Regular veterinary exams and vaccinations are one way to make sure your pet stays healthy and safe.
Your Pet's Health & Safety
Keeping your furry friends safe and healthy is your top responsibility as a pet owner. These resources can help improve your pets' health and prevent or address threats to their well-being.
If you need financial assistance to help pay for veterinary care for your companion animals, there are programs available that can make routine care or emergency treatment more affordable.
Emergency Veterinary Hospitals
These New York City area veterinary hospitals are open 24 hours or open late to provide after-hours urgent care. Bronx residents are advised to use Manhattan.
Many substances you might encounter at home or outdoors can be toxic to dogs, cats, or other pets when consumed, inhaled, or touched — including some medications, foods, and other products that are safe for humans.
Spaying or neutering helps your pet live a longer, healthier life, saves you money, and fights pet overpopulation and euthanasia.
Having your pet microchipped is one of the best ways to increase your pet's chances of getting home if he or she is lost or stolen and winds up at an animal shelter or veterinary office.
New York City law requires that you license your dog, and update the license each year. When you license your dog, however, you're doing something more than simply complying with the law. You're giving your dog a ticket home in the event that she or he becomes lost.
If you live in the New York City area and need a little help affording food and supplies for your pets, there are programs that can help.
Prepare Your Pet for Emergencies
In the event of a fire, natural disaster, or terrorist attack, you and your pets' survival depend on your preparation. Resources from these organizations can help you plan ahead for your pets in the case of an emergency.
Losing your pet can be a frightening experience, but many lost animals do make it home again — especially when people work together.
Sometimes, life brings challenges that make caring for beloved pets difficult or impossible. Before giving up your pets because you temporarily don't have a place where you can all live together, explore these other options.
Victims of domestic violence who have pets often face the agonizing decision to flee and leave their pets behind, because very few domestic violence shelters accept pets. These resources might be helpful.
Tips for keeping your pets safe and secure.
