Massapequa, NY
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The Adoption Center NY, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer rescue organization based in Massapequa, New York, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies who have been abandoned, abused, neglected, or facing euthanasia in kill shelters. Rescued animals receive complete veterinary care and are nurtured in temporary foster homes until adopted. In addition to fostering and adoption services, the organization actively supports community Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) initiatives, humane education, and emergency rescue guidance.
Adoption Center NY Inc is open By appointment only for cat meet-and-greets and serves Massapequa, Long Island, and New York.
Completed adoption application, interview, veterinary reference, and a signed contract agreeing to take the pet to a veterinarian within 15 days post-adoption.
Prospective adopters view available cats on Petfinder, submit an adoption application, and complete an interview. Once vetted, a private meeting is arranged. Upon adoption, adopters receive transition instructions and agree to a mandatory veterinary visit within 15 days.
Because cats often get stressed in busy retail environments, Adoption Center NY Inc features cats and kittens online via Petfinder and arranges private meet-and-greet appointments with approved adopters.
Adopters must contractually agree to take their newly adopted pet to their veterinarian within 15 days of adoption to ensure their well-being and receive any pending follow-up vaccinations.
Yes, Adoption Center NY Inc supports local TNR programs by providing caretakers with resources for low-cost spay/neuter, guidance on winter shelters and feeding stations, and advice on obtaining property owner permission to care for colonies.
The organization accepts rescued animals primarily from boots-on-the-ground rescue organizations and kill shelters, and provides advice and referral networking for individuals who find abandoned or injured animals.
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