I first learned about this location from an Instagram post about them advertising their Staycation…read moreprogram over the holidays where you can foster a cat or dog over the holidays for a few days. Super conveniently located off the ACE line too at Canal St. They provide all the materials and your preference and they help match you with a furry friend. They were advertising a specific pick up and drop off date for the animals for this program, but i wanted to participate for a bit longer so I called a few days before to see if they're able to accommodate. The staff who answered didn't know the answer so they took down my info and told me someone would call me back. Days passed and I didn't hear back so I had to make a trek down there to ask in-person so that was a bit inconvenient. I wanted some time to prep my home. Anyway when I let them know that I'm a beginner foster and would prefer a cat that is generally friendly with no behavior problems, they helped me match with an adorable adult cream kitty. I picked her up with no issues. They provided me with all the supplies (and more) that I'd need for my week-long foster commitment. They also provided a number that I could text with any concerns should any issues come up. My whole experience was very positive. I'm glad to see that they have now expanded their program with allowing folks to take a dog out for a walk. I've seen further Instagram posts posting about these excursion experiences, but I think you have to come early during the day as only a limited number of dogs are eligible candidates daily. I've done similar excursions at Sean Casey in Brooklyn (no appointment necessary) and ACC (booking required a few days in advance online) so I'm excited this opportunity exists here in a more centrally located place in Manhattan. The shelter also allows visitors to come and view and play with their cats. You just need to make sure you wash your hands before interacting with them. I love this but also hope this doesn't overwhelm the cats too much.

I wanted to share my lovely experience a Best Friends!! It's been one whole month since we brought…read moreour kitten, Juni (short for Juniper) home. We were looking for a cat for our cat. We wanted a playmate for our sweet 1 year old cat, and a friend recommended Best Friends. I came by and the staff were all so sweet and welcoming. They were super informative and encouraged me to play with the cats. During my first visit, I came across the cutest orange female (RARE!) kitten. I had dinner plans and couldn't bring her with me. I came back an hour or so later and she was in the process of getting adopted :,) happy for her but sad for me. It's ok! I just thought that maybe it wasn't meant to be. A week later, I came back to Best Friends with my boyfriend on a mission to adopt a cat. They had an additional room towards the back that housed kittens!!! There were so many to choose from. We chose Juni because she was very cuddly and had a little quirky mustache. The staff made the adoption process so quick and easy. They even provided us a care package with all the necessities (kitten litter, wet and dry food). I expressed my concerns about introducing Juni to our cat at home, and they provided a step by step guide. They even followed up 2 weeks later with our progress. The employees and volunteers here really love what they do.

My experience with them was great. and very fast because this was the second time I am adopting…read morecats from them.

UPDATE: 3:27am Mar 2, 2026 I ENDED UP WITH A KITTEN. LOL…read moreI don't know how, but one minute I was just the moral support, hours layer I call ba k for the little fella, then 3 days later I'm picking up a little black kitten. The last week has been a whirlwind and as I write this I am sitting in a rest stop off 85 with my kitten in tow. He's amazing. I've managed to train him so he loves riding in cars. He's our official "road dawg" lol.

Attentive, communicative, & thorough. Everyone who is a part of this organization truly cares about…read moretheir dogs and pet parents, walking them through every step of the way. They are saving dogs in dire conditions, and that is absolutely priceless. Thank you Jeff, Mary, Lee, Jackie, and everyone at No Dogs Left Behind.

This organization is absolutely fantastic! They brought our girl Eden to us last summer, and we…read morecould not have asked for a more perfect dog! She adores my son and keeps an eye on him. She's wonderful with our other pups. Jeff Berri and his team are incredibly compassionate. He has an enormous heart for all these pups! We will be rescuing another survivor (or possibly two) from them. We are so excited! If you are seeking a truly honest and caring rescue, NDLB is the one for you. They have so many babies in need of homes.

This shelter is wonderful the dogs are all friendly and all. Some workers are nice, and extremely…read morefriendly but they need a better approach from the workers when interacting with people who volunteer to walk the dogs. The dogs here are wonderful and deserve all the love, but my recent experience with a staff member was absolutely horrific. While volunteering, a male worker aggressively snapped at us for playing with the dog!!

I adopted a wonderful adult cat from Sean Casey Animal Rescue. The cat had a thyroid condition. The…read morestaff carefully explained to me what his medical condition was and they told me that he would need to be given medication daily. He and I had many happy years together. In addition, the rescue readily took in a feral kitten I found on a sidewalk that had a hole in it from being bitten by a larger animal and also a baby squirrel that had fallen out of a nest in a tree.

I don't understand this rescue group. My cat passed away, so I have 2 boxes from Chewy with about…read more40 cans of renal cat food. I called 3 times and no one ever got back to me. Do you not accept donations? Or is it just rudeness?

I met Keri when I was looking for a house and we immediately bonded over our love of animals. As…read moretime went on and we remained in contact, she would show me the new rescues and keep me up to date on them as well as checking on how my own cats were doing. I eventually adopted a kitten (Diana Ross) and she matched our personalities perfectly. Unfortunately, one of my cats unexpectedly passed away around the time the litter was getting fixed and she let me meet love bug Smokey Robinson where I immediately fell in love. We let him heal and my house to calm down before she brought him over and we immediately bonded, another perfect match and it was great to keep a brother and sister together (for better or worse because they are crazy now). You can tell seconds within meeting these two that their love for animals is immense and they are willing to do so much for them. They provide the best care and only have the animal's beat intentions in mind. It's not about the adopter, it's more about the adoptee as it should be. I highly recommend them whether you're ready to provide a fur-ever home or get a new home.

We rescued Cheesecake from Muddypaws this summer. Cheesy is the BEST senior pup!…read more Cheesecake is the HAPPIEST BOY! He bounces, skips and dances to express his happiness! Cheesecake is 10 years old and had never been neutered. The Vet team at Muddypaws are terrific! Cheesy kept getting UTIs because his prostate gland was inflamed. He went on antibiotics several times and we had to reschedule his procedure 3 times! Dr. Miller was great! He understood and accommodated our situation. Dr. Miller neutered Cheesecake on 11/13. Everything went well.

Hello Yelpers, I…read morerecently adopted a sweet little Chihuahua mix named Savannah (now Koka) from Muddy Paws Rescue, and I couldn't be happier! She's a small black bundle of love who has quickly become the heart of my apartment. When I first met her, Koka was a bit shy and timid, but with a little patience and love she's completely come out of her shell. She now goes potty outside, plays fetch, sits on command, and absolutely loves playing with her toys. She's affectionate, kind, and brings so much joy to my life every day. I first saw her on Muddy Paws' Facebook page and instantly fell in love. When I went to meet her at their clean and welcoming HQ, I was so impressed by how organized and caring everyone was. Manesha, her foster, did a fantastic job introducing me to Koka and sharing all the details about her personality and routine. Racheal, the founder, personally walked me through the adoption paperwork -- she was knowledgeable, kind, and completely transparent about the process. It's clear that Muddy Paws Rescue truly cares about every dog and every adopter. They made the entire experience smooth, warm, and deeply meaningful. I would highly recommend Muddy Paws Rescue to anyone thinking about adopting and saving a life. Koka and I are both so grateful!

I escorted my daughter and her fiancé to Animal Haven for a cat adoption. I was very pleasantly…read moresurprised on the care and knowledge of each individual cat they have . You can enter each room with gloves on and then after a thorough interview and veterinary boosters , a two week foster and another appointment we got to bring our little cutie Enoki home. Highly recommend.

The "safety check" isn't just about safety--it's a screening for lifestyle, opinions, and even…read morepolitics. If she doesn't personally agree with how you live, she may deny your application. I recommend blocking her social media access before applying to protect your privacy. During the interview, she took an accusatory tone and repeatedly twisted my words. It felt more like an interrogation than a genuine conversation. Instead of assessing whether I could provide a good home, she seemed focused on finding a reason to say no. What's more frustrating is how much control they want compared to other shelters. Most adoption processes are more straightforward--this one involves initial contact, a lengthy application, an interview that feels invasive, and a two-week trial period where they decide if you're good enough. This isn't standard across the industry, and honestly, it's a deterrent. Worst part? She did all this knowing the cat would stay in the shelter. I already have experience, a safe home, and was willing to adopt an older cat. If someone else truly wanted the cat, I'd be fine with that--I just wanted to see an animal get a home. But gatekeeping isn't helping anyone. The humane society works just fine and it's much easier.

Cute cafe where you can book 50 min spots to play with kitties. Was super excited for this session…read moreas I have a cat back home and have grown up around a lot of cats but was a little disappointed because these cats weren't as friendly or are just sleeping. Makes sense since there are so many people coming in and out throughout the day.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Adorable cat cafe with adoptable cats and cat merch…read more Totally stumbled upon this place after leaving the Clockwork Bar next door! Can't believe we didn't notice this place on the way to the bar, but perhaps their sandwich board wasn't out yet? Anyhoo, the hubby and I are crazy cat people so of course we had to go in. Apparently this is the first cat cafe in NYC! All the kitties are rescues and adoptable, and there was quite a crowd in the visiting room, visible through a window from the lobby. We were short on time so we didn't play with the kitties, but we chatted with one of the super-friendly staffers for a bit and bought some merch to support. So glad we found out about this place--long may they live!

This place is superb!!! The place is more small- medium sized but the facility is so clean and…read moreorganized!! I took my 6.5 month old kitty in to get neutered and chipped the check in process was insanely smooth and quick the staff was super friendly kind and helpful during the whole process and with helping me understand everything that was being done and to know what steps I had to take next for aftercare and what to do if I needed any assistance after that I highly recommend this place!!

Everything went well. The vets are amazing. Super professional and spend time with the Furbabies…read moreand pet parents. They explain everything and answer your questions. In particular I want to thank Dr Jose Enoch. Dr Aponce and Dr Nelson. They are second to none. The staff and nurses and technicians are amazIng too. They have the patience of Job and know how to work with people. Their bedside manner with the pets is impeccable. Am really happy with the Humaine Society of New York and its team. Am looking forward to routine care. My Furbaby had surgery and is recovering with flying colors.

AMA Animal Rescue is an amazing organization that truly cares about every animal they take in. The…read morestaff and volunteers are compassionate, hardworking, and dedicated to helping dogs and cats find loving homes. The animals are clearly well cared for, and you can feel the positive environment the moment you walk in. Thank you for everything you do for these animals and the community!

I was looking to foster a second cat and decided to work with AMA in December. I had the pleasure…read moreof working mainly with Jovanna who was so incredibly thorough in the interview and chats to identify what would work best for me and my cat and who the current cat residents were at the shelter. We decided to foster Alfafa over the holidays to potentially adopt if he was a good fit for the household. It's very clear from my interactions with them that they value every animal dearly and take the extra effort to make sure every potential adopter/foster is the best fit possible. Their application is thorough, they take their time to make sure there's a good match, and it was clear the cats were well taken care of at the shelter. I highly highly recommend anyone considering to adopt or foster to work with AMA, I can't overstate how much respect I have for their work, mission, and the people there.