djenne g.

Hey!

All summer I’ve been looking into getting a puppy. I’ve been doing a bunch of research and I figured I should share that info.

I’ve wanted a puppy because not only are they adorable, but I’ve also been wanting the companionship. As most people know,  therapy dogs and service dogs are great for people who need support and on my campus, we are allowed to have one as long as we fill out some forms.

Now, the first step is finding places to adopt a pet. Most places in NYC have a $60-$75 charge to get your pet with all of their shots and ensuring that your pet is healthy.

That being said, here are a few locations in N

YC. All this info is copy and pasted from their website.

ASPCA 
Address: 424 E. 92nd St New York, NY
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am–7pm, Sun: 11am–6pm
Phone: 212-876-7700 ext. 4120
Website: Aspca.org

Animal Care Centers of NYC
Addresses:
Manhattan Animal Care Center: 326 East 110th St, New York, NY 10029
Brooklyn Animal Care Center: 2336 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Staten Island Animal Care Center: 3139 Veterans Rd West, Staten Island, NY 10309
Hours: Shelter Hours 8am–8pm, seven days a week.
Adoption Hours 7am–7pm, seven days a week.
Phone: 212-788-4000
Website: Nycacc.org

Bideawee
Addresses: 
The Manhattan Adoption Center: 410 East 38th St, New York, NY 10016 
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm and  Sun 10am-5pm
Phone: 844-568-3738
Website: Bideawee.org

City Critters
Addresses:
Petco Turtle Bay, 991 Second Ave, New York, NY 10022
PetSmart, 632 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
Hours:
Petco Turtle Bay: Sat and Sun 12pm–6pm and by appointment
PetSmart: Sat and Sun 1pm–6pm and by appointment
Phone: Petco: 212-593-7213, Petsmart: (212-475-0893
Website: Citycritters.org

Animal Haven
Address: 200 Centre St New York, NY 10013
Hours: Tue-Sun 12pm–7pm
Phone: 212-274-8511
Website: Animalhavenshelter.org

Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition
Address: 86 N 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Hours: (Adoption Hours) Tues–Sat 12pm–4pm
Phone: 718-486-7489
Website: Barcshelter.org

Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue
Address:
Badass is not a shelter so they do not have a physical location. They are a network of fosters in and around the New York City area and are growing with foster homes in upstate NY, CT, and MA.
Phone: Contact via e-mail at adopt@badassbk.com
Website: Badassbrooklynanimalrescue.com

Social Tees Animal Rescue
Address: 325 East 5th New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-614-9653
Website: Socialteesnyc.org

The Humane Society of New York
Address: 306 E. 59th New York, NY 10022
Hours: Open Mon-Sun (by appointment only) 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Phone: 212-752-4842
Website: Humanesocietyny.org

Check out their sites because some locations show which puppies are up for adoption online. Please don’t be too stubborn about picking up a pit bull. You could go into any of these locations and find a pit. If you raise a pit bull with love, it will show you love in return. They’re not mean or violent dogs. They are sweet little pups. Shit, chihuahuas could be little assholes. Stay open-minded and make sure you have enough money and time to give your pup the healthy lifestyle they deserve.

My cousin has an Instagram with great tips for dog owners. I think her insta is very helpful, especially for new dog owners. @millennialdogmom