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4.5 (14 reviews)
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Rock G.

The staff and volunteers are fantastic and work very hard to make the dogs and cats feel as loved as possible as they wait for adoption. I adopted my boy Davey in July of 2018. He'd been there for most of his adult life, but was healthy and really well cared for by Cathy and Leslie - even after taking him home they checked in with me and Davey and I regularly posted updates to their Instagram page. Davey has turned out to be a fantastic dog/companion and I'm so thankful to them for keeping him well adjusted and happy during all that time that he was there. I'm sure I'll be adopting a buddy for him soon and I'll be back to rescue another pup from. Thank you again - I'm very lucky to have found Yonkers Animal Shelter and Davey.

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Richie E.

Dr. Howell has been our vet to Dominique which he saved countless times, Rocky was also was saved and now Coco.. Dr. Howell is the best vet and his staff is highly recommended. They care about your pet and we highly recommend them. The front staff is caring and well manner even though Rocky doesn't like going to the vet, he goes in like a champ! Jim the groomer is great. I recommend this to all who have a cat or a dog! Highly professional and caring towards your pet!

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Great place to adopt clean safe and beautiful animals get your best friend there the staff is very friendly and will willing to help you.

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The adoption fee is only $65 and for Valentine's Day weekend they charge less than 1/2 of the price.

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No Dogs Left Behind

(29 reviews)

Chelsea, Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen

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.

Our family adopted a dog from one of NDLB's Chinese Sanctuaries in East Asia 7 months ago. I have…read morenothing but praise for all of the staff encountered throughout our adoption process, (which from start to finish took a little more than three months). NDLB is an incredible 501(c) (3) non-profit and their global mission of rescuing dogs and cats from immense suffering and complete abandonment, along with their exceptional care and concern for each survivor (no matter the gravity of each animal's injuries), is nothing short of outstanding. The dog we happened to adopt is a Japanese Akita Inu and happens to go by the name Romeo because he happened to be saved from slaughter on Valentine's Day (on February 14, 2020). The founder of NDLB , Jeff Beri, and his crew actually risked their lives twice to save our dog. Once (due to the strict Covid-19 Restrictions in China at that time and a second time to challenge the people who were about to slaughter him). I personally found all of the NDLB staff I interfaced with during the adoption process very personable and easy to connect with. More importantly, I found the staff demonstrated great care and concern for their animals throughout the adoption process. While waiting for Romeo's freedom flight to New York, we received multiple videos and photo's along with ongoing communication from the NDLB Chinese staff who were with him daily. The New York staff made sure I (along with my husband), understood all the possible challenges that came with adopting a dog from overseas and wanted to make sure we were up for this type of challenge. All I can say is Romeo has completely changed our family's life. Our family over the years has had three dogs. Romeo was our first overseas adoption, by far, he is the most considerate dog we have ever had the pleasure of owning, and is always looking out for our well-being. One last positive has been, over the past months, being able to maintain on going contact with Romeo's team in China, and being able to send photos and videos of him here having all sorts of fun in the USA. (See Romeo enjoying sunbathing below).

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Ridgewood

I have been there a number of times - for end of life service - I'm a…read moreTNR rescuer and last year I had 6 cats I had to bring in. The people who deal with this service are compassionate. The down side is you cannot be with your cat during their euthanasia - this is a bad thing. We who love cats or dogs (or for that matter any non-human animal that is part of our life) want to be there so they see our face last on this earth and know that we love them dearly. One other thing: I did use the ladies room while there and the hallways smell so horrendous. There is no reason for this. They need to have and should have a proper cleaner for the floors. I know how many animals they must have there for adoption but still.....this is a fairly new facility....get it clean.

ACC Queens has been truly wonderful, a beautiful location and spacious. The staff there, especially…read moreStephanie, are incredibly kind, compassionate, and deeply dedicated to the animals in their care. The adoption process was fast, smooth, and easy to understand. Stephanie was very patient, kind, and helpful. I find the entire team very warm and helpful. I initially came to adopt a kitten I had rescued, but sadly received the heartbreaking news that his health had declined. The staff allowed me to see him and say goodbye, and their empathy in that moment meant more than I can express. After spending some time interacting with the cats there, another little one chose me, and now she is coming home with me. Thank you to the entire team for the care, patience, and love you show every day. I am truly grateful for both the support during a very emotional moment and for helping me bring home my new family member.

AMA Animal Rescue

AMA Animal Rescue

(49 reviews)

Coney Island, Bath Beach

I'm a former in shelter volunteer turned foster (at least for now) for AMA. They have the sweetest…read morecats/kittens that I've dealt with in a long time, besides my own adopted cat. AMA works strictly with sick, abused, and neglected cats and dogs (although I'm completely a cat person), which is more up my alley than working with perfectly healthy animals (my cat is special needs - he's three legged, so that's how I got into working with sick/special needs animals). I've been with AMA for about six months now, and while I wish I had discovered this rescue first, I unfortunately came across Animal Haven first (AMA all the way - AMA is much cleaner and nicer than Animal Haven). AMA is my favorite Brooklyn shelter, and I know people who have adopted from or volunteer/work at other Brooklyn shelters and have somewhat of an attitude when it should be about the animals in need and not about one's ego. Yeah the adoption fees here at AMA are mandatory (unlike the ASPCA where I also foster - they have voluntary adoption fees based on what you can afford; nothing is required besides being a good quality adopter in the eyes of the adoption team there) and higher than you'll see elsewhere, but the animals are genuinely cared for and loved here. The adoption fees aren't the highest in the NYC area for cats and dogs, but they're higher than most other shelters that I know of. It's hard to not get attached to some of the animals there, and I can name a handful of cats that I've grown attached to since the end of March when I came into the shelter for my first shift: Chewy, Spring, Autumn, Tiny, Puff, Kiki, Sushi, Chili, Maple, and my foster, Muffin. It's hard watching them get adopted, but it's also super exciting to see them find where they belong. Here are some final words - if you like cleaning, socializing, meeting new people in person, having some form of structure to your week, and getting out of the house, then you should volunteer in person at the shelter. If working with too many animals at once is overwhelming to you but you still want to help out, consider fostering - AMA covers 100% of costs (including vet visits which any animal lover knows can get expensive), and Mariya is always available to talk to if you need help.

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.

Petco

Petco

(79 reviews)

I have been coming to the petco for a while for my anmials…read more I come for the vetco clinic vaccines and they are pretty good and economical if you looking for a budget friendly clinic, but also to get the things your animal needs. I buy supplies here for my pet and i love how you can save and the coupons you get once you use your number. My pup went today to their vetco hospital for the first time and honestly my pup like many owners see their pets as family and because of different things i was nervous. From the front desk, nurses, and Dr. Boules, just everyone was amazing and extremly understanding and willing to ease my mind. There are people with bad reviews. But i honestly recommend this petco for all its departments. My pup is using sabrina as his trainer and she is extremely knowledgable and understanding and just very helpful. He is not done with his training yet but im sure once he is he will be great cause of sabrina. You may sometimes encounter a bad experience one day because no store is perfect but i feel like this is one of the best stores. Remeber people are allowed to have bad days, we have them also. Best experience with the vetco clinic, vetco hospital, and petco trainer. I havent tried the groomer.

I am writing this review so other pet owners can make an informed decision and avoid what happened…read moreto my dog. I took my dog, Abbie, to Petco for grooming on Thursday. When she came home, she had a raw, open skin injury near her hip and tail that was absolutely not present before the appointment. The area was bright red, inflamed, and painful looking--consistent with a grooming-related injury such as clipper burn or a grooming-triggered hot spot. This is not a minor irritation. It is a visible, open wound that now requires monitoring and veterinary care. Seeing your dog injured after trusting a grooming service is upsetting and unacceptable. What is even more concerning is learning that Petco has an ongoing history of complaints and legal action related to grooming injuries, including a widely reported class action lawsuit. Had I known this beforehand, I would never have brought my dog there. I am posting this so other pet owners do not make the same mistake. Please do your research. Ask hard questions. And if you value your pet's safety, consider taking your business elsewhere. Pets cannot advocate for themselves. We have to do it for them. Oddly, no one could make time to see my dog, there was no empathy or compassion from anyone.

Yonkers Animal Shelter - animalshelters - Updated May 2026

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