Humane Society of New York

New York, NY

Serving New York City since 1904.

Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; adoptions by appointment only after a completed application is processed and approved

Areas served New York and the surrounding area, New York

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (212) 752-4842 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Humane Society of New York at (212) 752-4842 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

New York County at a glance

Population 1,629,477

Housing units 923,472

Est. households with a cat 249,828

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I adopt?

Adoptions are by appointment only after a completed application is processed and approved. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Get involved

Support Humane Society of New York

Surrendering a cat

Contact Humane Society of New York at (212) 752-4842 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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