42 Top Cat Rescues in New York State (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Cat Rescues in New York State

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.2 million cats enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2.1 million cats are adopted every year, still approximately 530,000 shelter cats are euthanized every year. Pathetic.

You can help cats that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these cats.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best cat rescues in your area.

However, we should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes cats off the streets and offers these cats second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable cat rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed cat rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

See other cat rescues in other states here.

  1. City Critters Inc.

    2. Best Cat Rescues in New York

  2. Animalkind Inc.

    3. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Animalkind Inc.: “Strengthening the natural bond between humans and animals with programs and services to enhance the well-being of all.”

    Animalkind Inc. is a no-kill shelter/rescue.

  3. Whiskers Animal Benevolent League

    4. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Whiskers Animal Benevolent League: “Whiskers Animal Benevolent League is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
    organization registered with the New York State Charities Registration
    Bureau. We are a small, all volunteer-run, no-kill animal shelter in
    Albany, New York.
    Here at Whiskers we believe every life is meaningful and worth saving. We go the extra mile to do whatever it takes to make each cat and kitten`s life we commit to the best it can be. Every cat and kitten we take in gets Whiskers lifetime pledge to be there for them for their entire lives if need be.

    Our Mission:
    Our mission is to provide abandoned, abused, and stray animals with a place of comfort, safety, and health and ultimately find them loving, responsible, permanent homes. We specialize in helping animals that have no advocate, those that have been abandoned on the”

    Whiskers Animal Benevolent League is a no-kill shelter/rescue.

  4. Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare

    5. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare: “Visit us at sicawsaves.org

    Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare (SICAW) is one of New York`s longest operating 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization.

    Founded in Staten Island in 1972, SICAW’s mission is to find forever homes for abandoned and stray animals. SICAW has saved thousands of lives though adoption placement, Trap/Neuter/Return programs, education and community response.

    SICAW is 100% volunteer staffed and funds raised and donated support this core mission.

    Visit us at sicawsaves.org

    Rescue Registration No. RR135”

  5. Infinite Hope

    6. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Infinite Hope: “Infinite Hope is an all-volunteer IRS-approved 501(c)(3) not-for-profit animal rescue located in Brooklyn, NY. Since its inception in early 2004, Infinite Hope has placed over 1500 animals in permanent and loving homes and has provided care to hundreds more cats through TNR (Trap Neuter Return) projects. Because we are an all-volunteer organization, 100% of our funds goes towards the housing, care and placement of our animals.

    Our Board and volunteers donate their time and resources toward the cause of caring for and finding homes for abandoned animals, eliminating the problem of stray, unaltered animals in New York City, and caring for special needs animals until a permanent or foster home can be found. We are committed to a “no-kill” philosophy and will not accept animals beyond our capacity to care for them.”

  6. Anjellicle Cats Rescue

    7. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Anjellicle Cats Rescue: “Anjellicle Cats Rescue is an all-volunteer registered 501c3 cat rescue committed to helping make New York a no-kill city. As one of the most active cat rescues in the 5 boroughs, ACR is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and adopting out homeless cats and kittens, many of which are sick, injured or dismissed as unadoptable. Through a coalition of volunteer advocates and caregivers, each rescued cat is welcomed with kindness and medical care into a foster home with the goal of adoption into a permanent, loving home. We believe that no animal should be ill-treated and strive toward a day when awareness, education and compassion have served to replace euthanasia as a solution to companion animal overpopulation.”

  7. Owl House Cat Foster

    8. Best Cat Rescues in New York

  8. AnimaLovers

    9. Best Cat Rescues in New York

  9. The Animal Project

    10. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of The Animal Project: ”

    The Animal Project began as a rescue group to help all animals in the New York area. It has since grown into a great organization where we try and find homes for rescued cats every day.”

  10. Westfield Stray Cat Rescue

    11. Best Cat Rescues in New York

  11. Habitat For Cats

    12. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Habitat For Cats: “Our focus is to reduce cat overpopulation by implementing a trap-neuter-return [TNR] program and to educate the public on the benefits of this non-lethal method of population control.”

    Habitat For Cats is a no-kill shelter/rescue.

  12. Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition

    13. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition: “Brooklyn Cat Cafe is Brooklyn`s first cat cafe and the only cat cafe in New York area run by a 501c3 animal rescue, Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.

    Founded in 2007, BBAWC has been making a difference in the homeless cat population in Brooklyn by shifting the paradigm of animal rescue. We created a cooperative that provides individual animal rescuers with medical, foster and adoptive support such as was otherwise found only in traditional shelters. This grassroots model has made it possible to be more cost-effective and responsive than a traditional shelter by engaging many community volunteers who are both knowledgeable and passionate about feline welfare.

    Four years ago, we created our community adoption and rescue space, Brooklyn Cat Cafe, one of a few cat cafes in the country operated as a non-profit, rescue organization. Brooklyn Cat Cafe has introduced the general public to animal rescue and facilitates rescue and adoptions.”

    Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition is a no-kill shelter/rescue.

    • ✔Adoption Fee: Adult: $150 Pair: $250 Adult not altered: $250 Kitten into home with same aged cat as companion: $175 Pair 6+ mos: $300 Pairs not altered: $400 Senior: $100

    • ✔Website: website

    • ✔Email: adoptions@bbawc.org

    • ✔Facebook Page: Facebook

  13. Pet Adoption Network

    14. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    Pet Adoption Network is a no-kill shelter/rescue.

  14. Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue

    15. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue: “Please visit us at our official website listed below to apply:
     
    www.statenislandhopeanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

    Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue specializes in the rescue and placement of abused, unwanted and abandoned companion animals. We never discriminate on the basis of health, age or breed. By involving and educating the community, Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue hopes to raise the public awareness of the difficulty homeless animals face, as well as realizing the benefits of adopting an animal in need. We believe that all living creatures deserve to be treated with consideration & respect. All of our rescue animals are treated as if they`re family; medically examined and treated, vaccinated, spay/neutered, tested and microchipped before placement in carefully screened homes.”

  15. North Brooklyn Cats

    16. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of North Brooklyn Cats: “North Brooklyn Cats are a group of individuals working to rescue and TNR (trap, neuter, release) as many cats and kittens as we can. We are not a shelter or a rescue group, we do not have a shelter space. We take our rescues from the street or the local shelter, NYCACC, in to our own homes to foster them and care for them until we can find them a new, forever home.

    To adopt:
    1. Meet your potential new kitty
    2. Complete an application
    3. Cat(s)/Kitten(s) is(are) delivered to your home with the adoption contract to review and sign, representative will collect the adoption donation of $150. This covers spay/neuter, FIV/FELV testing, vaccinations (FVRCP and rabies), microchipping and contributes to our foster care vet bills and medications.

    We do not have a shelter space, but can arrange a virtual meeting either at the foster home.”

  16. Brooklyn Animal Action

    17. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Brooklyn Animal Action: “Brooklyn Animal Action is a group of volunteers committed to improving the lives of animals in distress. Working with our communities, we facilitate Trap-Neuter-Return programs, find homes for adoptable animals, perform community outreach and education, and engage in advocacy.”

  17. Bronx Tails Cat Rescue

    18. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Bronx Tails Cat Rescue: “Bronx Tails Cat Rescue is a small all-volunteer nonprofit 501(c)3 cat rescue (NOT a shelter or vet) with the mission to improve the lives of feral & stray street cats through TNR, rescue, foster, and adoption.

    Adoption Events:
    PetSmart at Yonkers Gateway Center – 2458 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 Most Saturdays and Sundays 12-4pm. (914) 771-5756

    Petco in Industry City – 241 37th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY 11232
    Most Saturdays and Sundays 1-6pm.

    PLEASE CHECK OUR PETFINDER EVENTS LISTING, FACEBOOK PAGE, OR BRONXTAILS.ORG — we`ll post the exact date and location on one or all of these pages

    We have many cats/kittens that are not posted on Petfinder. If you are interested in a specific cat/kitten, please let us know and we can make sure they attend the adoption event you plan to attend.
    “

  18. Golden Paw Society, Inc.

    19. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Golden Paw Society, Inc.: “We are Golden Paw Society, Inc.  We are a not-for-profit, all volunteer-run animal rescue organization dedicated to changing the plight of shelter cats on Long Island.    

    As you may or may not know, our municipal shelters are filled to capacity with homeless, displaced cats; cats of all ages, many adults, who either sit for several months (day in, day out) waiting to be discovered and who are at-risk of being euthanized if they have or develop health issues. Golden Paw Society rescues cats from these shelters, rehabilitates them (physically, mentally) to prepare them for forever homes.”

  19. Keller`s Kats Rescue, Inc.

    20. Best Cat Rescues in New York

    The Mission Statement of Keller`s Kats Rescue, Inc.: “Our Mission: To rescue abandoned, abused and homeless animals from euthanasia. These animals will be placed in temporary loving and nurturing foster homes until a permanent adopter can be found. We will also provide support and education to the community regarding animal rescue and adoption.

     

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  20. JanineTheBean Rescue, Inc.

    21. The Mission Statement of JanineTheBean Rescue, Inc.: “Feline feed, shelter, TNR and rescue mission in the Beechwood neighborhood of Rochester, NY. Saving one soul at a time.”

  21. Cypress Feline Rescue

    22. The Mission Statement of Cypress Feline Rescue: ”
    Its kitten season! We will have adoptable kittens ready for their forever home soon.

    We also have many friendly young & senior cats ready to find their purrfect family!

    Cypress Feline Rescue is a nonprofit 501c3 cat rescue located in Brooklyn, NY. We care for outdoor cats, rescue cats and kittens in need, and do TNR in the NYC area. We provide all needed vet care and spay/neuter all adoptable cats. Please consider getting t.n r certified its fast and free can be done at any location or online

    Reach out if you have any questions, want to volunteer, or want to learn more!”

  22. Brooklyn`s Finest Animal Clinic

    23. The Mission Statement of Brooklyn`s Finest Animal Clinic: “My name is Dr. Remona Rhooms

    I was born in Brooklyn, New York. I went to Youville College in Buffalo, NY where I was awarded my Bsc in Biology. I took two years off before flying to London, England where I graduated from The Royal Veterinary College. The Royal Veterinary College is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

    I started my career at Animal Care and Control, the largest shelter in New York City, and loved it but I wanted to do more and reach animals before they entered the shelter. I needed more training. I then found myself at a large 24/7 emergency practice located in Long Island which included a total of 4 satellite outpatient clinics. There, I was exposed to various cases and gained invaluable experience and training. I have taken this experience with me and opened Brooklyn`s Finest Animal Clinic. Here we offer affordable healthcare and low cost spaying and neutering.”

  23. Paul the Cat Guy Inc

    24. The Mission Statement of Paul the Cat Guy Inc: “Paul the cat guy Inc is an all-volunteer 501(c) (3) non-profit rescue group dedicated to all aspects of cat rescue in New York City. We specialize in trap, neuter and return of feral cats, kitten and adult cat rescue and adoption, and pulling from kill shelters in the area. We rely entirely on donations to continue our work, and we provide outstanding care to the animals we serve.

    The heart of our operation is our TNR (trap, neuter and return) program. Through our spay/neuter and vaccinate program, adoption outreach and daily feedings, these needy animals are leading happier, healthier lives. Feral cats are returned to their colonies after surgery and vaccinations. Kittens and tame adults are taken into foster care until good permanent homes are found. We are NOT a shelter and depend on foster homes and volunteers to house and take care of these cats until they are adopted.

    Trap, neuter and return is the only humane and effective method of controlling homeless cat populations. For more”

  24. NYC Teens for Animals

    25. The Mission Statement of NYC Teens for Animals: “I started NYC Teens for Animals when I was 12 years old as a way to inspire people to volunteer for rescues.
    As a volunteer myself, I wanted to post the animals I worked with through photography and videos to help them find homes and to raise money for their veterinary care.

    NYC Teens for Animals is now a small, foster-based non-profit organization. My goals remain the same – to get homeless animals adopted into loving families.

    We raise money for vet care, which is our first priority. We also encourage people to learn about TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) to ensure that the community cats lead healthier lives and to curb overpopulation.

    I`m always looking for new volunteers and foster homes!

    Contact me at nycteensforanimals@gmail.com

    Thank you !
    ~Sofie”

  25. Strays Hope for Life

  26. Good Home Pet Adoptions

  27. Harlem Cats

    28. The Mission Statement of Harlem Cats: “Hi! We are a group of rescuers working together to save as many stray and friendly cats from Harlem and North Manhattan as we can! We LIVE to find awesome homes for our rescue cats. We try to reply to emails the same day, and help you arrange a time to meet the cat asap (even though we all have “real” jobs :)).

    All our rescue cats are vetted (spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, tested for diseases, most are microchipped). We ask a small adoption fee to help us cover vetting costs that is usually between $125 and $150.

    Most of our cats are kittens or young cats (1-2 years old). Often (but not always) we ask that kittens be adopted in pairs, especially if they are bonded with a litter mate. Some of our other cats are part of bonded pairs, and we note this in their listing.

    Our rescue cats are very special to us and we feel responsible for them, so we strive to make sure the people who adopt them are a good match. That`s why we ask people to meet our cats and fill out an adoption application (as many rescue groups do)–it`s also to help you find the perfect kitty!

    And if our rescue cat and you are a good match for each other and you`d like to adopt, you might want to welcome your special Harlem kitty into your family with a custom adoption ceremony from HAWC https://www.honoringanimals.com –we will give you $30 off! One of the rescuers in our group founded HAWC and its wonderful services :)”

  28. NYC Animal Rescue Girls (NYCARG)

    29. The Mission Statement of NYC Animal Rescue Girls (NYCARG): “We are a group of girls who rescue homeless and stray animals in the most dangerous areas of NYC (predominately Harlem and upper Manhattan). We work diligently to place them into loving forever homes. We are passionate about our work and do all that we can to save as many lives as possible. Each animal is fully vetted, vaccinated, tested for FIV/Felv, spayed/neutered and microchipped before being placed in a foster or forever home. We make sure each cat is matched with the most suitable home for him/her.”

  29. Cast Aside To Survive Inc – CATS

    30. The Mission Statement of Cast Aside To Survive Inc – CATS: “Our Mission is to trap, neuter, vaccinate and return (TNVR) feral cats within the community. Providing education on spay/neuter and behavioral issues of un-neutered pets. Offering low cost spay/neuter certificates to the community. Facilitating fostering, socializing, adoption, spay/neuter and vaccinations of viable kittens from within the feral colonies.”

  30. Feral to Family Cat Rescue

  31. Cat Castle NYC

    32. The Mission Statement of Cat Castle NYC: “Cat Castle NYC is a NYC-based rescue and foster organization devoted to uniting felines with all kinds of families <3 "

    Cat Castle NYC is a no-kill shelter/rescue.

  32. Ferals and Kittens and Cats Oh My

    33. The Mission Statement of Ferals and Kittens and Cats Oh My: “I am a caretaker of city cat colonies and a trapper. I do rescue a few cats and kittens along the way”

  33. Greenpoint Cats

    34. The Mission Statement of Greenpoint Cats: “To service the North Brooklyn`s TNR efforts as well as assist and participate in fosters and adoptions of any rescue cats we feel can be adopted.”

  34. Cat Republic

    35. The Mission Statement of Cat Republic: “Cat Republic aids cats in need in Brooklyn, NY, through rescue, spay/neuter, outreach, and adoption, as well as providing assistance and services to other organizations involved in similar activities.
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  35. Lincoln Terrace Park Cats

    36. The Mission Statement of Lincoln Terrace Park Cats: “To TNR feral cats in the vicinity of Lincoln Terrace Park, Brooklyn, rescue friendly cats, provide veterinary care and place friendly cats in loving homes.”

  36. Saving Cats & Kittens of Brooklyn

    37. The Mission Statement of Saving Cats & Kittens of Brooklyn: “Our mission is to better enrich the lives of cats and kittens. Found sick and/or abandoned, who cannot speak for themselves and seek the help they so badly need and deserve. Our goal is to ensure every kitten/cat that needs help, can get the help they need and live a safe & loving life they deserve.”

  37. Whiskers-aGoGo Inc

    38. The Mission Statement of Whiskers-aGoGo Inc: “Our mission is to find loving, permanent homes for abandoned, displaced, and shelter-surrendered cats.”

  38. Happy Friends Rescue

    39. The Mission Statement of Happy Friends Rescue: “Our mission is to not save the world, but to save their world. Make it a place they can love and forget their rough beginning.”

  39. Love for Misfit Meeps

    40. The Mission Statement of Love for Misfit Meeps: “Love for Misfit Meeps is a not-for-profit cat rescue founded by Alanna Dalba located in Rochester, NY. Her focus is helping handicapped/special needs cats and those that have been at the shelter for a long duration.”

  40. ROC The Mad Catter

    41. The Mission Statement of ROC The Mad Catter: “The mission of ROC The Mad Catter is to reduce the number of homeless, abused, and abandoned cats with quality care to improve their standard of life. Educating the public in proper animal care with emphasis on the importance of spaying and neutering.”

  41. Paws Of Hope NYC

    42. The Mission Statement of Paws Of Hope NYC: “At Paws of Hope NYC, wellbeing is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. We provide a safe haven for the abused, the neglected and the forgotten! We want to inspire the community, to create the resources, educational opportunities and allow community members to get involved in ending animal abuse and overpopulation.
    Your support is important to our work. There are many ways you can contribute toward our causes, and every little bit that you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission.”

  42. Heidi Wrangles Cats

    43. The Mission Statement of Heidi Wrangles Cats: “Heidi Wrangles Cats is a rescue based in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn and is focused on helping cats and kittens directly in our neighborhood. Through TNR (trap neuter return), we work to combat the over population problem, lower the number of kittens born on the street, and provide a higher quality life for our feral community cats. We also specialize in socializing feral kittens that we trap, and are able to give a second chance at life to these kittens born on the street.”