The mission of Muddy Paws Rescue is to build and support a thriving community of dog-loving humans dedicated to ending unnecessary euthanasia of companion dogs. We do this through shared learning and education, direct lifesaving, and continuous innovation.
Create an alert and get notified with newly adoptable pets that meet your criteria.
Create an alert and get notified with newly adoptable pets that meet your criteria.
New York City and surrounding areas
Additional adoption info
Start by submitting the Initial Registration Form on our website and emailing adoptionmeetings@muddypawsrescue.org. Please note that this registration form is the first step in the process. Our Adoptions Team will be in touch about what comes next within a few days, and will let you know when you are fully registered to adopt. At that point, you can start setting up adoption meetings with our dogs!
Please expect 1-2 weeks from the time an initial registration form is submitted online before you are fully registered to adopt with us.
Keep a close eye on your inbox for emails from us about next steps to help to speed up this timeline!
Adoption application
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
New York, NY 10128
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