Saving lives in New York City

Best Friends in New York City is working collaboratively with animal rescue groups, city shelters, and passionate individuals who are all dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs in New York City shelters. We provide pet adoption services for dogs and cats, foster programs, volunteer opportunities, and community support. We can also provide training and behavior guidance should you ever need it or help you find local spay/neuter services. Come visit us, meet adoptable pets, and learn how you can help save lives right here in New York City. Get involved in New York City.

The Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in New York is open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. No appointment needed, walk-ins are welcome. So come meet some amazing dogs and cats — we look forward to helping you find your new best friend!

You do not need an appointment to visit the animals! Please drop by any time during open hours. Adoption counselors will be available to help match you with your ideal pet, as well as provide suggestions, guide you to resources, and answer questions. We look forward to introducing you to a fantastic dog or cat. Browse adoptable pets.

Browse adoptable pets on our website or visit our New York City center to meet them in person. Spend time with the animals and our adoption counselors can help you find the right match. Once you've chosen your pet, you'll fill out an application and have a meeting with an adoption counselor to make it official. All pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and same-day adoptions are often possible. Best of all, when you give a dog or cat a home, you're making space in a New York City shelter for another pet in need.

Adoption fees for adult dogs are $100 (puppies 6 months and under are $150). Adoption fees for adult cats are $100 (kittens 6 months and under are $150). Fees cover spay/neuter, vaccinations, a microchip, and a health check. Special promotions: All pets 7+ years old have fees waived. Veterans and active military members receive a 20% discount with proper ID. Two for one: Adopt two kittens (6 months or under) for the price of one. Check our website for current promotions. Adopt from New York City. See current adoption promotions.

Yes! Our lifesaving work is made possible by passionate, caring people like you who volunteer to help the animals here in New York City. You can provide hope and happiness to homeless pets by volunteering at our center in New York City. No experience is necessary; we'll train you and match you with opportunities that fit your interests and schedule. Whether you want to work directly with animals, help with events, or support our programs in other ways, there's a place for you with us. Volunteer in New York City. Explore all volunteer opportunities.

Yes! When you foster a cat or dog in New York City, you're not only providing a safe and loving place for a pet to learn and grow, but you're also making room for more animals to be saved. Fostering is a short-term commitment with long-term impact — even a few days can save lives. Best Friends provides everything you need, including food, supplies, and veterinary care. You can help save lives by fostering a pet today, right here in New York City. Foster a pet in New York City. Learn more about fostering.

Best Friends' New York City location is unable to accept owner surrenders unless they were previously adopted from one of our adoption centers. Please contact us to discuss your options. We can provide resources to help you keep your pet at home, and we can refer you to local network partners if surrendering is the best path forward and we're unable to accept your animal. Explore pet care resources.