Akwesasne, NY
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Akwesasne Animal Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter and humane outreach center serving the Akwesasne Mohawk reservation across its unique cross-border community. The organization focuses on cat adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter services (including the C.A.T.S. Program and TVNR), feline vaccination clinics, and pet food pantry support. Notably, they currently do not take in dogs, dedicating their rescue and intake services to cats.
Akwesasne Animal Society has adoption fees starting from $125.
$125 ($150 with microchip)
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Interested adopters begin by filling out the online Adoption Application. Adoption fees cover spay/neuter surgery, parasite treatments, and core vaccinations.
The adoption fee is $125 ($150 if you request a microchip). It covers spay/neuter surgery, internal and external parasite treatment for the duration of care plus one free dose at adoption, age-appropriate vaccinations (FVRCP/Distemper and Rabies), and needed vaccine boosters for up to one year post-adoption at no charge.
No, the society currently does not take in dogs. Community members seeking assistance with dogs are directed to contact Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Animal Control at 518-358-2273 or Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Compliance at 613-575-2250.
Yes, owners seeking to rehome a pet can submit a rehoming request through the 'REHOME YOUR PET HERE' link on the organization's Adoptions page.
You can apply by filling out the Foster Application or submitting a volunteer inquiry form on their website detailing your skills and areas of interest, including fundraising, marketing, bookkeeping, and clerical support.
Pet owners needing to rehome an animal can start the rehoming intake process online via the organization's dedicated rehoming link on their adoptions page. Note that the rescue currently does not accept dogs.
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