If you are looking for a pet other than the ones listed on our site, please do not buy from a breeder or pet shop. There are hundreds of thousands of animals put to death every month because they didn't find a home because a pet shop or breeder pet was chosen instead of them. Below are some further places you can try to find the special family member you are looking for. Please be patient in your search - and rescue an animal, not put one to death for one you bought. www.NYCACC.org A VERY high kill shelter with all animals; cats, dogs, birds and exotics. Shelter locations are in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and also Queens (if you go to the drop-off location) you can often rescue a pet before they are surrendered to the agency. North Shore Animal League America - the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption shelter The "no-kill" policy is controversial. We have heard (and seen) instances demonstrating otherwise, regardless of the policy this is still a shelter overflowing with both dogs and cats desperately needing a home. Bideawee, for the Love of Pets. Adopt a Pet, Veterinary Care, NYC Bide-A-Wee also has both cats and dogs, many come from ACC or are rescued as homeless pets. And of course there is the nationwide search engine, www.Petfinder.com which allows you to not only search shelters by zip code, but you can also search by the breed of animal you wish to adopt as well. | 
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