Dog Adoption NYC

Information about adopting dogs in New York City

Adopting a dog can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but finding a home for a pet in need of care and affection might be a lengthy and arduous process. There is a wealth of information about Dog adoption NYC residents can find online. You Should carefully consider the many factors of owning an adopted dog, especially in New York City, where owning a pet can be especially tricky.

Your Home

New York City is an "apartment living" city. Most New Yorkers live in walk up apartments, and this can be an important consideration when adopting a dog.

The first question to answer is "does your building allow pets?" and specifically dogs? You need to establish if there is a charge or extra security deposit for having a dog in your home.

*New York City Pet Laws

New York City laws are in place to protect pets, pet owners and the greater population of the city's five boroughs. The laws are very specific and strictly enforced.

Dog License Law (167;161.04) a dog license must be obtained for your pet from the New York City Department Of Health. Licensing your dog is a legal requirement and unlicensed pet owners can be fined for failing to file the correct paperwork with the health department.

Your dog must be kept on a leash in all public places (167;161.05) and the leash must not extend beyond six feet in length.

The "clean up" law (Section 1310 of the New York Public Health Code) is simply that, a law that insists on the routine clean up after your pets in public places.

Animal Nuisance Law (167;161.03) protects your neighbors from any pet that is considered a 'nuisance'

Rabies Vaccination Law (11.66) is a law which pertains to a compulsory vaccination against rabies.

A rabies shot in New York City is not expensive, in fact a complete package of vaccinations for your dog ranges from $10 to $100 per year.

Resources and Amenities For Dogs in New York

New York City is a town equipped for pets and pet owners. Dogs are well catered for in all five boroughs of the city, and there are a number of "dog friendly" areas throughout the city.

If you are downtown, popular dog runs and dog friendly areas can be found in Union Square park at 15th ST., and Washington Square Park close to New York University.

In midtown, and the Upper East and West Side, Central Park has 23 dog friendly areas. You can review these areas of the park on the Central Park website, which maps and displays the dog parks and dog runs within the park itself.

Further uptown Carl Schurz Park at East End Ave and 84th ST. I s a dog friendly park and even further uptown Franz Sigel, Riverdale Park and Ft. Washington Park at 165th ST all have dog runs and dog friendly zones. You are spoiled for choice in any part of town for accessible dog runs and parks.

Ready To Adopt?-Where to adopt dogs in New York City

The Humane Society of New York provide excellent advice about the options for dog adoption NYC residents have. An application is available online and will ask a series of questions about allergies, travel and work habits, children, visiting family, your home, neighborhood and the type of home you have.

If you feel that the timing is right, and you can provide the best care and support for a dog in need, there are always plenty of dogs that need a loving home!

Animal Care and Control of NYC — Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street
New York, NY 10029
(between 1st and 2nd Avenues)

Animal Care and Control of NYC— Brooklyn Animal Care Center
2336 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11208

Animal Care and Control of NYC — Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Call 311- ask for the Animal Care & Control Call Center. Adoptions are open 7 days a week except on holidays from noon to 7pm.

ASPCA Adoption Center
424 E. 92nd St.
New York City, NY
http://www.aspca.org/aspca-nyc/adoptable-dogs/

*We are not lawyers and are not providing any legal advise. Please look up all the dog codes that apply to you before you adopt any animal. The laws we provided as a resource were found online.

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