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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 George's adoption status with email updates.
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George

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Charlotte's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlotte

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

Shih Tzu

Female, 6 yrs
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Murph's adoption status with email updates.
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Murph

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Mulligan's adoption status with email updates.
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Mulligan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Genevieve's adoption status with email updates.
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Genevieve

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 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

Buffalo Underdogs Rescue Inc

PO Box 180,
Amherst, NY 14226

People for Animal Welfare Society/Paws

3371 Gaines Basin Rd,
Albion, NY 14411

Niagara County SPCA

2100 Lockport Rd,
Niagara Falls, NY 14304

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Amherst, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Saffron's adoption status with email updates.
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Saffron

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Blasdell, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Lily (Lucy)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lily (Lucy)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Blasdell, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Albion, NY
We'll also keep you updated on PICKLE's adoption status with email updates.
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PICKLE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
West Seneca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Nala's adoption status with email updates.
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Nala

Wheaten Terrier

Female, Adult
Tonawanda, NY

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