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Brooklyn, NYC • Volunteer-Run

A Community Rescue Team for All Animals

We're a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit rescuing cats, dogs, and other animals in need across Brooklyn and NYC. From rescue to foster to forever homes, we're powered by community compassion.

500+

Animals Rescued

What We Do

As a volunteer-driven rescue, we coordinate every step—from emergency rescue to TNR programs to finding loving forever homes.

Emergency Rescue

We respond to urgent situations—abandoned animals, strays in danger, and neglect cases across Brooklyn and NYC.

Foster & Adoption

Our volunteer foster network provides temporary care until we match each animal with their perfect forever home.

TNR Programs

Trap-Neuter-Return initiatives to humanely manage community cat populations and improve their quality of life.

Community Outreach

Adoption events, fundraisers, and education programs that bring our Brooklyn community together for animals.

100% Volunteer-Powered

No Shelter Walls, Just Heart

Unlike traditional shelters, we operate entirely through our volunteer foster network. Every animal in our care lives in a loving home environment while waiting for their forever family.

From emergency rescues in the streets of Brooklyn to coordinating medical care, organizing adoption events, and managing our TNR programs—it's all done by dedicated volunteers who believe every animal deserves a second chance.

500+

Animals Rescued & Rehomed

100+

Dedicated Volunteers

Read Our Story

Brooklyn Based

Community Driven

Meet Our Animals

These wonderful companions are ready to find their forever homes. Each one has a unique story and so much love to give.

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Our Dogs

Meet the loving dogs waiting for their second chance at a happy life.

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Young

Sweet Kittens

Playful and affectionate kittens looking for loving families to call their own.

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Special Needs

Special Care Cats

Cats with special needs who deserve extra love and compassionate homes.

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Help Us Keep Rescuing

We're 100% donation-funded and volunteer-run. Every dollar goes directly to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need. Your support saves lives.

500+

Animals Rescued

100%

Volunteer-Run

Brooklyn

Community-Based

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