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The Best Poughkeepsie, NY Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2024

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David Adams

June 25, 2024

Dog Rescues & Shelters

This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Poughkeepsie, NY. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.

    Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF Beacon)
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    54 Simmons Lane Beacon, NY 12508
    poughkeepsieNew YorkUS
    I feel fortunate to have found this rescue with dedicated and caring team members. We adopted our girl Skye last year. The process to adopt was thorough and also timely. They were very supportive in helping us to get to know her and to let us decide in our time. I just love this rescue!
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    Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF Beacon)

    #63 in United States, #3 in New York, #1 in Poughkeepsie

    Poughkeepsie

    Animal Rescue Foundation, also commonly known as ARF, is a Federal 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill, 100% volunteer animal rescue located in Beacon, NY. Our dedicated volunteers are driven by their love for animals and their desire to improve the lives of the cats and dogs at ARF. Since 1986, we've rescued, rehabilitated, sheltered, and found loving homes for thousands of cats and dogs. Every step is taken to assure that animals go to good and appropriate adoptive homes. Even those who aren't chosen by a family experience unwavering love and care from our devoted volunteers, creating a forever home right here at ARF.

    "I feel fortunate to have found this rescue with dedicated and caring team members. We adopted our girl Skye last..."

    teresa l.

    Adoptee

    "I've been volunteering at ARF for 7 years. During that time I've seen an amazing # of dogs find good..."

    craig b.

    Volunteer / foster


  • Animal Farm Foundation
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    poughkeepsieNew YorkUS
    Pit Bull, Senior dogPit Bull, Senior dog
    AFF is the best because it consists of a small but mighty team of knowledgeable individuals who only want the best for the animals that they care for. They treat them all like their own, even offering up their own homes to give the animals a sense of what it’s like to be spoiled in a home. They set animals up for success through training, enrichment, playgroups, field trips, etc. Not only this, but they spread the wealth of their knowledge across the country by visiting other shelters and rescues and training their staff and volunteers to help them better care for the animals and therefore help improve the animal welfare field as a whole, outside of their own backyard. They care about the animals, the people, and the betterment of society as a whole. Their hearts know no bounds and their arms are always open and ready to let other like-minded people into their world. They really make the world a better place, not for money or fame, but simply for the sake of doing it.
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    Animal Farm Foundation

    #87 in United States, #5 in New York, #2 in Poughkeepsie
    #11 in pit Bull
    #8 in senior dog

    Pit Bull, Senior dog

    Poughkeepsie

    Animal Farm Foundation (AFF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization built on the principle that all dogs are individuals. Our Foundation relies on science-based information on animal behavior and public policy, including breed-specific legislation and housing insurance discrimination, derived from our subsidiary National Canine Research Council, a think tank for science and public policy. AFF's team offers regional and national initiatives that support dogs and the people who care for them in their communities. Current AFF programs include our Old Friends program, which is an onsite and foster-based program that gives senior dogs in shelters across the country an opportunity to live out their lives in a loving home. Additionally, we have dogs on the younger side that are also apart of our adoption program, who've come to us to await their new homes while enjoying the farm life. Our Family Pantry program recognizes pets as family and, especially during tough times, provide a way to help pets stay with their families. Furthermore, AFF staff consult with animal shelters across the country on evidence-based, progressive and inclusive enrichment, training, marketing and adoption policies. We also provide toolkits and resources for best practices to governments and community organizations as well as animal shelters and individual dog owners.

    "AFF is the best because it consists of a small but mighty team of knowledgeable individuals who only want the..."

    emily t.

    Fan

    "AFF is both one of the foremost experts in advocating the fact that all dogs are individual, including advocating against..."

    minna.

    Adoptee, Supporter, Fan


  • Companion Animal Rescue Efforts [CARE] of Dutchess County
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    60 Smith Crossing Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
    poughkeepsieNew YorkUS
    I have adopted twice from CARE. The dogs in their care are so well taken care of. The staff and volunteers are so loving with the animals & so welcoming to adopters. They make sure they are available to you for any help after the adoption takes place. I will absolutely adopt from them again!
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    Companion Animal Rescue Efforts [CARE] of Dutchess County

    #98 in United States, #9 in New York, #3 in Poughkeepsie

    Poughkeepsie

    Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts of Dutchess County (CARE of DC) is a No Kill non profit pet adoption agency formed in the Poughkeepsie area in 2016. We are located in Wappingers Falls, New York. Pursuant to Article 26-A, Section408 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, this registrant is authorized to operate as a registered pet recue, in compliance with such law, at this location. Founder Karen LeCain established CARE of DC after many years of successful animal rescue and placement. She has developed relationships with the area's finest Veterinarians, sponsors, non-profit organizations, and more. Karen has dedicated her life to ensure that all animals are given a chance at life, whether they're found sick and afraid, injured or abandoned. She is advanced in properly selecting the right applicants for the animals being adopted, in the best interests of the pet's health, wellbeing, welfare, and happiness.

    "I have adopted twice from CARE. The dogs in their care are so well taken care of. The staff and..."

    lindsay s.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster

    "I have 2 dogs from CARE and have been volunteering there for 3 years. I love it! The staff is..."

    magen l.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster


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  • Bleu's K9 Rescue Inc.
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    poughkeepsieNew YorkUS
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    Bleu's K9 Rescue Inc.

    #100 in United States, #11 in New York, #4 in Poughkeepsie

    Poughkeepsie

    Bleu's K9 Rescue Inc is Non-profit Animal Rescue Organization. We are 100% foster and volunteer based throughout the Hudson Valley. We are dedicated in saving dogs of all sizes and all breeds by placing them into loving, forever homes. We do not have a physical shelter. Instead, we operate primarily through our foster homes, online databases and at adoption events/fundraisers. We are committed to providing the dogs that come into Bleu's K9 Rescue with the best possible care in foster homes as they wait for their forever homes while providing the appropriate veterinary care needed. We also serve our community and adopters by educating and encouraging responsible pet ownership with an emphasis on the need for spaying and neutering. We also do our best to break down the stereotypes of many bully breeds.


  • Hudson Valley SPCA
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    940 Little Britain Road (Route 207)New Windsor, NY 12553
    poughkeepsieNew YorkUS
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    Hudson Valley SPCA

    #100 in United States, #11 in New York, #4 in Poughkeepsie

    Poughkeepsie

    The Hudson Valley SPCA is a unique shelter. Not only do we provide the only NO KILL facility in the Newburgh, New York area, but we are also the only source of Humane Law Enforcement in Orange County. Our dedicated staff and team of volunteers protect and defend animals and actively seek loving homes for each and every one of them homes where they will be cared for and loved for the rest of their lives.


  • Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
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    9 Barnes DrivePoughkeepsie,NY 12603
    poughkeepsieNew YorkUS
  • Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Logo

    Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

    #100 in United States, #11 in New York, #4 in Poughkeepsie

    Poughkeepsie

    Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (HVARS) is a 501c3 non-profit animal rescue, wildlife rehabilitation center & low cost vet service clinic. Our mission started when we felt there was such a need to be able to bring affordable vet care to our community. In 2011 we opened our first low cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinic as a mobile hospital. Weekly we ran clinics out of our local Petco's parking lot where people were able to come and receive vaccines and affordable spaying & neutering services. From there we saw how much of an impact our services had on the community and how much we were needed. In 2015 we opened our stationary hospital that we run out of to this day. We renovated an old barn on our founders property and little by little made it ready to serve the community in so many ways. We are now a multi Vet facility that offers everything from wellness clinics to more complex surgeries, dentals, x-rays, bloodwork and more. We are so happy to be able to offer all these services and only wish to continue to grow and help more people and their pets. All of the money that comes through our clinic services is given right back to our animals that we take in, rescue, rehabilitate and adopt out. It is also used for the hundreds of wildlife we take in orphaned, injured or misplaced every year. We have 4 NYS wildlife & RVS licensed rehabilitators on staff and many other volunteering under our organization to nurse orphaned wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, possums, skunks, fawn, fox and woodchucks.


  • Humane Society of Walden
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    poughkeepsieNew YorkUS
  • Humane Society of Walden Logo

    Humane Society of Walden

    #100 in United States, #11 in New York, #4 in Poughkeepsie

    Poughkeepsie

    Since 1974, the staff and volunteers of the Humane Society of Walden have provided quality care for many companion pets while they wait for their forever homes. The Humane Society of Walden is a no-kill, 501(c)(3) non-profit safe haven dedicated to helping stray and abandoned cats and dogs. Our animal shelter serves the communities of Montgomery, Walden, Maybrook, Crawford, Wawarsing, Shawangunk, and Mamakating, but will not turn away pets from across the country in need.


What's the Sniffspot Poughkeepsie Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2024 Poughkeepsie, NY Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Poughkeepsie, NY chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

This list is sponsored by Sniffspot, the largest global network of private dog parks. Sniffspot offers 8 private dog parks in the Poughkeepsie area, including fenced, water, indoor, and beach parks. As a hub for rescue dogs, our sponsorship underscores our dedication to supporting shelters and rescues. Explore Poughkeepsie dog parks on Sniffspot's platform.

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Sniffspot Poughkeepsie Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Poughkeepsie?

There are 8 in Poughkeepsie. Outside of Poughkeepsie, there are 55 located in New York.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Poughkeepsie?

There are many reputable rescues in Poughkeepsie, the top 3 on our list are: Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF Beacon), Animal Farm Foundation, Companion Animal Rescue Efforts [CARE] of Dutchess County.

What specialized services do dog rescues and shelters in Poughkeepsie offer?

The most common specialization for dog rescues and shelters in Poughkeepsie is Pit Bull with 1 focusing on it. The second most common specialization is Senior dog with 1 focusing on it.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Poughkeepsie?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Poughkeepsie. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
You must be 18 years or older to adoptAll potential adopters must fill out an application and come into the shelter by appointment to meet the animal they are interested in.Sorry, we will not ship animals nor hold an animal for anyone.If you're looking to adopt a single kitten, someone must be home most of the day or you must have another cat as a companion.We do not adopt puppies to anyone with children under 4 years old.If you are looking to adopt a dog and already have dog(s) at home, they will need to come with you to meet the potential adoptee.We can deny any applicant we do not find to be a match for a particular animal or fit for adoption.

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Poughkeepsie?

We do not have any record of breed specific rescues and shelters in Poughkeepsie, but there are the top breed-specific rescue and shelter types in nearby metro, CH Boxer Rescue, Pitbulls and Addicts, Companion Animal Placement Program

Can you recommend any dog rescues in Poughkeepsie that specialize in senior dogs?

We do not have any record of senior dog rescues and shelters in Poughkeepsie, but these are the closest cities with senior dog rescues and shelters: Poughkeepsie

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