County animal shelters serve as the primary intake point for stray and surrendered animals across the entire county and are responsible for enforcing local animal control laws including licensing, leash requirements, and dangerous dog ordinances. There are 27 Animal Shelters locations in Erie County, New York.
County residents should register their pets with the local animal control office as required by ordinance, which helps facilitate reunification if an animal goes missing. Some counties maintain 24-hour stray animal intake or have drop-off arrangements with partner organizations outside of regular business hours.
List of Erie County, New York Animal Shelters
Spca Satellite Shelter
Buffalo Animal Control
All Bassets Cherished Basset Hound Rescue
Spca Serving Erie County
Angel Paws Rescue
Buffalo Pug And Small Breed Rescue, Inc.
Lancaster Dog Pound
City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter
Unfurrgetable Small Animal Rescue And Adoption
Hamburg Eden Animal Rescue
Akita Rescue Of Wny, Inc.
Reptile Adoption, Rehabilitation Education, Inc.
R.A.R.E. Reptile Adoption, Rehab & Education, Inc.
Aurora Dog Control
Chipper Chirpers
Adopt-A-Pet, Inc.
Hope For Cats, Inc.
Citizens For Humane Animal Treatment
Pet Connection
Dalmation Rescue Referral In Western New York
East Aurora Animal Shelter
Buffalo Greyhound Adoption, Inc.
Amherst Animal Control
Ten Lives Club
Tonawanda Animal Control
Precious Paws Rescue Group
Buffalo Humane
Residents of Erie County should check whether their municipality has its own animal control ordinance separate from county rules, as licensing fees, leash laws, and bite incident procedures can vary between incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas.
You may also find Animal Shelters locations in neighboring counties including Erie, Niagara.