Adoption League operates completely on donations which go directly to the care and welfare of the wonderful rescues.

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