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North Shore Animal League America

Port Washington, NY

A nonprofit animal welfare organization in Port Washington, New York, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. Visiting hours: Wed-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Adoption fees: Kittens (up to 6 months): $100, or $150 for two; adult cats (6 months and older): $50, or $75 for two. A $50 spay/neuter deposit is required for kittens.

Adoption fee From $50,
Hours Wed-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Monday and Tuesday
Areas served Port Washington and the surrounding area, New York
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50,

Kittens (up to 6 months): $100, or $150 for two; adult cats (6 months and older): $50, or $75 for two. A $50 spay/neuter deposit is required for kittens.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact North Shore Animal League America at (516) 883-7575 or adoptions@animalleague.org first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Nassau County at a glance

Population 1,389,591
Housing units 479,044
Est. households with a cat 147,071

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 much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Kittens up to 6 months are $100 (two for $150); adult cats 6 months+ are $50 (two for $75). A $50 spay/neuter deposit is required for kittens.

What are your hours?

Wednesday-Sunday 10am-6pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact North Shore Animal League America at (516) 883-7575 or adoptions@animalleague.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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