At the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark we are passionate about ensuring the protection and welfare of all animals in need. This passion is the Mission of our service and the legacy that was left to us by our founder Robert Kleinstuber. Robert began the shelter in 1959 as a memorial to his beloved dog, Jeff. His hard work paved the way for the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark. This spirit is what drives us each day to do the best we can for the good of all animals. We currently contract with 7 municipalities in Orange & Sullivan Counties as their dog control impound facility, however, we extend our intake services on a case-by-case basis when space is available throughout the tri-state area. If you find a stray animal please contact your local animal control officer and/or police department first before contacting the shelter. This will ensure the animal receives attention as quickly as possible. Our dedicated staff will work with pet owners who must surrender their pets, however, we may not be able to take the animal right away because we do not euthanize animals at the shelter simply to make room for others. Those needing assistance should contact the shelter to schedule a time when we can best accommodate you and your pet. The Humane Society provides so much more than just food and shelter. Our animals receive medical treatment, socialization, behavior training, enrichment, exercise, and lots of love. We strive to match our animals with adopters based on a wide-range of criteria to ensure it is a good fit for both. At the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark, we offer homeless animals a second chance at a first-rate life.
We are so happy that you are considering adopting a pet from the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark. Our pets are excellent candidates for a new loving home. Many of our animals are with us because their owners could no longer care for them. Others were brought to us as strays and were never claimed by their owners. Before any of our pets are made available to you for adoption we follow a rigorous screening process to make sure your cat or dog is healthy and behaviorally sound. Their behavior is closely observed and their health is evaluated. We note how well it gets along with other animal as well as people and children to the best of our ability in the shelter environment. At the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark we want to make sure your family is a match for the pet you choose to adopt. In order to begin the adoption process, you must fill out an Adoption Application and submit it to us for consideration. Just click on the button to dowload your form. We will make every attempt to get back to you as quickly as possible, however if you don’t hear from us within a few days, please call the shelter to follow up. Please note: if you have other pets in the home we will need to call your vet before the application can be approved so it is recommended that you notify your vet that we will be calling.