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Bideawee Wantagh

Animal shelter in Wantagh, NY

Bideawee's mission is to create and strengthen the human-animal bond through best-in-class lifesaving and compassionate care for pets and the people who love them. We do this by providing the highest quality shelter experience, medical care, socialization activity and adoption services within a disciplined and sustainable financial structure. We are a compassionate team of dedicated staff, board members and volunteers, and our work demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the well-being of animals and their people in our community.

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3300 Beltagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
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3300 Beltagh Avenue

Wantagh, NY 11793

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Adoptable pets at Bideawee Wantagh

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Tortellini

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 3 yrs
Wantagh, NY
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Charm

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Wantagh, NY
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Glimmer

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Wantagh, NY
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Guinness

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Wantagh, NY
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Paneer

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Wantagh, NY
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Danica

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Wantagh, NY

Shelter FAQs

With locations in Manhattan, Westhampton and Wantagh, Bideawee was founded in 1903 by Mrs. Flora D'Auby Jenkins Kibbe. Bideawee, which means "stay awhile" in Scottish, is one of the oldest humane organizations in the United States.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Please bring the following to your adoption appointment:

Photo ID with current address AND a copy of their utility bill with their current address.

Adoption application

https://www.bideawee.org/programs/adoption/

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Cider

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Jeepers

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
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Jess & Jules

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Female, Young
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Hugs

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
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Boo SA Black Purrsian

Persian

Female, Adult
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