Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue in Westport, New York

No street address is on record. Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue is in Westport in Essex County, New York. Many rescues are foster-based and do not have a public building, so contact them before visiting.

No opening hours are on record. Call at (518) 962-8512 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.

Start on cmvhr.org, 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. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.

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.

Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 75-3117903), with reported annual revenue of about $240,320. 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.