This open-admission animal shelter serves as a primary resource for pet adoption, fostering, and animal welfare services throughout New York City. The facility operates a comprehensive adoption program featuring cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs, with searchable databases and mobile adoption events held on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff members provide lost and found services to help reunite missing pets with their families, processing hundreds of animals daily across multiple city locations. The organization maintains active foster and volunteer programs, offering virtual orientations for prospective foster families and seeking experienced handlers particularly for large dogs. Beyond basic shelter operations, they coordinate with New Hope Partners to prioritize emergency placement cases for animals with urgent needs. Additional community services include vaccination and microchipping events, corporate partnership opportunities, and educational outreach through their newsletter program. Located on East Fordham Road in the Bronx, this facility represents part of the city's largest animal shelter network, maintaining a significant social media presence with nearly 190,000 Instagram followers. The shelter operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, emphasizing their commitment to sustainable and humane animal care practices while serving the diverse pet ownership community across the metropolitan area.
Humane Society of Westchester
70 Portman Rd
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464 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY, 10458, United States
