The Mayor's Alliance for NYC Animals
The Mayor's Alliance for NYC animals is a a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation which partners with other non-profit animal organizations in New York City to pool ideas and resources and develop creative solutions for animal control and care. Their ultimate goal is a time in which no fit and healthy animals are killed merely because they don't have a loving home. They work hard with animal care groups in the city to spay/neuter NYC dogs and cats and to find homes for them. The alliance has been fantastically successful so far, reducing the rate of euthanasia from 74% in 2002 all the way down to 43% in 2007. In fact they've been so successful that now animal groups in other parts of America are replicating its model. Like most non-profits, the groups of the alliance depend heavily on the help and support of the public and welcome your donations of both money and animal-related supplies and equipment. They also have many fantastic opportunities for volunteers both at Mayor's Alliance events and on a day to day basis with the groups which comprise it.
Bideawee
Bideawee (pronounced "bide-a-wee") is a New York City based animal organization that is also one of America's oldest. Their mission, in short, is to match animals with people. They provide a caring and thoughtful adoption service which provides counselors to help make appropriate matches. They offer veterinary services both to the public and for the benefit of the thousands of animals they care for, learning centers for owners and they even have a program to take care of pets after their owners pass away. Bideawee hosts many animal related events and is helped by volunteers who provide over 20,000 hours of service every year. They'd love to hear from people who can donate or offer help.
Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition
The Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition, located in Williamsburg, aims to provide a safe haven for animals without homes and to ultimately pair them up with loving owners. They're a non-profit, privately funded no-kill shelter who rely heavily on the work and assistance of dedicated volunteers. They have held adopt-a-thons for over ten years and also have fundraising concerts held for their benefit. They rescue animals from a variety of places and put them up for adoption, so if you're looking to adopt you should definitely check them out. All animals who come into their care are given a thorough medical check up and are spayed or neutered. They also have a pet store in Williamsburg, the profits of which go into their shelter. You can volunteer for them by simply stopping by and taking one of their dogs for a walk, or by offering to socialize, pet and brush their cats. Monetary donations are also very welcome and you can sponsor a dog or cat for as little as $25 a month.
Animal Haven
Animal Haven is based primarily in Flushing, Queens but also operates in SoHo, Manhattan. They are a no-kill animal shelter with an emphasis on finding permanent homes and foster homes for both NYC dogs and NYC cats. They have a mobile adoption program which involves taking a "shelter on wheels" around locations in the greater New York area, to expose the idea of animal adoption to people who wouldn't ordinarily think of visiting a shelter. Animal Haven also runs an animal sanctuary and rehabilitation center in upstate New York which provides life long care for hard to place animals and animals who are recovering from illnesses. To donate to their cause you can either become a member, sponsor an animal or purchase gift cards or T-shirts. They also have lots of voluntary opportunities, some regular employment opportunities and provide training.
