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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 Becky's adoption status with email updates.
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Becky

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Garbanzo's adoption status with email updates.
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Garbanzo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Fava Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Fava Bean

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Kashmire's adoption status with email updates.
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Kashmire

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 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

Black Dog, Second Chance

PO Box 626,
Amherst, NY 14051

Second Chance Sheltering Network, Inc.

PO Box 175,
Spring Brook, NY 14140

Buddy's Second Chance Rescue

PO Box 362,
Tonawanda, NY 14223

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

Havanese/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on 50377733's adoption status with email updates.
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50377733

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Rayse's adoption status with email updates.
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Rayse

American Bulldog

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Niagara Falls, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Brisket's adoption status with email updates.
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Brisket

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 mos
Amherst, NY
We'll also keep you updated on suzy's adoption status with email updates.
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suzy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
East Aurora, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Buffalo, NY

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