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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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Photo courtesy of Russell Bloodworth

We’re bringing happy home thanks to Walmart

As part of Walmart's celebration of National Pet Month, adoption fees are covered thanks to Blue Buffalo and Walmart this May.
And when you visit a Walmart store or shop online, you’ll be helping to save lives when you make a purchase for your pet from participating brands.
We're celebrating National Pet Month with Walmart
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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 are $100.

Puppies 6 months and under are $150.

Cat Adoption Fees
Adoptions fees for cats are $50

Kittens 6 months and under are $100.

 

Special Promotions

Senior Cat and Dogs: All pets 7 years old and up are fee-waived.

Hometown Heroes: Veterans and active military members with proper identification or proof of service will receive a 20% discount off adoption fees.

Two For One: Kittens prefer a buddy! Consider adopting two bundles of joy (six months or younger) for the price of one!

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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”

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Trinity is blind, but she doesn’t let that hold her back from pursuing her true passion: making biscuits.
She received just the right recipe for healing
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Smokey the gray cat lying on a couch

Shy no more: One cat’s beautiful breakthrough

Thanks to time, patience, and chin scratches in his foster homes, today 10-year-old Smokey is exactly where he belongs.
New home, new beginning
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Black, white and tan dog with his tongue out, outside on grass

Pet adoptions skyrocket at Indiana shelter

Jeffersonville Animal Shelter celebrates the first no-kill month in its history.
Helping animals get home faster
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