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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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Meet their adoptable pets

3300 Beltagh Avenue

Wantagh, NY 11793

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Adoptable pets at Bideawee Wantagh

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 14 yrs 8 mos
Wantagh, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Harvest's adoption status with email updates.
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Harvest

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Wantagh, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Goldie's adoption status with email updates.
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Goldie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Wantagh, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Sheba's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheba

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Wantagh, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Coco Chanel's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco Chanel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 12 yrs 8 mos
Wantagh, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Fleur's adoption status with email updates.
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Fleur

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Wantagh, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Ursula's adoption status with email updates.
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Ursula

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 11 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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Bideawee Wantagh

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Pawing My Way Home Rescue

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 10 yrs 2 mos
Wantagh, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Clawdette's adoption status with email updates.
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Clawdette

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
GREENLAWN, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Snickers's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickers

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Huntington, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Chrissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Chrissy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
New York City, NY
We'll also keep you updated on McKynlee's adoption status with email updates.
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McKynlee

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
Bedford Hills, NY

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