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Adopt a Pet in New York City

Adopting a pet in the New York City area? The ASPCA’s wonderful adoptable dogs and cats are waiting for you right now! Visit our spacious, state-of-the-art Adoption Center on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Adoptable Dogs at the ASPCA
The ASPCA adopts out dogs and puppies to loving families. We have dogs of many ages, breeds and sizes.
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Adoptable Cats at the ASPCA
If you’re in the New York City area and you’d like to adopt a cat or kitten, you’ve come to the right place.
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ASPCA Pets of the Week: Apri and Odysseus
These two best friends are looking for a quiet home together where they can play and relax. Adopt Apri and Odysseus today!
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ASPCA Adoption Center
The ASPCA Adoption Center is a spacious, state-of-the-art shelter with highly qualified veterinarians and behavior counselors on staff.
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Adoption Tips
We’ve put together some tips to help you chose the right pet—and to help prepare your home for a new furry friend!
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Adopt a Pet from Your Local Shelter

Read on for all the information you need to prepare to adopt a cat, kitten, dog or puppy from an animal shelter or rescue group in your area.

Find a Shelter
Our helpful guide for ways to identify animal shelters and adoptable pets in your area.
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Adoptable Dogs in Your Local Shelter
Check out our nationwide database of dogs looking for good homes.
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Adoptable Cats in Your Local Shelter
Browse adoptable kitties near you and find your new best friend.
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Adoption Tips
We’ve put together some tips to help you chose the right pet—and to help prepare your home for a new furry friend!
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Bunny Gets a Very Special “Hoppy Tail” Just in Time for Easter
April 5, 2017
After an Eight Month Journey, Tobias Finds a Home that Is Just Right
March 30, 2017
After Struggling on New York’s Busy Streets, Charming Paula Finds a Loving Home
March 22, 2017
Don’t Judge a Cat by Her Cover: Chroma’s Happy Tail
March 15, 2017
A Second Chance for a Home: Lucy’s Happy Tail
37-47%
of all households in the United States have a dog
30-37%
of all households in the United States have a cat

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