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New York animal shelters

There are 1,474 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in New York. Combined, these New Yorker animal shelters employ 5,896 people, earn more than $897 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Animal shelters by major New York cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
New York City
 
675
 
$720,084,099
Albany, NY
 
113
 
$22,903,937
Rochester, NY
 
104
 
$29,569,223
Buffalo
 
97
 
$21,325,085
Poughkeepsie
 
87
 
$18,717,357
Syracuse
 
64
 
$9,951,841
Kingston
 
43
 
$7,407,582
Utica
 
32
 
$3,447,612
Binghamton
 
32
 
$3,387,330
Ithaca
 
19
 
$5,715,720
Showing 10 of 13 metros

Job trends for New York animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
207
1-10
 
86
11-25
 
59
26-100
 
41
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of animal shelters in New York

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
454
$250k to $1M
 
138
$1M to $5M
 
60
$5M to $25M
 
12
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of animal shelters in New York

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1-20 of 1,474

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)

WSPA is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in New York, NY whose mission is: WSPA's mission is to engaged people sharing our news and campaigns around the world.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$14.9m
Employees
31
EIN
04-2718182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Shore Animal League America

As the leader in the no-kill movement, North Shore Animal League America is committed to saving and rehabilitating the lives of homeless animals and educating the public about the joys and responsibilities of rescue.
Revenue
$46.4m
Assets
$61.5m
Employees
430
EIN
11-1666852
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (ASPCA)

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals protects animals, promotes adoptions, advocates for welfare laws, and provides vital veterinary services.
Revenue
$446.1m
Assets
$724.8m
Employees
1,399
EIN
13-1623829
IRS type
501(c)(3)

AKC Reunite (AKC)

AKC Reunite is committed to Pet Identification, specifically ensuring pets have two forms of ID, a collar or pet id tag and a microchip (or tattoo), to aid in their quick identification and return home if they get lost.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$25.5m
Employees
55
EIN
13-3904402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons

ARF rescues and cares for cats and dogs, collaborates with East Hampton to be no-kill community, promotes animal welfare.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$29.9m
Employees
40
EIN
23-7400663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of New York

For over 100 years, the Humane Society of New York has been a presence in New York City, caring for animals in need when illness, injury or homelessness strikes.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$46.9m
Employees
46
EIN
13-1624041
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bideawee

Bideawee fosters the human-animal bond by rescuing, caring for, and placing homeless pets while providing expert medical care and memorial services.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$49.4m
Employees
119
EIN
13-1655210
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SPCA of Westchester

The SPCA of Westchester not only serves as the sole cruelty prevention and intervention agency for Westchester County, but is also the only organization providing the comprehensive services of a spay/neuter clinic.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
71
EIN
13-1740069
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paws of War

Paws of War rescues shelter dogs to serve and provide independence to veterans, while offering supportive services through War Torn Pups and VETS TO VETS.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
17
EIN
46-5113396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International (SPCAI)

SPCAI's mission is to help keep military families together and animals out of shelters, Operation Military Pets provides financial assistance to military families for pet relocation costs.
Revenue
$23.9m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
16
EIN
87-0773320
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flatbush Cats

Flatbush Cats addresses Brooklyn's cat overpopulation by providing affordable veterinary care, a spay-neuter clinic, and support for rescue volunteers and fosters.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
30
EIN
82-4466710
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Care and Control of New York City (ACC)

We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners).
Revenue
$31.3m
Assets
$94.1m
Employees
405
EIN
13-3788986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Haven

Animal Haven is organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area, and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve chances of adoption.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
28
EIN
11-6101487
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Chance Rescue

Second Chance Rescue rescues, rehabilitates and provides training services and veterinary care for unwanted companion animals in Whitestone, NY.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$876.3k
Employees
0
EIN
26-4835303
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals

Private humane society providing care, adoption, and education to enhance the lives of animals and people in Erie County.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$31.9m
Employees
159
EIN
16-0425315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sato Project

The Sato Project rescues and rehabilitates abused dogs in Puerto Rico, addressing overpopulation through outreach, spay/neuter programs, and finding loving homes.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
7
EIN
45-3743534
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation

Animal shelter providing care, spay/neuter services, vet clinic, adoption and training for homeless pets in Hampton Bays NY.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
54
EIN
27-1019073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Policy Lab

Public Policy Lab is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit innovation lab that designs policies and programs to help marginalized Americans.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
31
EIN
27-4631171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Westchester

Founded in 1911, the New Rochelle Humane Society is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing individual loving care for lost, abandoned, injured, and mistreated animals.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
34
EIN
13-1740009
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty To

Lollypop farm, The Humane Society of greater Rochester, is committed To building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach programs and The Prevention of Cruelty.
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$50.4m
Employees
170
EIN
16-0743047
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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