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Pets Alive WNY

Animal rescue in Buffalo, NY

Pets Alive WNY (formerly Buffalo Humane) is an all-volunteer nonprofit no-kill animal rescue organization. In addition to adoptions, we also do some sanctuary work as well as behavioral consultations for persons in the community.

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Buffalo, NY 14226
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Pets Alive WNY

We'll also keep you updated on Kinkade's adoption status with email updates.
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Kinkade

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Binx's adoption status with email updates.
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Binx

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Glinda's adoption status with email updates.
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Glinda

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Elphaba's adoption status with email updates.
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Elphaba

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Terk's adoption status with email updates.
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Terk

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Kerchak's adoption status with email updates.
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Kerchak

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Tarzan's adoption status with email updates.
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Tarzan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Buffalo, NY

Rescue FAQs

Western New York, Erie County, Niagara County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Potential adopters must complete an adoption application and in some cases we may require a home visit (mostly dogs). For current adoption fee info and promotions, we recommend going to our website at http://PetsAliveWNY.org. As of 2013, dog adoption fees range from $225 for dogs to $325 for puppies, and some dogs may have reduced or waived adoption fees. Cat adoption fees range from $25 for older adult cats to $140 for young kittens, with some cats' adoption fees waived.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Pets Alive WNY

Mobile Paws Transportation Network

Williamsville, NY 14221

Tabby Town-Friends for Felines, Inc.

3701 McKinley Parkway, Suite 830,
Blasdell, NY 14219

We'll also keep you updated on RUSTY's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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RUSTY

Chow Chow/Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos
Niagara On The Lake, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Brittany Dogs - Rescue groups's adoption status with email updates.
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Brittany Dogs - Rescue groups

Brittany

Male, Young
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Lacey's adoption status with email updates.
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Lacey

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Dalmatian

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Niagara On The Lake, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Selena's adoption status with email updates.
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Selena

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Lockport, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Dunkirk, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Shasta's adoption status with email updates.
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Shasta

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Dunkirk, NY

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