11 dog rescues found
#64 in United States, #4 in New York, #1 in Long Island
CH Boxer Rescue is a 501(c)3. A non-profit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating Boxers, Bulldogs & assorted breeds in the northeastern US. We save dogs from puppy mills, shelters, and the streets, as well as accept owner surrenders. We strive to take dogs of ALL ages and do not shy away from medical emergencies. Established in 2015.
"Most caring rescue"
Long Island, NY
#99 in United States, #10 in New York, #2 in Long Island
The New York Bully Crew is a non-profit that pulls bully breeds from kill shelters, rescues them from the streets, provides them with all their necessary medical care, and then works tirelessly to find loving homes for them. NYBC also hosts dogs from other shelters and foster homes that are looking for a forever home. They work hard to get each dog adopted by loving families who will appreciate their intelligence, personality, and spirit.
"NYBC is the best! They do not shy away from some of the worst cas..." more
Long Island, NY
ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF THE HAMPTONS
#100 in United States, #11 in New York, #3 in Long Island
ARF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contributions make our work possible. Since it was founded in 1974, ARF has saved over 30,000 cats and dogs. To date ARF's Op-Cat program has successfully spayed/neutered over 35,000 cats. ARF's veterinary team ensures all animals for adoption are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and ready for homes. ARF's mobile adoption team travels to locations across the region. Visit our website to find locations near you. The ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop is located at 17 Poxabogue Lane, Sagaponack, NY. All proceeds benefit the Adoption Center. ARF is a no kill adoption center. We will care for an animal regardless of how long it takes to find a home, except in extraordinary circumstances, such as incurable illness or severe and dangerous behavioral problems. Animals are admitted by appointment only.
Long Island, NY
#100 in United States, #11 in New York, #3 in Long Island
One of our country's first no-kill animal welfare organizations, Bideawee is 100% reliant on private support to fuel our lifesaving work. Explore the many ways you can support Bideawee today!
Long Island, NY
Social Tees Animal Rescue - NYC
#100 in United States, #11 in New York, #3 in Long Island
Social Tees Animal Rescue is a non-profit (501c3 ) no-kill rescue in NYC finding forever homes for abandoned dogs and cats. We are a foster-based, community oriented organization founded on the principles of responsible pet ownership and creating a supportive environment for our staff and volunteers. Ensuring access to thorough veterinary treatment and the wellbeing of our animals are our highest priorities, and we pride ourselves in matching each animal with the family best able to meet its needs for life.
Long Island, NY
#100 in United States, #11 in New York, #3 in Long Island
Korean K9 Rescue is a volunteer-driven No-Kill dog rescue organization based in Queens, New York and Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, South Korea As a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we transport homeless and mistreated dogs from South Korea and place them with loving forever families, primarily in New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles. Because of an unfortunate stigma surrounding mixed-breed dogs and the dog meat trade that persists within the country many dogs in South Korea are unlikely to be adopted at home and are in grave danger of being euthanized.
Long Island, NY
#100 in United States, #11 in New York, #3 in Long Island
Last Chance Animal Rescue is a charitable, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, created to save the lives of animals. We are grateful for our dedicated community of adopters, fosters, volunteers, sponsors and supporters. Without you we could not achieve our life saving mission.
Long Island, NY
#100 in United States, #11 in New York, #3 in Long Island
Mr. Bones & Co., is a volunteer based 501(c)3 animal welfare non-profit based in the greater New York City area and the Hudson Valley region of upstate NY. Our main function is canine rescue, via One Lucky Pup, our signature rescue, rehabilitation and adoption program. OLP specializes in dogs facing extraordinary challenges, whether it be extensive emergency veterinary care/surgery, unfair breed discrimination or those languishing in municipal shelters with behavioral issues that make them harder to place. Our experience in the deepest of these rescue trenches gives us keen insight into understanding the challenges of animal welfare. We focus on the quality of our cases, not the quantity. By keeping our program small, typically no more than fifteen dogs at a time, we are able to put an intensive amount of attention into each dog and evaluate their needs intimately to determine their best home. This individualized plan of care enhances the adoption process, making less room for negative variables to occur post-adoption. MBC also provides support to existing shelters and rescue groups via outreach initiatives including spay/neuter events, fundraising, and adoption support. We award numerous grants each year for a variety of services; pet care and emergency assistance to low income families, adoption training to help harder to place dogs find homes, and assistance to selfless animal rescuers doing what they can on their own. We believe animal welfare is a community effort and work hard to be part of the bigger picture.
Long Island, NY
#100 in United States, #11 in New York, #3 in Long Island
NYC Second Chance Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2009. With the help of our community of donors and supporters, we have saved over 15,000 lives from an unimaginable fate. We concentrate our efforts on large breed dogs and cats who need critical life-saving care. These two criteria make up most of the euthanasias in the United States.
Long Island, NY
#100 in United States, #11 in New York, #3 in Long Island
SNARR Northeast (Special Needs Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation) is based out of Westchester County, New York, was founded in 2011 and is run by Courtney Bellew. "I had found my passion and wanted to do more to help in my own area. SNARR Northeast was born We save the toughest dogs to place; those with serious medical conditions, paralyzed dogs, deaf and blind dogs, severely emaciated dogs, dogs with neurological deficits & disease, dogs with injuries and orthopedic issues the animals that nobody else wants; the dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. The 501(c)3 rescue has since saved countless animals. We are a smaller rescue, with BIG hearts and we do our best to make each dog feel as though they are someone's pet. We do not believe in pulling a dog from a shelter, only to put it in another shelter environment. Not only do we give these dogs a place to live, but we work diligently with them, socializing them, training them, rehabilitating them, and providing whatever extensive and costly medical care they require.
Long Island, NY
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
#100 in United States, #11 in New York, #3 in Long Island
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, open admission, no kill- shelter that relies on the generosity of our donors and volunteers to care for the homeless animals in our community, and place them in loving forever homes. The shelter provides a stepping stone for these animals offering them housing, food, medical treatment, training, and rehabilitation when necessary. For 14 years since the Town eliminated the shelter and SASF was formed, we have been dedicated to caring for homeless animals in our community of 25 hamlets and villages but, we don't stop there. We rescue dogs from kill shelters and dire situations across the country from New York City to Georgia to Puerto Rico and even Mexico. We have proven ourselves to be a leading shelter, and we pride ourselves on finding excellent homes for a large numbers of animals. Since 2010, the shelter's adoption rate has increased significantly due to the many new services we provide, such as a veterinary clinic that handles all incoming medical evaluations and care, public spay and neuter services, micro-chipping, and inoculations. We have one of the best training and behavior departments in the country. Our program socializes, integrates, and enriches the lives of shelter dogs and it has proven to increase the rate of adoptability of these dogs.
Long Island, NY
Welcome to the 2025 Long Island, NY Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Long Island, 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 11 private dog parks in the Long Island 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 Long Island dog parks on Sniffspot's platform.
This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Long Island, 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.
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All applicants are screened including initial phone interview, vet references, home visit and final adoption interview. All dogs adopted through CHBR are followed by volunteers for up to a year or more and if any reason a placement does not work all dogs come back to the rescue and cannot be rehomed or sent to shelter by the adopter. We maintain an open door policy with our adopters for our dogs with regular communication.
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Do you have a reactive dog or suspect you may have one? You’re not alone!
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Just 20 minutes outside of the busy city of Portland, Oregon, and settled right on the banks of the Columbia River, you’ll find what countless visitors have flocked to the area in search of – mountain views, crisp, clean air, and running water for miles. What you might not expect to find, however, is a hidden oasis designed just for dogs and their people, owned and operated by a farming couple and enjoyed by visitors on two legs, and four.
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