Hudson Valley Humane Society in Pomona, New York was founded in 1891. They're a non-profit, no-kill, full-service animal welfare organization. In addition to sheltering abandoned and unwanted animals, Hudson Valley Humane Society actively seeks adoptive homes for these animals.
The shelter has four key focus areas:
If you're ready to welcome a new pet into your family, don't buy from a pet store or breeder. From purebreds to mixed breeds to gorgeous mutts, shelters always have loving animals just waiting for their second chance at a permanent home.
Animals waiting for their forever homes can be found on Hudson Valley Humane Society's Facebook page or PetFinder.
For additional information on their adoption process, please contact them directly.
Your adoption fee helps Hudson Valley Humane Society partially cover the costs incurred in saving the lives of countless pets each year.
Our writing team is hard at work researching this shelter's adoption process and fees, so this page will be updated soon!
In the meantime, here's some nice-to-know info that applies to nearly every animal shelter, humane society, and rescue.
Because shelter dogs are full of love!
Is it because they know you saved them and love you harder for it?
I can't say for certain, but yes.
Jokes aside, there are three things all shelter dogs need to thrive in their new home:
Older shelter dogs, generally 1+ years old, may have experienced a lot of trauma, which often results in one of 8 common behavioral issues:
These issues are correctable! Your dog isn't broken, they're just damaged. You can fix them with enough love, patience, and a good training plan.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, finding good dog trainers can be hard. Like everything else, dog training is moving only. but there are great online dog trainers that are proven to work and can help get your new pup on the right path.
You can learn a lot about an animal welfare organization just by looking at their name.
Adoption processes vary drastically from organization to organization, but here are some general tips that apply in most instances. Note that we'll use the term "shelters" here for simplicity but it includes all types of rescue organizations.
If you have any questions about adopting an animal (what you'll need, what to expect, etc.) feel free to contact the PetLists team!
If you're looking to adopt a new dog, our Dog Adoption Guide is a must-read. It has everything you need to know about bringing a shelter dog home:
And we're adding new guides all the time.