Find your local animal shelter to adopt or foster, volunteer to help homeless pets in your community or report animal cruelty or a lost or found animal.

Thinking about adopting a four-legged friend? There's no time like the present. Check out our nationwide database of dogs looking for good homes.

Jan 8, 2026 · Learn more about the ASPCA's work to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with shelters nationwide. Join our fight today!

Calling all Big Apple pet parents! The ASPCA is located in your hometown, where we provide adoption and medical services to the public.

The ASPCA was founded in 1866 to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the U.S. Learn more about how we help animals.

Visit our Adoption Center to find a dog or cat in NYC, or use our shelter finder tool to locate adoptable pets near you. Read adoption tips from the ASPCA.

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Make Pet Adoption Your First Option® and urge all those you know to do the same.

Ready to bring home a new feline pal? Visit our database of adoptable kitties across the country. You just might find your new best friend!

View photos of adoptable dogs, then visit the ASPCA Adoption Center at 424 E. 92nd St. in New York City to meet your potential new pet today!