Rescue DirectoryNew York Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Directory
Find dog and cat rescues, equine and farm animal rescues, wildlife organizations, and sanctuaries serving New York.
Browse by the animals an organization helps or the care it provides. Each listing includes its location, focus, services, and official website so you can learn more about adopting, fostering, volunteering, or supporting its work.An organization may appear in more than one category when its programs overlap. Animal shelters are listed separately in our Animal Shelter Directory.
Dog Rescues
Organizations rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption programs.
Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.
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Location: New York City, New York
Category: Dog Rescues
Focus: Local rescue dogs · Foster care · Special-needs animals · Adoption awarenessPawsome Squad supports New York City rescue dogs through fostering, adoption, and collaboration with local rescue organizations. Its work includes support for special-needs animals and public awareness encouraging people to adopt locally.
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Location: New York, serving New York and New England
Category: Dog Rescues
Care model: Foster-based, breed-specific rescue
Focus: Boxers · Shelter transfers and owner surrenders · Medical and behavioral evaluationSecond Chance Boxer Rescue helps Boxers from shelters, owner surrenders, and abuse or neglect situations. Foster homes provide care while dogs receive medical and behavioral evaluation.
Adoption screening includes applications, interviews, and home checks to support suitable placements. Post-adoption guidance helps families through the transition.
Cat Rescues
Organizations rescuing, caring for, and rehoming cats through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption. Some also provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) support for community cats.
Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.
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Location: Bronx, New York
Category: Cat Rescues
Care model: Foster-based rescue
Focus: Community cats · Rescue and adoption · Trap-Neuter-ReturnBronx Cat Haven rescues cats from the Bronx community and places them in foster homes while arranging adoption. Its work also includes TNR efforts and advocacy for humane community cat management.
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Location: Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York
Category: Cat Rescues
Focus: Community cats · Trap-Neuter-Return · Medical care · Adoption and educationFlatbush Cats supports community cats through TNR, veterinary care, and public education. Adoptable cats and kittens receive rescue and foster support while preparing for permanent homes.
Volunteer training and community outreach help residents participate in humane efforts to address cat overpopulation.
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Location: Brooklyn, New York
Category: Cat Rescues
Focus: Cat adoption · Individualized matching · Responsible pet care · Community educationGood Home Pet Adoptions helps cats find homes through thoughtful matching that considers each animal’s personality and needs. Its work promotes responsible ownership, compassionate care, and a welcoming adoption experience for the Brooklyn community and surrounding areas.
Equine & Farm Animal Rescues
Organizations rescuing horses, donkeys, and other farm animals from neglect, abandonment, and unsafe situations. Services may include medical care, rehabilitation, responsible adoption, and permanent sanctuary.
Listings identify whether the organization offers adoption, lifelong care, or both.
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Location: Newfane, New York
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Permanent cow sanctuary
Focus: Rescued cows · Lifelong protection · Compassionate living · Land stewardshipAsha’s Farm Sanctuary provides a permanent refuge for rescued cows. Its Christian-rooted mission connects animal protection with compassion, community care, and education about vegan living.
The sanctuary also emphasizes stewardship of its land, forests, waterways, and wildlife habitat.
Asha’s Farm Sanctuary
Address: 2969 Coomer Road, Newfane, NY 14108 -
Location: Watkins Glen, New York
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Permanent farmed animal sanctuary
Focus: Farmed animal rescue · Lifelong care · Humane education · AdvocacyFarm Sanctuary rescues farmed animals and provides lifelong care for residents including cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and other species. Its educational work encourages understanding of farmed animals and compassionate living.
The organization also advocates for changes in animal agriculture to improve animal protection.
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Location: Old Chatham, New York
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Equine sanctuary with adoption and foster placements
Focus: Horse rescue · Lifelong protection · Responsible placementLittle Brook Farm Sanctuary rescues horses and provides long-term care through sanctuary land and a foster network. Its placement policies require horses to be returned when specified circumstances arise, maintaining a continuing commitment to their protection.
Horses are not bred or sold.
Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Organizations providing permanent care for animals who need lifelong protection, including seniors and animals with medical, behavioral, or trauma-related needs.
Some also offer adoption or forever foster programs for suitable animals.
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Location: Newfane, New York
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Permanent cow sanctuary
Focus: Rescued cows · Lifelong protection · Compassionate living · Land stewardshipAsha’s Farm Sanctuary provides a permanent refuge for rescued cows. Its Christian-rooted mission connects animal protection with compassion, community care, and education about vegan living.
The sanctuary also emphasizes stewardship of its land, forests, waterways, and wildlife habitat.
Asha’s Farm Sanctuary
Address: 2969 Coomer Road, Newfane, NY 14108 -
Location: Watkins Glen, New York
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Permanent farmed animal sanctuary
Focus: Farmed animal rescue · Lifelong care · Humane education · AdvocacyFarm Sanctuary rescues farmed animals and provides lifelong care for residents including cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and other species. Its educational work encourages understanding of farmed animals and compassionate living.
The organization also advocates for changes in animal agriculture to improve animal protection.
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Location: Old Chatham, New York
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Equine sanctuary with adoption and foster placements
Focus: Horse rescue · Lifelong protection · Responsible placementLittle Brook Farm Sanctuary rescues horses and provides long-term care through sanctuary land and a foster network. Its placement policies require horses to be returned when specified circumstances arise, maintaining a continuing commitment to their protection.
Horses are not bred or sold.
Wildlife & Nature Conservation
Organizations supporting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, public education, habitat protection, or species conservation.
Services vary. Listings distinguish wildlife rehabilitation and release from permanent care and conservation work.
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Location: South Salem, New York
Category: Wildlife & Nature Conservation
Focus: Wolf conservation · Species recovery · Public education · Wildlife advocacyThe Wolf Conservation Center supports wolf protection through education, research, and recovery initiatives. Its programs help the public understand wolves, their ecological role, and the importance of biodiversity.
The organization also advocates for policies supporting wolf conservation and ecosystem protection.
Before contacting an organization
Adoption requirements, service areas, and intake availability vary. Please contact the organization directly to confirm its current programs and whether it can help with your situation.