7 Pet Rescue Centers Around Long Island

Our real estate agents know that nothing makes a new home complete like welcoming a four-legged friend. Thankfully, there are plenty of places throughout Long Island where you can meet a cat or dog who will love to have yours as a forever family.

National Pet Day is April 11. It's a wonderful time for those who have pets to spend time with them and those who don't to look for the perfect companion. Shelters in Long Island alone protect thousands of animals. Many of them are "no-kill" facilities held to the very highest standards.

Let's look at some of the best options around:

1. Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center - 33 Warner Road, Huntington, New York 11743
   Huntington homes for sale are right around the corner from Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that has been serving the community since 1927. It rescues from kill facilities and helps to socialize animals in need from all backgrounds.
2. North Shore Animal League America - 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, New York 11050
   Port Washington homes for sale are in the neighborhood of North Shore Animal League America, one of the largest no-kill shelter organizations in the country. More than 1 million animal lives have been saved and 18,000 pets placed due to its work.
   
   
3. Long Island Feline Adoption Center - 126 E Main Street #2, Smithtown, New York 11787
   Cat lovers who are moving to one of our Smithtown homes for sale are in luck. This is also the location of the Long Island Feline Adoption Center, which focuses on safely socializing cats and kittens waiting for their forever home. A nonprofit charity, it assists with Trap/Neuter/Release.
   
   
4. Forgotten Friends of Long Island Animal Rescue - 27 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, New York 11735
   Want a pet who needs love after closing on one of the great Farmingdale homes for sale? The place to be is Forgotten Friends of Long Island Animal Rescue. A statewide nonprofit, it rescues companion animals who have been left in shelters for an extended period.
   
   
5. Babylon Animal Shelter - 80 New Highway, Amityville, New York 11701
   Beautiful Amityville homes for sale are made complete by the patter of a furry friend from the Babylon Animal Shelter. This local shelter covers 53 square miles and cares for more than 3,500 animals yearly. All animals are spayed or neutered and vaccinated for common conditions.
   
   
6. Cove Animal Rescue - 40 Shore Road, Glen Cove, New York 11542
   Charming Glen Cove homes for sale are just right for a cat or dog. At Cove Animal Rescue, you can not only meet potential pets but engage in fun events where all proceeds go to charity. The shelter holds bingo nights and other fun get-togethers for pets and their people.
   
   
7. Golden Paw Society - 260 Broadway, Huntington Station, New York 11746
   Huntington Station homes for sale are the choice of many famous residents and put you in reach of some of the area's best healthcare. You'll also discover the Golden Paw Society, Inc., which helps cats who have special medical or behavioral needs reach their forever home.

Laffey Real Estate Will Help You Find a Home Everyone Will Love ... Even Pets

At Laffey Real Estate, we know that some people want a big back yard for pups, while others need lots of indoor space for cats to roam. No matter your preference, we make it simple with the best customer care and most up to date insights on buying a Long Island home.

Contact us to learn about Long Island real estate opportunities today.