The resources on this page are provided by nonprofits, volunteer, and community organizations that care about making the city a safer and enjoyable place for dog/pet-owners. While the City has specific contracted adoption partners, we encourage residents to connect with the individual groups independently if you have questions about their specific services or programs.
SANS (Spay and Neuter of Syracuse) (low cost spay/neuter services by appointment only)
Phone: 315-834-0141
Location: 2616 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13224
Email: info@spayandneutersyracuse.org
Website: https://www.spayandneutersyracuse.com/
Fixing to Help CNY (Covers cost of spay/neuter surgeries for pets of Onondaga County residents with low income)
Phone: 315-729-8691
Email: fixingtohelpCNY@gmail.com
Website: https://fixingtohelpcny.com/
CNY SNAP (spay and neuter assistance program)
Phone: 607-756-2561
Location: 17 Salisbury Street; Cortland, NY 13045
Website: http://cnysnap.org/
CNY Cat Coalition (spay and neuter assistance program for cats)
Phone: 315-420-SPAY
The Kia Foundation, Inc. Pet Thrift Store & Pet Food Pantry
Phone: 680-241-6241
Location: 2546 James St., Syracuse, NY 13206
Email: thekiafoundationinc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.thekiafoundation.org/
Hardeko Helping Paws (Dog Daze Pet Shop)
Phone: 315-410-1278
Location: Dog Daze, 309 North Main Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Email: hardekopaws@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.dogdazepetshop.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/people/Hardeko-Helping-Paws/100079022540768/
Cuse Pit Crew (assists with pet food/supplies, end of life support, other needs to help keep your pet at home)
Phone: 315-671-0600
Email: cpc.keepustogether@gmail.
Friends of Second Chance
Phone: 315-435-5584
Email: friendsofsecondchance@gmail.com
Website: https://www.jamesvillesecondchance.com/
Friends Forever Animal Rescue (in addition to dogs and cats, assists with rabbits, rats, mice, etc.)
Phone (cell): 315-668-1003
Email: friendsforeverny.com
Website: Foreverfriendsny@gmail.com
Furever After Rescue
Email: Fureverafter.rescue@facebook.com
Helping Hounds Dog Rescue
Shelter Phone: 315-446-5970
Location: 7268 Caswell Ave, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Email: info@helpinghoundsny.com
Website: https://www.helpinghoundsdogrescue.org/
POWERful Paws Animal Rescue
Email: contact@powerfulpawsrescue.org
Website: http://powerfulpawsrescue.org/
Recycle-A-Bull Bully Breed Rescue (pit bull rescue)
Email: recycle_a_bull@yahoo.com
Website: www.recycleabull.com
Seventh Heaven Animal Rescue
Email: info@seventhheavenrescue.org
Website: https://seventhheavenrescue.org/
Fetch a Friend Rescue
Email: fetchafriendrescue@gmail.com
Website: http://www.fetchafriendrescue.org/
Marsha’s Mulligans (takes in senior dogs)
Phone: 315 263-2549 (calling preferred)
Email: rmarsha28@yahoo.com
Website: https://marshasmulligans.webs.com/contact-us
Central New York Cat Coalition
Phone: 315-289-2287
Email: cnycc@outlook.com
Website: www.cnycatcoalition.org
Kitty Corner
Phone: 315-457-4420
Email: catresq@twcny.rr.com
Website: www.kittycorner.org/
No Cat Left Behind Animal Rescue, Inc.
Phone: 315-395-9262
E-mail: bastetdei@gmail.com
Website: www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY885.html
Wayward Paws Email: contactus@waywardpaws.org
Website: https://www.facebook.com/waywardpawscatrescue/
Animal Alliance of Greater Syracuse
Email: aags@twcny.rr.com
Website: www.animalallianceofgreatersyracuse.org
Cuse Pit Crew (Oversees Keep Us Together, an “owner support” program - Partner with and provide essential resources to families who own dog(s) at risk of displacement from the home; offers humane education, dog training, food and pet supplies)
Email: CusePitCrew@gmail.com
Website: www.cusepitcrew.org
Shamrock Animal Fund (help pay for veterinary care for pet owners with financial limitations in Syracuse and CNY)
Email: info@shamrockanimalfund.com
Website: http://www.shamrockanimalfund.com/home.ht