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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
Donation
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Adoptable pets at Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Kerhonkson, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Oogie's adoption status with email updates.
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Oogie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
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/Husky

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

Calico

Female, 5 yrs
Kerhonkson, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Nellie's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Nellie

Tabby

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

American Shorthair

Male, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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

K Rescue Rehab

P.O.Box 281,
Lagrangeville, NY 12540

Rocky's Refuge Inc

605 Dutch Hill Rd,
Roscoe, NY 12776

Upstate Pups of NY INC.

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Poughkeepsie, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Salem's adoption status with email updates.
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Salem

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Mahwah, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Cooper's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Cooper

Rat Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Bedminster transport, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Kendra's adoption status with email updates.
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Kendra

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr
Brewster, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Eddye's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Eddye

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Staatsburg, NY

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