Buffalo City - Animal Shelter - Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets
380 N Oak St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Eligibility
Individuals seeking to adopt an animal; those seeking help for injured, abused, lost, and/or abandoned animals; and those seeking assistance with dangerous animals.
Individuals must be at least 21 years old, own a home, or have a landlord's approval to adopt.
Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 9am-3pm
Wednesday, 9am-7pm
Saturday, 9:30am-2:30pm.
Closed Sundays and Holidays.
(716) 851-5636
Voice·
Main Phone
(716) 851-4265
Voice·
Secondary Phone
(311)
Voice·
311 Call & Resolution Center
(716) 851-5694
Voice·
Main Phone
(716) 851-5096
Fax·
Fax
(716) 851-4890
Voice·
Mayor's Call & Resolution Center
Application process
Adoption application available on website. Applications may be mailed, faxed, emailed, or dropped off in person.
Fees
Fees vary; call for more information.
Service area
Buffalo city, NY
Provides shelter and care to injured, abused, lost, and/or abandoned animals before finding them a new home through adoption. Helps reunite families with lost pets. Keeps potentially dangerous animals off the streets.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Last assured
02/19/2026
Providing organization
Buffalo City - Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets (DPW)