About Adopt A Pet
Adopt A Pet is an animal shelter in Alden, Erie County, New York. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1977. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Blue Skies Farm and Rescue, about 8.2 mi away.
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42.87040, -78.48270
What Adopt A Pet does
- Pet adoption Yes
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Blue Skies Farm and Rescue4050 Ransom Rd, Clarence, NYAnimal rescue8.2 mi
- Wyoming County SPCA808 Creek Rd, Attica, NYSPCA10 mi
- Pet Rescue Rx13760 Indian Falls Rd, Akron, NYAnimal rescue10 mi
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- Akron Rescue Cats, Inc. 676838 Cedar St, Newstead, NYAnimal rescue11 mi
- Kitten Around Cat Rescue502 Jewett Holmwood Rd, East Aurora, NYAnimal rescue12 mi
- Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue10333 Keller Rd, Clarence, NYAnimal rescue12 mi
- Buffalo Paws and Claws Animal Shelter1714 Emery Rd, East Aurora, NYAnimal shelter13 mi
- Clarence Animal Control6185 Goodrich Rd, Clarence Center, NYAnimal control13 mi
- SPCA Serving Erie County4545 Transit Rd Ste 854, Williamsville, NYSPCA13 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Adopt A Pet located?
Adopt A Pet is at 100 Sullivan Rd, Alden, NY 14004 in Erie County.
What are the hours of Adopt A Pet?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (716) 937-9292 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Adopt A Pet?
Start on petfinder.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Adopt A Pet?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Adopt A Pet tax-deductible?
Adopt A Pet matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 22-2158496). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.