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New York animal shelters

There are 1,551 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in New York. Combined, these New Yorker animal shelters employ 5,610 people, earn more than $918 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
 
726
 
$756,880,864
Albany, NY
 
115
 
$14,562,876
Rochester, NY
 
108
 
$28,909,907
Buffalo
 
101
 
$10,730,938
Poughkeepsie
 
95
 
$26,001,930
Syracuse
 
62
 
$7,467,883
Kingston
 
45
 
$7,517,356
Binghamton
 
34
 
$3,455,629
Utica
 
33
 
$8,669,231
Ithaca
 
19
 
$5,505,863
Showing 10 of 13 metros

Job trends for New York animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
220
1-10
 
89
11-25
 
58
26-100
 
36
101 to 1,000
 
7
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of animal shelters in New York

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
464
$250k to $1M
 
147
$1M to $5M
 
55
$5M to $25M
 
14
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of animal shelters in New York

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1-20 of 1,551

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

The Guide Dog Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$71.7m
Employees
198
EIN
11-1687477
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Animal Protection (WSPA)

World Animal Protection campaigns globally to end factory farming and wildlife exploitation, influence policy, and create lasting change for animals in need.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
26
EIN
04-2718182
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)

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)

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)

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)

Bideawee

Bideawee fosters the human-animal bond by rescuing, caring for, and placing homeless pets while providing expert medical care and memorial services.
Revenue
$15.6m
Assets
$53.2m
Employees
106
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
$6.3m
Assets
$24.4m
Employees
84
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)

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International advances animal well-being by supporting shelters, providing veterinary aid, funding spay/neuter, and reuniting military families with pets.
Revenue
$23.9m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
14
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)

Compassion in World Farming

Global organization campaigning to end cruel factory farming and promote farm animal welfare, working directly with food businesses to establish higher welfare policies.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
19
EIN
46-1822635
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
$41.7m
Assets
$96.8m
Employees
463
EIN
13-3788986
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
$4.4m
Assets
$874.7k
Employees
0
EIN
26-4835303
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)

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)

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)

Lollypop Farm

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
$18.7m
Assets
$58.0m
Employees
178
EIN
16-0743047
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Little Shelter Animal Adoption Center

Little Shelter Animal Adoption Center rescues abandoned pets, provides care, and places them in loving homes while promoting community initiatives and combating pet overpopulation.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
117
EIN
11-6000821
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muddy Paws Rescue

Muddy Paws Rescue is 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing adoptable dogs from high kill shelters and placing as many as possible into wonderful forever homes.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
9
EIN
47-5496436
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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