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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 Orion's adoption status with email updates.
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Orion

Siamese

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

Siamese

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on George's adoption status with email updates.
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George

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

Shih Tzu

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Murph's adoption status with email updates.
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Murph

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr 9 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

Volunteers For Animals - Genesee County Animal Shelter

Genesee County Animal Shelter, 3841 West Main Street Road,
Batavia, NY 14020

Town of Riga Dog Control

6475 E. Buffalo Rd,
Churchville, NY 14428

MAD Rescue of WNY

Ridge Road,
Albion, NY 14411

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Blasdell, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Oddie's adoption status with email updates.
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Oddie

Pug

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

Basenji

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Niagara On The Lake, ON
We'll also keep you updated on 57386927's adoption status with email updates.
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57386927

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Niagara Falls, NY

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