ASPCA Adoption Center

Honestly, this is the best place we're the health of your pet is a priority the prices are reasonable for low income people like me, all staff members are amazing they understand and listen to what your going true with your pet, they truly care, I strongly recommend it! I'm more than thankful

Dog bless the staff for taking care of my fur baby smokey. Smokey had a ear hematoma and doing better after Doctor Tony An took care of smoke. Doctor An, ever made a follow up call on a Saturday which to me speaks volumes in my pups care. The ASPCA IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH.

My experience with the ASPCA was an utter abomination. On Friday 12/16/2022 "Milkshake" was released to me as a fast-track foster. He was intended to be an adoption, but because of a potential ear surgery that he required, we had to foster until after the shelter vet performed the second surgery. Upon meeting the behavior team, they mentioned in passing that he had grabbed at a person's pant leg during a walk and also had canine leash reactivity. This did not disuade them from releasing him to me. They sent me home with food, toys, and helped lead him into our Lyft ride home. It did not disuade me from taking him as I have been adopting dogs with behavioral issues for decades and am a certified trainer specializing in behavior. As agreed, I returned with Milkshake to the shelter Sunday evening for his medical evaluation. I emailed prior to let them know that I did not believe a second surgery was necessary. With supervision and care the surgical site was no longer bleeding, but I would defer to the vet. Upon meeting with ASPCA personnel, I stated that unless it was absolutely medically necessary it was not in Milkshake's best interest to remain overnight. I was told he must stay. I asked that due to his known reactivity to please not walk him Manhattan is too stimulating, and if they must, please use a head harness and allow him to carry a tennis ball. My feed back was disregarded. I was informed the following day that he was involved in an "incident" and the person required medical attention. How did this happen you ask? Sheer negligence. After two days of being managed by the Director of Foster Relations Eileen Hanavan, I was informed by the Senior Manager of Behavior Adi Hovav that Milkshake would be humanely euthanized due to the lack of warning signals and the severity of the incident. Let's examine this for a moment: 1. The shelter readily released a dog that had already exhibited canine and human reactivity to me on Friday. 2. The shelter allowed the leash reactive dog to be walked by an "experienced handler" on a busy Manhattan street. 3. I was told that the dog was being walked on the left side of the handler, but yet had enough freedim that he was able to cross in front and attack a person on the right. 4. The shelter disregarded my feedback regarding proper safety and handling of the dog 5. The dog had not displayed aggressive tendancies during his first few weeks in the shelter. This behavior surfaced after neuter surgery. It is not uncommon for a dog to display what are often temporary reactive tendencies soon after a neuter. 6. The ASPCA was not open to discussing potential alternatives to euthanasia e.g.; meds, rescues that specialize in behavioral issues, etc. to allow the dog to decompress and potentially be rehabilitated. My heart goes out to the individual that sustained injury. It is a horrific, traumatic incident that was completely avoidable. My heart breaks for Milkshake who paid the ultimate price for human negligence and error. I fully recognize that we can not allow dogs to pose a danger to society. I also recognize, and know first hand, that often these dogs can be worked with, rehabilitated, and become good canine citizens. Have we learned nothing from the Bad News Kennel/Michael Vick debacle? In this case my assumption is that euthanization was the only option the ASPCA considered because of potential litigation from the victim. Euthanizing the animal just looks better in court. Any way you look at it, the ASPCA made grave errors in judgement. If the dog was deemed dangerous enough to euthanize due to unpredictability, why was he being walked on a front clip harness no control if his head after already lunging at someone days prior? What humans are being held accountable for this? Any? Milkshake died in vain, alone, and was then carted to the dump. RIP sweet boy. I will never forget you!

I had a fantastic adoption experience today at ASPCA. We came in looking to adopt a cat and bring them home with us same day. I was very anxious not knowing what to expect. We got there and were given a questionnaire and set up with our matchmaker, Daniel. He asked a few follow up questions and said he had a few options that fit my preferences. He showed us to the most adorable bonded pair set of boy kittens that we immediately connected with. I saw one more cat and knew the first pair were the ones. We were given enough food for weeks, personalized collars and vouchers for emergency vet care. Daniel really understands the animals in their care and genuinely wants to see them go to fitting homes. He was so knowledgeable and I felt completely confident going home with my 2 kittens after him walking me through all the resources the ASPCA offers to their adopters. I would HIGHLY recommend this organization and Daniel in particular. Thankful to have people like these in the community. UPDATE: I’ve had my boys for two years now and I can’t imagine life without them. I’m so glad I walked into ASPCA two years ago today!

I had a great experience here. They do a great job with the animals and really care about them as well. They was helpful in everyway and did all the could to help me with my pet and now my pet is at her best health.

It was a great place, very helpfull staff in taking care of what I need for my dog ....

The staff here are deeply caring and purely amazing. Came here on a Saturday looking to adopt an older cat or dog. We were able to see all the animals in the shelter most of which were adopted earlier in the day since they had an event. The whole process from start to end was quite seamless despite it being somewhat busy. I was able to interact with the cat I wanted to adopt, Sid. As a first time pet owner, I wasn't sure if we were the right fit. He had been interacting with people all day and was quite tired so I couldn't exactly gauge how well we would get along. He stayed in the corner and seemed to want to sleep for the most part. There was this fun little quiz I got to take to see what kind of cat would best suit me and Sid matched exactly that! I decided to adopt him that same day with the backup of staff's good words on what he's like usually. It was only a few papers, chat with the vet about medical history/questions, and that was most of it. All I had to do was pay for the pet carrier $35 because there isn't a pet fee for older pet. I was also provided with a voucher for a first vet visit which covers up to $200 and must be used in the first 2 weeks of adoption, pet food, and all necessary documents. I had renamed Sid to Ser Pounce and they provided me with the necessary tag as well. Overall, the process of adopting couldn't be easier! It's been over a month and I couldn't be more happier welcoming my new son into my life!!

Amazing, where do I start the hospitality in this facility was outstanding. The vets were very kind and informed me about my cat in a very optimistic and joyful way. They accommodate very well and care about pets. I recommend this place to all!

This is my sweet 8 year old calico named Mabel, who I adopted from ASPCA. I had a great experience adopting from ASPCA, the staff where extremely kind and helpful. After visiting about 4 other animal shelters, Mabel was the first cat I saw when I got there and I knew I wanted to adopt her immediately. She has some medical issues and the staff there were very knowledgeable and were able to give me all information I would need to know about taking care of her special needs. I also met with a vet who made sure I understood her limitations.