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Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary

Animal rescue in Kerhonkson, NY

Our Mission: To provide a quality life to the animals that need it most.

Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Inc. is a 501c3, tax exempt non-profit organization and all donations to our sanctuary are tax deductible.

The Dream:

Wayward Ranch was founded by three friends who, after working for other rescues for a long time, realized there was something missing from the average rescue model. No animal is perfect, and in the typical shelter system any behavioral concerns an animal had coming in are just exacerbated the longer they are kenneled or caged waiting for a home.

Many local shelters have taken to shipping puppies up from the south because they are more “adoptable” than the shelter animals we have here. However, this just floods are market and takes homes and resources from our local animals who are suffering as a result.

We are committed to a different type of rescue experience. We are a unique combination of adoption and sanctuary facility, taking the pressure of euthanasia away from animals who may not be generically adoptable. We also help our animals thrive, rather than deteriorate, as they wait for forever homes using a combination of enrichment and training techniques.

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Kerhonkson, NY 12446
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Adoptable pets at Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary

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

Shar Pei/Beagle

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

Poodle (Miniature)/Shih Tzu

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Kerhonkson, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Tiny's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiny

American Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Kerhonkson, NY

Rescue FAQs

New York State

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Anyone interested in adopting a pet from us should first fill out our online application! From there we are excited to set up an appointment for you to meet your potential new best friend. If it is a love connection we will set up an adoption date where a home visit is also conducted.

We require at least 2 personal references and a home visit. Depending on circumstances a vet reference or landlord reference will also be requested.

Dog Adoption Fee: $250
Puppy Adoption Fee: $350
Cat Adoption Fee: $100
Kitten Adoption Fee: $150

Adoption application

https://www.waywardranch.org/adoption-applications

Pets at shelters & rescues near Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary

Dumped & Stray Animal Rescue Inc.

76 Houston Avenue,
Middletown, NY 10940

Humane Solutions Inc

PO Box 673,
Glenham, NY 12527

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
Mahwah, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Smokey's adoption status with email updates.
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Smokey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
POMONA, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Ace's adoption status with email updates.
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Ace

Dachshund/Border Collie

Male, Adult
New City transport, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Salvatore's adoption status with email updates.
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Salvatore

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Kingston, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Maggie Mae's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie Mae

Tabby

Female, Adult
New Milford, CT

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