ABOUT US:
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Animal Control Officers respond to over 6,000 requests for service, including 500 night emergency calls, every year. We strive to maintain a clean and healthy facility for the humane care and housing of stray and abandoned dogs, and to find a new home for each of our animals that are deemed suitable pets. The shelter operates under Section 1, Chapter 152 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead.
ADOPTION FEES:
Adoption Fee - Dogs: $85.00
Adoption Fee - Cats: $75.00
Adoption fees include Spay/Neuter, NYS Dog License Fee and Rabies Vaccine
HUMANE EDUCATION/PET THERAPY PROGRAM:
We offer a free, educational program to any organization within the Town of Hempstead called The Humane Education/Pet Therapy Program. With the help of our highly-trained therapy dogs, Channel, Brandi, Frankie and Monte, Humane Educators discuss how to be safe around dogs, review the four basic laws of owning a dog in New York State and discuss responsible pet ownership. To schedule a visit call (516)785-0197.
ANNUAL RABIES CLINIC AND PET ADOPTION FAIR:
Thanks to our partnership with the Long Island Veterinary Group, just over 300 dogs and cats received low cost rabies vaccinations at our annual Rabies Clinic and Pet Adoption Fair which took place in October 2007. In addition, 10 dogs and 15 cats were adopted at no cost at our Pet Adoption Fair.
Our next Rabies Clinic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
3320 Beltagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
Phone: (516) 785-5220
Email:
ashelter@tohmail.org
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
