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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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Adoptable pets at Pets Alive WNY

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

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Kinkade's adoption status with email updates.
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Kinkade

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 7 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 11 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Sergei's adoption status with email updates.
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Sergei

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Marble's adoption status with email updates.
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Marble

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Toast's adoption status with email updates.
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Toast

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Tarzan's adoption status with email updates.
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Tarzan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 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

Nickel City Canine Rescue

5637 Harris Hill Road,
Williamsville, NY 14221

Save-A-Pet

PO Box 1114,
Newfane, NY 14108

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

Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

French Bulldog

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

Guinea Pig

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

Husky/Cane Corso

Female, 3 yrs
West Seneca, NY

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