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Animal shelters and pet adoption in New York City, mapped by Maple

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central New York City, New York, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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The 9 mapped animal shelters and rescues in New York City

Sorted by distance from central New York City. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

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  1. Top pick nearby 1

    Brooklyn Cat Cafe

    1.3 mi
    Fr-Su 12:00-19:00
    76 Montague Street, Brooklyn, 11201
    Directions Call Website
  2. 2

    Ollie’s Place

    1.6 mi
    430 East 9th Street, 10009
    Directions
  3. 3

    BARC Shelter

    2.2 mi
    Tu-Fr 12:00-16:00
    86 North 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
    Directions Call Website
  4. 4

    Paul A. Vallone Queens Animal Care Center

    4.6 mi
    10:00-18:00
    1905 Flushing Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385
    Directions Website
  5. 5

    Sean Casey Animal Rescue

    4.7 mi
    153 East 3rd Street
    Directions Call Website
  6. 6

    Secaucus Animal Shelter

    6.2 mi
    Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
    Directions Call Website
  7. 7

    Animal Care Centers of NYC

    6.5 mi
    Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
    326 East 110th Street, New York, NY 10029
    Directions Website
  8. 8

    Animal Care Centers of New York

    7.6 mi
    Mo-Fr 12:00-20:00 · Sa 10:00-20:00 · Su 10:00-18:00
    2336 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11208
    Directions Website
  9. 9

    Passaic Animal Shelter

    11.1 mi
    Brook Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055
    Directions

Trip prep for New York City weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • July averages 84.9°F highs in New York City: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

New York City animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 9 animal shelters and rescues within about 12 miles of central New York City. The closest to the city center is Brooklyn Cat Cafe, about 1.3 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
New York City's hottest month is July with average highs of 84.9 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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