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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 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

Awesome Paws Rescue

PO Box 2313,
Blasdell, NY 14218

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Williamsville, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Marea's adoption status with email updates.
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Marea

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Basenji

Female, Young
Albion, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Angie's adoption status with email updates.
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Angie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Blasdell, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Aurora's adoption status with email updates.
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Aurora

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 11 mos
Niagara Falls, ON
We'll also keep you updated on 51409025's adoption status with email updates.
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51409025

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Buffalo, NY

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