In 1998, members of the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City created NY SAVE, an animal welfare organization unlike any other in the city. The purpose of NY SAVE is to financially assist low-income pet owners whose animals need either immediate veterinary care or suffer from a chronic and debilitating condition. Pet owners who [...]

What if the best veterinarians in the city actually came to your door with all their medical equipment, ready to provide care for your pet—for free? That’s the idea behind the Toby Project. Created by Dr. Andy Kaplan, (twice voted Best Veterinarian by New York Magazine) and named in honor of his own adopted mutt, [...]

Not everyone is able to feel love when faced with a stray feral cat, and that’s exactly why Gotham City Kitties, Inc. exists. A grassroots 501(c)(3) non profit organization, we are dedicated to the rescue, fostering and permanent placement of stray cats and kittens in the greater New York City area. Created and headed by [...]

Since 2000, Stray From the Heart has been the salvation for over 1500 abused, neglected or homeless dogs. This nonprofit works with domestic and international rescue centers, as well as Animal Control of New York City, to rehabilitate stray dogs, and match them with the perfect owner. All adoptions come with a “no-questions-asked” return policy—if [...]