It’s time for your household to welcome a dog- a rescue- not just any dog. Rescuing a dog can make as much of a difference in your life as your new best friend’s life. In and around Carmel, you can find several dog rescue spots to help you find the perfect match for your family and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a lap dog to snuggle, a hunting dog to take on adventures, or a puppy to grow with your child, you’re sure to find what you need. Here’s where to rescue a dog around Carmel, New York.
Putnam Humane Society

Marjorie Jenkins started the Putnam Humane Society in a small barn on Nichols Street in 1957 as one of the first no-kill shelters in the county. Putnam Humane Society moved to a new location on Old Route 6 behind the Putnam Plaza to allow it to expand and grow over the years while providing a vital service for the community.
You can visit the Putnam Humane Society at 68 Old Route 6 in Carmel from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week. Remember that dogs can be viewed every day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., so if you’re looking for a dog, you’ll want to arrive during those hours. For more information or answers to any questions, you may have, call Putnam Humane Society at 845-225-7777.
Happy Life Animal Rescue
Happy Life Animal Rescue (HLAR) focuses on finding forever homes for pets surrendered by their owner or victims of shelter overpopulation, abuse, and neglect. HLAR is a non-profit animal rescue organization in the Hudson Valley. You can find the biographies of available pets online to help you connect with the right four-legged friend. The adoption application is also available online, so you can get started before you meet your potential future pet. HLAR is foster-based, so all animals are located in foster homes, and there is no shelter to visit.
PawSafe Animal Rescue
PawSafe Animal Rescue started in 1995 to provide homes to companion animals without homes and rescue animals from kill shelters. The goals of PawSafe include:
- Preventing cruelty to animals through animal protection laws.
- Sharing their knowledge of animal welfare organizations.
- Reducing overpopulation through spay/neuter programs.
- Developing compassion towards these animals through community education.
PawSafe also works to find homes or shelters for injured, sick, abandoned and abused animals.
You can view the gallery of dogs for adoption at PawSafe Animal Rescue online to find a furry friend that fits your family. Once you’ve found your dog, you can submit an online application questionnaire and make an appointment to meet your potential pet. Adopted dogs are updated in the gallery in real-time to reduce the chances of falling in love with a dog online after someone else has already adopted it. PawSafe has two locations: 110 Sandy Beach Road in Ellington, Connecticut, and 311 Route 292 in Patterson, New York.
Take Me Home Pet Rescue
Take Me Home Pet Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of puppies and dogs located in high-kill shelters. Take Me Home is responsible for all medical care of the animals, including vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter services. After a veterinarian checks the animals, they are sent to area foster homes that open their homes and volunteer their time to care for these dogs until they’re adopted. Available pets and the application required to adopt from Take Me Home Pet Rescue can be found online.
NYC Second Chance Rescue
Another non-profit organization helping to save the lives of dogs is the NYC Second Chance Rescue, established in 2009. You can view the adoptables and complete your dog adoption application online to bring home a new best friend. NYC Second Chance Rescue runs specials on their adoptable, such as Loving Large, for all dogs over 50 pounds. You get their weight in savings, so if you have a 70-pound dog, you save $70 on its adoption fee: the bigger the dog, the bigger the discount, and the bigger the love.
Paws Crossed Animal Rescue
Paws Crossed Animal Rescue is a no-kill non-profit organization working to save dogs one at a time. You can find them at 100 Warehouse Lane South in Elmsford, New York. You can adopt dogs, cats, and even barn cats to help control the rodent population around your country home. Available animals are viewable online, along with the adoption questionnaire to get you started toward pet ownership.
Paws Crossed also has a special Seniors for Seniors adoption program that matches owners over 70 with pets over seven years old for a discount. You can visit them Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to complete an application form, meet your future fur baby, or complete the adoption process. For more information, contact Paws Crossed Animal Rescue at 914-372-7878.
A Good Dog Rescue
A veterinarian has examined all dogs at A Good Dog Rescue. They have also been vaccinated, microchipped, and either spayed or neutered before adoption. A Good Dog Rescue has adult dogs and puppies available, with dogs under six months requiring age-appropriate vetting.
You can view the available dogs online or meet the dogs in person from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., seven days a week. Appointments are also available for those unable to make it to A Good Dog Rescue during regular business hours. You can find A Good Dog Rescue at 260 6th St. in Verplank, New York, or call them at 914-469-6605.
Rescuing a dog makes at least two lives happier, and the team at Meadowland GMC hopes you connect with your four-legged friend to make that happen. If you need a new GMC to get you to a local rescue or to take your new furry friend on future adventures, see us at 1952 Route 6 in Carmel, New York. Our sales team is available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., closing at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. You can complete our secure online form or call us at 888-741-3918 to get started.
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