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A hand-picked directory of shelters and rescues doing the work - national, and across our home turf in NJ, NY, and CT. Adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate. Every one of these is a good place to start.
01 • COAST TO COAST
NATIONAL.
5 vetted organizations. Click any name to jump to their site — where you can adopt, volunteer, foster, or donate directly.
ASPCA
Founded in 1866 as one of the first humane organizations in North America. Rescue, disaster relief, legislative advocacy, and support for local shelters.
WWW.ASPCA.ORG 02BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
Runs the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary and partners with more than 5,500 shelters and rescues nationwide.
BESTFRIENDS.ORG 03HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS
Formerly the Humane Society of the United States. Tackles the root causes of cruelty — puppy mills, factory farming, disaster rescue, wildlife.
WWW.HUMANEWORLD.ORG/EN 04NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA
The world’s largest and longest-running no-kill rescue and adoption organization, saving over a million dogs and cats since 1944.
WWW.ANIMALLEAGUE.ORG 05ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE (AWI)
Founded 1951. Reduces animal suffering in labs, farms, commerce, and the wild — with a strong record shaping federal animal protection law.
AWIONLINE.ORG02 • The Garden State
New Jersey.
12 vetted organizations. Click any name to jump to their site - where you can adopt, volunteer, foster, or donate directly.
Associated Humane Societies
New Jersey's largest animal welfare organization, providing rescue, refuge, and adoption services statewide, including a sanctuary for wildlife and farm animals at Popcorn Park.
ahscares.org 02St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Committed to the humane treatment of animals since 1939, focused on adoption, keeping pets with their families through food banks and vaccine clinics, and running the nation's leading pet transport program.
sthuberts.org 03Animal Welfare Association (AWA)
South Jersey's oldest and largest no-kill shelter and low-cost veterinary clinic, giving every homeless pet a second chance at a healthy life.
awanj.org 04Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge (RBARI)
Northern New Jersey's leading no-kill shelter, dedicated to second chances for the animals with the greatest need, including seniors and urgent medical cases.
rbari.org 05Liberty Humane Society
Provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services to homeless animals in Jersey City and beyond, often rescued directly off city streets.
libertyhumane.org 06Tabby's Place
A cage-free sanctuary dedicated to rescuing homeless cats, providing lifelong shelter and medical care when adoption isn't possible.
tabbysplace.org 07Monmouth County SPCA
Protects animal welfare in Monmouth County through humane law enforcement, sheltering, and adoption services.
monmouthcountyspca.org 08Eleventh Hour Rescue
A volunteer-driven rescue built on the belief that no dog or cat should die simply because it doesn't have a home.
11thhourrescue.org 09Voorhees Animal Orphanage
A municipal shelter providing food, shelter, and medical care to stray and unwanted animals until permanent homes are found.
voorheesanimalorphanage.org 10Father John's Animal House
A no-kill shelter in Lafayette, NJ offering shelter, medical care, and companionship to homeless dogs and cats until adoption.
fatherjohnsanimalhouse.org 11Camden County Animal Shelter
Works to reduce the stray and unwanted animal population in Camden County through sheltering and adoption.
camdencountyanimalshelter.org 12Animal Welfare Society (Litchfield-border/South Jersey shelters)
Rescues, shelters, and rehomes companion animals across the region, focused on giving every pet a fair shot at a loving family.
homewardboundpets.org03 • The Empire State
New York.
12 vetted organizations. Click any name to jump to their site - where you can adopt, volunteer, foster, or donate directly.
North Shore Animal League America
The world's largest and longest-running no-kill rescue and adoption organization, saving over a million dogs and cats since 1944.
animalleague.org 02ASPCA
Works nationally to prevent cruelty to animals through sheltering support, adoption programs, legislative advocacy, and veterinary services.
aspca.org 03Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC)
NYC's largest animal shelter system, taking in and caring for hundreds of animals daily while reuniting lost pets with their families.
nycacc.org 04Bideawee
Strengthens the human-animal bond by rescuing, medically treating, and placing homeless pets, plus offering pet memorial services.
bideawee.org 05Animal Haven
Finds loving homes for abandoned cats and dogs across the Tri-State area, with behavioral support to improve adoption success.
animalhaven.org 06Humane Society of New York
Has cared for New York City animals facing illness, injury, or homelessness for over a century.
humanesocietyny.org 07Muddy Paws Rescue
Builds a thriving, dog-friendly community dedicated to ending unnecessary euthanasia of companion dogs.
muddypawsrescue.org 08SPCA of Westchester
The sole cruelty prevention and intervention agency for Westchester County, also operating a comprehensive spay/neuter clinic.
spca914.org 09Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
Rescues and cares for homeless cats and dogs on the East End of Long Island, partnering with the community to reach no-kill status.
southamptonanimalshelter.com 10Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center
A century-old, no-kill Long Island sanctuary giving abandoned and abused animals a second chance at family life.
littleshelter.org 11Sean Casey Animal Rescue
A Brooklyn-based no-kill rescue taking in the animals other shelters can't, including special-needs and senior pets.
seancaseyanimalrescue.org 12Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County
Provides shelter, adoption, and cruelty prevention services for animals across the greater Rochester area.
rochesterhumanesociety.org04 • The Constitution State
Connecticut.
12 vetted organizations. Click any name to jump to their site - where you can adopt, volunteer, foster, or donate directly.
Connecticut Humane Society
The oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, envisioning a Connecticut where every companion animal finds a permanent, loving home.
cthumane.org 02Protectors of Animals
A no-kill shelter in East Hartford where every pet is treated as an individual and guaranteed a home, regardless of where they came from.
poainc.org 03Our Companions Animal Rescue
Operates a 43-acre sanctuary and rehabilitation center, plus retention programs that help owners keep pets out of shelters in the first place.
ourcompanions.org 04Meriden Humane Society
A no-kill shelter since 1893, rescuing animals from high-risk situations and owner surrenders across central Connecticut.
meridenhumanesocietyrescue.com 05Animal Friends of Connecticut
A no-kill rescue and shelter in central Connecticut dedicated to giving abandoned pets a second chance.
animalfriendsct.org 06Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS)
A no-kill shelter serving the greater Danbury area, focused on rescue, adoption, and community humane education.
daws.org 07PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Shelter)
A volunteer-run, no-kill shelter in Norwalk rescuing hundreds of cats and dogs each year and promoting responsible pet ownership.
https://www.pawsct.org/ 08Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter
Supports one of Connecticut's largest municipal shelters, relying on volunteers to walk, train, and socialize animals awaiting new homes.
newhavenanimalshelter.org 09Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates
Volunteers advocating for stronger animal protection laws and serving as a voice for animals in the courts and at the Capitol.
desmondsarmy.org 10Fetching Hearts Rescue
A volunteer, foster-based rescue dedicated to saving abused, neglected, and abandoned dogs and finding them permanent, loving homes.
fetchingheartsrescue.org 11Cat Tales (CATALES, Inc.)
A no-kill Connecticut nonprofit dedicated to protecting the wellbeing of abused, neglected, and abandoned cats and kittens.
cattalesct.org 12Hearts United Cat Rescue
An all-volunteer, no-kill rescue reuniting families and felines by giving stray, abandoned, and forgotten cats a second chance.
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