We are the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.
Take Us Home
Every year, an estimated 2,000,000 homeless pets are euthanized. Our goal: a no-kill world where all homeless pets find loving homes.
Our Mission
Our Impact
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Animals Saved
Since 1944, more than 1 million animal lives saved.
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Exams Performed
In a single year, our medical staff performed 58,000 exams and vaccinated 65,000 animals.
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Pets Placed
On average, we place nearly 18,000 pets into loving homes each year.
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Schools, Libraries, and
After-School Programs
After-School Programs
Reaching students, advancing and enhancing learning.
Something to Bark About
On Friday, November 30, we rolled out our blue carpet to celebrities, puppies, and kittens alike at our 2018 Get Your Rescue On® Gala. The event, held at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, was a night to honor the dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens we rescued in 2018 and to support a future of even more lives saved.
Bianca’s Furry Friends, our proposed state-of-the-art Feline Adoption Center will enable us to rescue many more animals by adding a second floor to our existing shelter.
December is already designated as National Cat Lovers' Month. And since this is the month of giving — of finding ways to give something of real value to the world — I asked myself, why not take Cat Lovers' Month one step further and shine the spotlight on black cats?
We're celebrating 75 years of action and compassion, and our special edition commemorative calendar is getting the party started. Each month features adorable—rescued and adopted—kittens and puppies that are sure to make each and every day a bit better.
Get Your Rescue On with our Rescue Cuff and Rescue Tag, and tell the world that supporting and adopting rescue pets is the only option.
Happy Tails
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