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Adopt a Pet from the ASPCA

Thank you for your interest in adopting from the ASPCA! Please take a look at our adoptable dogs and cats below, and if you’re interested in adopting, click the “Adopt Me” button or complete the adoption survey linked for that pet. If our team determines that you and the pet you’ve applied for are a good match, you’ll hear from us with more information about our adoption process—which may take up to a week.

If you are adopting from New York City, please wait to visit the Adoption Center in-person until you’ve heard from our team, as we operate by appointment.

Our Los Angeles adoption program is entirely foster-based and currently offering remote adoptions.

Adopting a pet in the New York City, Los Angeles, Asheville or Columbus area? The ASPCA’s wonderful adoptable dogs and cats are waiting for you right now! View adoptable animals below.

NYC: Adoptable Dogs
The ASPCA has plenty of dogs available for adoption and waiting for loving homes.
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NYC: Adoptable Cats
If you're in the New York City area and would like to adopt a cat or kitten who really needs you, you're in the right place.
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Los Angeles: Adoptable Cats
The ASPCA in Los Angeles has cats available for adoption from ASPCA foster volunteer homes.
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North Carolina: Adoptable Dogs
If you’re in the Asheville, North Carolina area, meet our BRC graduate dogs who are looking for homes!
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Ohio: Adoptable Dogs and Cats
The ASPCA has dogs and cats from our Cruelty Recovery Center ready to find loving homes in the Columbus, Ohio area! Meet them today.
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Nationwide: Adoptable Horses
My Right Horse lists adoptable and fosterable horses from the ASPCA’s trusted network of equine Adoption Partners.
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Pet of the Week: Tawanda
Tawanda is looking for a home near Columbus, Ohio, and ready to curl up with you by the fireplace!
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ASPCA Adoption Center in NYC
The ASPCA Adoption Center is a spacious, state-of-the-art shelter with highly qualified veterinarians and behavior counselors on staff.
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Adoption Tips
We’ve put together some tips to help you chose the right pet—and to help prepare your home for a new furry friend!
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Adopt a Pet Locally

Read on for all the information you need to prepare to adopt a cat, kitten, dog or puppy from an animal shelter or rescue group in your area.

Find a Shelter
Our helpful guide for ways to identify animal shelters and adoptable pets in your area.
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Adoptable Dogs in Your Local Shelter
Check out our nationwide database of dogs looking for good homes.
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Adoptable Cats in Your Local Shelter
Browse adoptable kitties near you and find your new best friend.
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Adoptable Horses
Visit My Right Horse to see hundreds of adoptable horses located all around the country.
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Adoption Tips
We’ve put together some tips to help you chose the right pet—and to help prepare your home for a new furry friend!
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