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Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, service areas, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Bideawee — New York City
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
152 W. 24th Street
New York, NY 10011
Phone
866-262-8133
Email
info@bideawee.org
County
New York County
Website
Bideawee | Home
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Community cats
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Pet adoption
Veterinary care
Foster care
Community cat/TNR programs
Pet-owner support
About
Founded in 1903, Bideawee is one of New York’s long-established animal welfare organizations. It rescues dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters, provides veterinary care, operates adoption and foster programs and helps manage community cat populations through humane TNR initiatives. Bideawee has locations in New York City, Wantagh and Westhampton.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Animal Haven — New York City
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
200 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013
Phone
212-274-8511
Email
info@animalhaven.org
County
New York County
Website
Home – Animal Haven
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Sheltering
Adoption
Veterinary care
Behavioral support
Community assistance
Foster support
About
Animal Haven is a limited-admission shelter serving homeless dogs and cats. Animals receive medical care, behavioral support, enrichmeny and individualized attention while awaiting permanent homes. Its community programs also assist pet owners facing crises such as housing emergencies or other circumstances that could separate them from their animals.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Sean Casey Animal Rescue — Brooklyn
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes — works with licensed wildlife rehabilitators
Address
153 E. 3rd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone
718-436-5163
County
Kings County
Website
Sean Casey Animal Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Birds
Reptiles
Small mammals
Other exotic pets
Injured and orphaned wildlife
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Sheltering
Adoption
Veterinary care
Critical medical care
Wildlife assistance
Public education
About
Sean Casey Animal Rescue is a community-based Brooklyn organization helping homeless, abandoned, injured and neglected animals. Its work extends beyond dogs and cats to birds, reptiles, rodents, turtles, snakes, frogs, fish and other animals. The organization also works with licensed wildlife rehabilitators to assist injured or orphaned native wildlife.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Wild Bird Fund — New York City
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
565 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10024
Phone
646-306-2862
Email
No public general email
County
New York County
Website
Home – Wild Bird Fund
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Raptors
Waterfowl
Pigeons and doves
Migratory birds
Squirrels
Opossums
Other small native wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Emergency wildlife intake
Medical care
Orphan care
Release preparation
Wildlife education
About
Wild Bird Fund operates a wildlife rehabilitation clinic on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The center treats injured, sick and orphaned wild animals found throughout New York City, with birds making up a large portion of its patients. Wildlife can be brought directly to the clinic during its daily operating hours without an appointment.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Ravensbeard Wildlife Center — Saugerties
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
P.O. Box 485
Saugerties, NY 12477
Phone
914-359-4444
Email
No public email
County
Ulster County
Website
Ravensbeard Wildlife Center
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Owls
Hawks
Falcons
Eagles
Songbirds
Waterbirds
Other native birds
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Bird rehabilitation
Medical care
Release
Raptor rehabilitation
Wildlife education
Ambassador-animal programs
About
Ravensbeard specializes in the rescue and rehabilitation of wild birds, including birds of prey. Founder Ellen Kalish is a New York State-licensed wildlife rehabilitator with federal authorization for migratory birds. Birds unable to return safely to the wild may become permitted educational ambassadors.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Wildlife Center of Long Island — Huntington
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
P.O. Box 484
Huntington, NY 11743
Phone
516-674-0982
Email
wildlifehelp@wildlifecenterli.org
County
Suffolk County
Website
Wildlife Center of Long Island – Volunteers For Wildlife
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Birds
Raptors
Waterfowl
Squirrels
Rabbits
Opossums
Other native wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Injury treatment
Wildlife hotline
Release
Conservation education
About
Formerly known as Volunteers for Wildlife, the Wildlife Center of Long Island has served native wildlife since 1982. Its rehabilitation program treats thousands of injured and orphaned wild animals while its hotline handles calls from residents, police departments, firefighters, animal-control agencies, veterinarians and other community partners.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
New York Marine Rescue Center — Riverhead
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes — federally authorized marine wildlife facility
Address
467 E. Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone
631-369-9840
County
Suffolk County
Website
NY Marine Rescue Center | New York Marine Rescue Center
Emergency Hotline
Yes – 24/7
Animals HelpedSeals
Sea turtles
Dolphins
Porpoises
Small toothed whales
Other stranded marine wildlife
Services Provided
Marine animal rescue
Stranding response
Rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Release
Research
Conservation education
About
New York Marine Rescue Center responds to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles throughout New York. Founded in 1996, it operates the state’s only facility permitted to rehabilitate marine mammals and sea turtles. Its work combines emergency response, rehabilitation, scientific research, release and marine conservation education.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Catskill Animal Sanctuary — Saugerties
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
316 Old Stage Road
Saugerties, NY 12477
Phone
845-336-8447
Email
info@casanctuary.org
County
Ulster County
Website
Catskill Animal Sanctuary | Sanctuary for All
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Cows
Pigs
Horses
Goats
Sheep
Chickens
Turkeys
Ducks
Other farm animals
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Lifetime sanctuary
Animal rehabilitation
Medical care
Humane education
Public outreach
About
Catskill Animal Sanctuary is a 120-acre refuge in New York’s Hudson Valley for farm animals rescued from cruelty, neglect and abandonment. Founded in 2001, the sanctuary has provided refuge to more than 5,000 animals. Residents include cattle, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks and other farmed species.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
TevaLand Sanctuary Farm — Hillburn
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
Private sanctuary location
Hillburn, NY
Phone
845-533-4063
County
Rockland County
Website
TevaLand
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Cows
Pigs
Goats
Sheep
Chickens
Other farm animals
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Lifetime sanctuary
Rehabilitation
Animal care
Educational programs
Community outreach
About
TevaLand Sanctuary Farm provides refuge for abused, neglected and abandoned farm animals in the Ramapo Mountains. The sanctuary combines lifelong animal care with educational and therapeutic programs designed to encourage compassionate relationships between people, animals and nature. Its physical sanctuary is private, with visits arranged by appointment.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Strong Island Animal Rescue League — Long Island
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No — works with appropriate authorities and wildlife professionals
Address
No public facility address
Phone
No public general phone listed
Email
No public email
County
Suffolk County
Website
Strong Island Animal Rescue League
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Farm animals
Birds
Reptiles and exotics
Injured and neglected animals
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Cruelty response
Emergency field rescue
Animal-welfare outreach
Pet food and supply assistance
Animal-welfare education
Coordination with authorities
About
Strong Island Animal Rescue League handles difficult field rescues involving injured, abused, neglected or abandoned animals across Long Island. Its work includes domestic animals as well as unusual wildlife and exotic-animal situations. In September 2026, the organization responded alongside authorities after an illegally abandoned crocodile was discovered on Long Island, illustrating the variety of cases its rescue team encounters.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026