ASPCA Recovery & Rehabilitation Center

At the ASPCA Recovery & Rehabilitation (R&R) Center, dogs recovering from abuse and neglect receive compassionate, individualized support from a skilled team of sheltering, medical and behavior professionals. Many of these dogs suffer from physical and psychological wounds, including injuries, illness, malnutrition, disabling fear, handling sensitivity, severe stress and more. These consequences of cruel treatment impact quality of life and make adoption challenging. The R&R Center offers them the chance to heal in an environment that prioritizes each animal’s unique needs through a combination of stress-reducing housing, medical intervention and behavioral care.

The 33,000 square-foot, purpose-built facility in Pawling, New York, was designed with the needs of dogs recovering from cruelty and neglect at the forefront. Some of the facility’s special features include: 

• Indoor/outdoor kennels, where dogs can enjoy natural light, enriching sights, sounds and smells, and protection from the elements.
• Five or fewer kennels per room, each room built with sound-absorbing materials, providing a quieter and more restful environment. 
• Ample outdoor areas for play, exercise, exploration and socialization.
• “Real Life Rooms”  that simulate home environments, where dogs can learn skills they need for adoption.
• Veterinary clinic with in-house diagnostics, imaging capabilities, a surgery suite and a dental suite. 

As they provide critical care for dogs in need, the R&R Center team collaborates with other ASPCA teams to develop new behavior interventions, share discoveries with the animal welfare field and host learning experiences for partner shelters. 

Volunteering for the R&R Center

Join the R&R volunteer program in Pawling, New York, and help support rescued animals.

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Fostering for the R&R Center

Help dogs who are recovering from abuse and neglect as a foster caregiver!

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The R&R Center is part of Rehabilitation Services, which also includes the Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC) in Weaverville, North Carolina, the Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, Ohio, and the Learning Lab.