Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization founded in 1982 by volunteer workers who met at a “no-kill” animal shelter. Dismayed by the terrible living conditions of the animals there, they left to establish a rescue group to properly care for cats and dogs in need, and find them safe and loving homes. Over the last 35+ years, Pet Rescue has remained a no-kill rescue organization. And, we have remained a volunteer-based organization whose mission is to care for dogs and cats until they are adopted. In those years, we have grown with the help of donors and volunteers. We have our own facility in Harrison, NY with an onsite clinic for our animals, a kennel for some of our dogs and a dedicated space for adult cats (our “Kitty Cottage”). Additionally, many of our animals are fostered by dedicated volunteers. Our animals come from various places. Some come from owners who are no longer able to care for them. Many are taken from kill shelters. Still others come from the streets. Often the dogs and cats arrive sick or injured. They are subsequently treated by veterinarians to make them healthy for adoption. We take joy in finding our dog, cats, puppies, kittens and special needs animals good loving homes.
Step 1. Read our FAQs for relevant information. Step 2. If you would like to ADOPT, view our dogs or cats and indicate your interest in up to 3 dogs or or 3 cats. If you would like to FOSTER a dog press "Start Dog Foster Application" in step 4, if you would like to foster a cat please indicate your interest by selecting "Fostering" after pressing "Start Cat Adoption/Foster Application" in step 4. Please do not pick an animal to foster. We will match your interest with available foster animals. Step 3. Please complete the application. Be sure to complete all sections and questions. This will help ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible. Please use a computer to complete your application as applications do not always connect from a phone or tablet. Step 4. When you submit your application, you will see a message that your application has been saved. We are a volunteer organization and we will work as quickly as we can. Please understand that it may take a 2 to 4 weeks to get a response from us.