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Adopt-A-Dog is a dog and cat rescue and sanctuary organization serving New York and Connecticut and beyond for nearly three decades.  Our shelter is open seven days a week.  Our dedicated staff and volunteers strive to provide the best care possible while the animals are at our shelter awaiting safe and permanent homes.

Adopt-A-Dog’s mission is to find safe, permanent homes for our discarded companion animals.

For almost three decades, Adopt-A-Dog has “Come to the Rescue” by meeting the medical and emotional needs of dogs and cats and maintaining its position in the battle of over-population by neutering the creatures that enter our shelter. It remains our choice to help.

Adopt-A-Dog’s steadfast goal is to reach out to the next generation of pet owners to promote responsible lifetime ownership.

History of Adopt-A-Dog, Inc.

Nearly three decades ago, three women had a vision.  Donna Nives, Gloria Scheuer and Pam Fahnestock became concerned about the growing number of animals languishing in area shelters.  The three friends organized an agency headquartered in Greenwich, CT to advertise various dogs and cats that were available for adoption.  Adopt-A-Dog was born.

In February of 1982, Adopt-A-Dog was granted tax-deductible status by the I.R.S.  This enabled Adopt-A-Dog to meet the ever-growing demand for services.

In 1987, Adopt-A-Dog launched its first major fundraising event, a for-fun, family dog show called Puttin’ on the Dog.  This has become an annual event, the largest outdoor event in Greenwich, which draws thousands of participants from the tri-state area.

In 1999, a kennel was purchased in Armonk, New York, enabling Adopt-A-Dog to house homeless dogs and cats.  In 2003, the shelter created a half-acre park for resident dogs to enjoy.

In 2005, Adopt-A-Dog came to the rescue after Hurricane Katrina.  In 2007, the Homeward Bound program was launched wherein cats and dogs get adjustment to the sights, sounds and smells of home life before they are adopted into private homes.

Adopt-A-Dog organizes many events throughout the year to raise funds and awareness for the dogs and cats we rescue.  These economic times are proving ever more challenging and we hope our annual events will be as successful as ever with your support.

Adopt-A-Dog is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization

We Depend on Tax-Deductible Donations!