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APO Pet Adoption Hours

These Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs) have regular adoption hours on-site at their shelter facility, at a local business, or in a mobile van. APOs may click here to submit your ongoing pet adoption hours.

Adopt-A-Dog

Weekdays: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (by appt. only)

Weekdays: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (by appt. only)

23 Cox Avenue, Armonk, NY

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Adopt-A-Dog at (914) 273-1674 or adoptions@adoptadog.org, or visit the Adopt-A-Dog website.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

Monday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street, Manhattan

For more information, visit the ASPCA website.

Animal Care & Control of New York City (AC&C)

Every Day: Noon–7:00 p.m.

AC&C Brooklyn Animal Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn

AC&C Manhattan Animal Care Center, 326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues), Manhattan

AC&C Staten Island Animal Care Center, 3139 Veterans Road West, Staten Island

For more information, contact AC&C at (212) 788-4000, or visit the AC&C website.

Animal Center of Queens

Sunday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Animal Center of Queens, 89-10 Eliot Avenue, Rego Park, Queens

For more information, contact Boris Niyazov at (718) 424-3340 or borisbowwow@aol.com, or visit the Animal Center of Queens website.

Animal Haven Mobile Adoption Vans

First Saturday of each month: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Petland Discounts, 137 West 72nd Street, Manhattan

Last Sunday of each month: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Washington Square Park, Manhattan

For more information, call Jennifer Bristol at (718) 886-3683, or visit the Animal Haven website.

Animal Haven SoHo

Monday–Friday: Noon-7:30 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

(Please call the shelter on major holidays and ask about holiday hours)

Animal Haven SoHo, 251 Centre Street, Manhattan

For more information, contact Jennifer Bristol at (718) 886-3683 or info@animalhavenshelter.org, or visit the Animal Haven website.

Anjellicle Cats Rescue

Daily, with volunteers available after 6:00 p.m.

Spoiled Brats Pet Store, 340 West 49th Street, Manhattan

Every Day (except holidays): 1:00–6:00 p.m.

PETCO, 1280 Lexington Avenue (at 86th Street), Manhattan

For more information, contact Anjellicle Cats Rescue at (646) 457-2130 or adopt@anjelliclecats.com, or visit the Anjellicle Cats Rescue website.

A Tail at a Time

1st and 3rd Saturdays: Noon–4:00 p.m.

Pet Health Store, 440 Amsterdam Avenue (corner of 81st), Manhattan

For more information, contact A Tail at a Time at (917) 216-1748 or info@atatailatatime.org, or visit the A Tail at a Time website.

Bideawee Manhattan

Mondays: Closed

Tuesdays & Fridays: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Wednesdays & Thursdays: Noon–7:00 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Bideawee, 410 East 38th Street (between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive), Manhattan

For more information, contact Bideawee Manhattan at (212) 532-4455 or ManhattanAdoptions@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee website.

Bideawee Westhampton

Mondays & Tuesdays: Closed

Wednesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Bideawee Westhampton, 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, Long Island

For more information, contact Bideawee Westhampton at (631) 325-0200 or WesthamptonAdoptions@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee website.

Bobbi & the Strays

Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

PETCO, 157-20 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, Queens

Monday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sundays, Noon–4:00 p.m. (Cat Adoptions)

The Shops at Atlas Park, 71-03 80th Street, Glendale, Queens

For more information, contact Bobbi & the Strays at (718) 326-6070, or adopt@bobbicares.org, or visit the Bobbi & the Strays website.

Brooklyn Animal Foster Network

Most Saturdays & Sundays: Noon–5:00 p.m.

John Jay High School, 7th Avenue and 4th Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn

Meet local shelter animals and our own foster cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies most Saturdays and Sundays (call 917 754-3537 on Fridays to confirm).

For more information, contact Laurie Bleier at (917) 754-3537 or lauriebleier@nyc.rr.com, or visit the Brooklyn Animal Foster Network website.

Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition (BARC)

Every Day: Noon–5:00 p.m.

BARC, 253 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn

For more information, call (718) 486-7489, or visit the BARC website.

City Critters

Saturdays & Sundays: Noon–6:00 p.m.

PETCO, 560 2nd Avenue (at 31st Street), Manhattan

For more information contact City Critters at adoptions@citycritters.org, or visit the City Critters website.

Feline Rescue of Staten Island

Saturdays: 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Petland Discounts, TJ Maxx Plaza, 1495A Forest Avenue, Staten Island

Saturdays: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Petland Discounts, Hylan Shopping Plaza, 2626 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island

For more information, visit the Feline Rescue of Staten Island website.

For Animals, Inc.

9:00 a.m–6:00 p.m. (by appt. only)

South Ozone Park, Queens (location details will be given when you make an appointment)

For more information, contact Theresa at (917) 257-6759 or spotty_11420@yahoo.com, or visit the For Animals, Inc., website.

Gotham City Kitties

Sundays: 2:00–6:00 p.m.

Furry Paws, 310 East 23rd Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenue), Manhattan

Weather permitting — if it is raining or above 90 degrees we will not be there.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Newsom at (917) 653-9033 or gothamcitykitties@msn.com, or visit the Gotham City Kitties website.

Heart and Soul Animal Rescue

PETCO Locations:

Commack, 30 Vets Highway, Commack, Long Island

Patchogue, 401 Sunrise Highway, Patchogue, Long Island

Lake Grove, 50 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove, Long Island

Massapequa, 5500 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa, Long Island

For more information, call (631) 431-3767, or visit the Heart and Soul Animal Rescue of Long Island website.

Humane Society of New York

Every Day: 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Humane Society of New York, 306 East 59th Street, Manhattan

An application must be filled out prior to viewing dogs and cats for adoption.

For more information, call Sandra DeFeo at (212) 725-4842, or visit the Humane Society of New York website.

Kitten Little Rescue

Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00–7:00 p.m.

In front of Chase Bank, corner of West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue, Manhattan

We are showing our rescued kittens and cats every weekend through October on the Upper West Side, weather permitting. There will be an interview, reference check, adoption fee, adoption contract and home delivery.

For more information or to confirm that we will be there, contact Tammy Cross at (212) 875-8405 or onewittykitty@yahoo.com.

KittyKind

Monday–Friday: 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00–8:00 p.m.

PETCO, 860 Broadway (at 17th Street), Manhattan

For more information, contact KittyKind at kittykind_events@yahoo.com, or visit the KittyKind website.

The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation

7 days a week, by appointment only

Oyster Bay, Long Island

For more information, contact Dr. Susan Whittred at (516) 431-1745, or visit The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation website for more information.

Linda's Feral Cat Assistance

Saturdays: 2:00–9:00 p.m. (depends on weather)

Alpha Pet City, 249 East 10th Street (between 1st Avenue and Avenue A), Manhattan

Call Linda at (718) 205-1792 to verify times, or visit the Linda's Feral Cat Assistance website for more information.

Long Beach Humane Society / North Shore Animal League

One Saturday each month (call for date)

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Pet Supplies Plus (parking lot), 3644 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, Long Island

Please come out and take a friend home with you. Your adoptions help make it possible for us to rescue animals from Long Island and NYC kill shelters. Long Beach Humane has cats and kittens available for adoption and the North Shore Animal League mobile unit van will be bringing puppies. Please help support this worthwhile cause — who knows, you may just fall in love!

For more information, contact Carol Meyer at (516) 889-7387 or adoptionslbhs@att.net, or visit the Long Beach Humane Society website.

Mighty Mutts

Saturdays: Noon–6:00 p.m.

Union Square, 14th Street and University Place, Manhattan

Cat Adoption Center:

Every Day but Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Ollie's Place, 203 East 26th Street (off 3rd Avenue), Manhattan

For more information, visit the Mighty Mutts website.

New Rochelle Humane Society

Friday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00p.m.

Thursdays: 2:00–8:00 p.m.

70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY

For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or petadopt@verizon.net, or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society website.

North Shore Animal League America

Every Day: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (10:00–6:00 Holidays)

NSALA Port Washington Adoption Center, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, Long Island

Puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs are also available on mobile adoption vans. Visit the North Shore Animal League America website for a list of Mobile Adoption Events.

For more information, contact North Shore Animal League America at (516) 883-7575 or mobile@nsalamerica.org, or visit the North Shore Animal League America website.

Only Hope Cat Rescue

Saturdays: 12:30–5:00 p.m.

Pet Town, 1676 First Avenue (between 87th and 88th Streets), Manhattan

For more information, please contact Kris at (201) 310-7084, or visit the Only Hope Cat Rescue website.

Paws To Love

Saturdays & Sundays: 2:00–6:00 p.m.

PETCO, 9 Interstate Shopping Center (off Route 17 South), Ramsey, NJ

For more information, contact Renate at (718) 294-8058 or paws2lov@optonline.net, or visit the Paws To Love Adoptions website.

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

Saturdays: 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

PETCO, 2752 Veterans Road West (next to Home Depot), Staten Island

For more information contact Lisa Rooney at (718) 227-0553 or plutorescue@aol.com, or visit the P.L.U.T.O. Rescue website.

Rabbit Rescue & Rehab/House Rabbit Society

Saturdays: Noon–6:00 p.m.

Animal Care & Control of New York City, 326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues), Manhattan

Adopt a shelter rabbit. $30 adoption fee.

For more information, contact Cindy Stutts at (212) 831-7107 or bygolyoly@att.net, or visit the Rabbit Rescue & Rehab website.

Rawhide Rescue

Every other Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

PetSmart, Bridgewater Promenade Shopping Center (right next to the Somerset Patriots Ballpark), 145 Promenade Boulevard, Bridgewater, NJ

Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies will be available for adoption. Stop by to meet our wonderful pets — many of whom are former "little New Yorkers." Foster families will be available to answer questions about particular animals.

For dates and available animals, contact Rawhide Rescue at rawhiderescue@hotmail.com, or visit the Rawhide Rescue website.

Ready for Rescue

Sundays: Noon–4:00 p.m.

The Pet Health Store, 440 Amsterdam Avenue (at 81st Street), Manhattan

For more information, contact Doug Halsey at (646) 644-1387 or dougmh13@yahoo.com, or visit the Ready for Rescue website.

SaveKitty Foundation

Saturdays: 1:00–6:00 p.m.

Sundays: Noon–3:00 p.m.

K-9 Caterers Pet Store, 82-02 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, Queens

Come see a selection of our adoptable cats and kittens at K-9 Caterers in Glendale, Queens, on Saturdays and Sundays.

For more information, contact Rosary at (718) 507-6843 or rosaryzap@aol.com, or visit the SaveKitty Foundation website.

Shelter Survivors

Every other Saturday

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

PETCO, 300 U.S. Highway 202 #1, Raritan, NJ

Dogs will be available for adoption and foster families will be on-site to answer any questions. Please stop by to meet our many wonderful rescue dogs! Food, supplies, and money donations are gratefully accepted.

For more information, contact Denise Richford at (347) 585-2585 or sheltersurvivors@live.com, or visit the Shelter Survivors website.

Social Tees Rescue

Every Day: 3:00–7:00 p.m.

Social Tees Rescue, 124 East 4th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues), Manhattan

Please come and meet us to discuss the benefits of adopting rescued critters. Each animal placed means another can be rescued from turmoil. All kitties come vaccinated, de-wormed, de-flead, de-mited, spayed/neutered, micro chipped, tested for FIV/FELV, including one month free veterinary care.

For more information, contact Robert at (212) 614-9653 or robert@socialtees.com, or visit the Social Tees Animal Rescue website.

Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare (SICAW)

Monday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Sundays: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

PetSmart, 1520 Forest Avenue, Staten Island

Cats in may be viewed at PetSmart during store hours.

Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Sundays: 10:00 a.m.–Noon

SICAW, 3801 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island

Dogs may be viewed — please call before coming so we can get an idea of what your looking for, and have somebody available to show the dogs.

For more information, contact SICAW at (718) 982-7080 or (718) 948-5623, or visit the SICAW website.

Zani's Furry Friends

Sundays: 12:30–5:00 p.m.

PETCO, 2nd floor, 147-149 East 86th Street (at Lexington Avenue), Manhattan

First and second Saturday of each month: 1:00–5:30 p.m.

The Pet Stop, 564 Columbus Avenue (between 87th and 88th Streets), Manhattan

Purebred cats, mixed breeds, young/old, kittens — something for everyone! Our cat-friendly cats (and kittens always) must be adopted in pairs or to homes with other age-appropriate cats. We do have solos as well. Most of our cats are dog-friendly and many are bunny-friendly.

For more information, contact Gisella McSweeny at ggmcs@juno.com, or visit the Zani's Furry Friends website.