Animal Shelters in Buffalo, NY

Find animal shelters in Buffalo, New York. Discover Erie County organizations helping pets.

20
Shelters & Rescues
47%
Pet Ownership Rate
300
Pets Available

Featured Shelters & Rescues

#1 TOP RATED

ABC Basset Hound Rescue

PO Box 272

Buffalo, NY 14225

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#2 TOP RATED

716 Promoting Animal Welfare & Safety (716 PAWS)

Amherst, NY 14226

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To place at-risk animals into the right loving forever homes while working with communities to reduce their euthanasia rates.

#3 TOP RATED

A Furever Chance Inc,

Buffalo, NY 14215

We are a small, nonprofit 501(c)3 cat rescue working on the east side of Buffalo, NY. We focus on TNVR...

#4 TOP RATED

A Purr-fect Fit Animal Rescue and Adoption Center

2231 Wehrle Drive

Williamsville, NY 14221

📞 Phone:(716) 633-6600

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A Purr-fect Fit Animal Rescue & Adoption Center was created by a group of dedicated individuals, who share a passion...

#5 TOP RATED

Abby's Angels

Williamsville, NY 14221

📞 Phone:(716) 983-5008

#6 TOP RATED

Allie and Pals Rescue

Cheektowaga, NY 14227

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At Allie & Pals Rescue, we strive to set all dogs up for success in the safest and most caring...

#7 TOP RATED

Broken Down Dogs

Amherst, NY 14226

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#8 TOP RATED

Buddy's Second Chance Rescue

Amherst, NY 14228

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Save one until there are none

#9 TOP RATED

Buffalo Guinea Pig Mafia Rescue

Amherst, NY 14221

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The Buffalo Guinea Pig Mafia Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of guinea pigs in...

#10 TOP RATED

Buffalo Sato Rescue Network

Amherst, NY 14226

#11 TOP RATED

Buffalo Underdogs Rescue

Amherst, NY 14226

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Who we are.... Buffalo Underdogs Rescue is an all-breed, volunteer-driven nonprofit organization. BUR saves dogs in Western New York as...

#12 TOP RATED

City of Buffalo Animal Shelter

Buffalo, NY 14203

📞 Phone:(716) 851-5694

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#13 TOP RATED

Erie County SPCA

300 Harlem Road

West Seneca, NY 14224

📞 Phone:(716) 875-7360

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At the SPCA Serving Erie County, our mission is to create a more humane community through education; rescuing, protecting, and...

#14 TOP RATED

Friends for Felines, Inc. at Tabby Town

3701 McKinley Pkwy

Blasdell, NY 14219

📞 Phone:(716) 822-4910

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Tabby Town is a unique, not for profit, Cat Adoption Center and Rescue Cooperative. Located within the McKinley Mall, it...

#15 TOP RATED

Jet's Rehab Rescue, Inc.

Williamsville, NY 14231

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Jet’s Rehab Rescue, Inc., is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was created to provide assistance to shelters and rescues...

#16 TOP RATED

Pets Alive WNY

Buffalo, NY 14226

📞 Phone:(716) 247-5090

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Our mission is to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of pets and people by taking in and...

#17 TOP RATED

Pixie Mamas Rescue

PO Box 176

Buffalo, NY 14220

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#18 TOP RATED

Pound Hounds and Friends, Inc.

3380 Sheridan Dr.

Buffalo, NY 14226

📞 Phone:(716) 712-6766

We are thrilled to announce that we have a page on Petfinder! After over ten years helping local pets, we...

#19 TOP RATED

Queen City Pitties Animal Rescue, Inc.

Buffalo, NY 14223

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Queen City Pitties Animal Rescue, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and responsible re-homing of...

#20 TOP RATED

The Silver Lining for Pit Bulls

Not Provided

Kenmore, NY 14217

The Silver Lining for Pit Bulls, Inc. is a 501c3 not for profit and a New York State Registered Pet...

About Pet Adoption in Buffalo

Buffalo is home to numerous animal shelters and rescue organizations dedicated to helping pets find loving families. With a pet ownership rate of 47%, the city has a strong community of animal lovers.

Whether you're looking to adopt a dog, cat, or other pet, you'll find many reputable organizations offering adoption services, foster programs, and volunteer opportunities throughout Buffalo and New York.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

  • Save a Life: Give a deserving animal a second chance
  • Cost-Effective: Lower adoption fees than breeders
  • Health Checked: Pets are vetted, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered
  • Support Included: Guidance from experienced staff