Provides a variety of services that shield domestic animals from harm in the form of cruelty, abuse, neglect or exploitation. Included are services for abandoned, lost or otherwise homeless animals and those who need to be rescued from dangerous situations. Adoptions available. Volunteer opportunities available.

Offer shelters, respite care, adoption and other services for companion animals and even certain farm animals to persons who are victims of domestic violence.

Provides housing and care for lost or stray dogs and cats.

Provides confidential services to crime victims, with special emphasis on domestic and sexual violence. Services include emergency shelter, medical crisis intervention, crisis and supportive therapy, support groups, advocacy, crime victim compensation, and safe pet services.

Provides shelters to stray dogs and cats, and owned animals thoughout Schenectady County and offers them up for adoption. Offers a pet guardian program for victims of domestic violence in conjunction with the YMCA.

Provides an animal shelter and pet adoptions. A microchip clinic is also available for identification purposes if your pet is ever lost.

Provides a home environment for our pets, while we look for their forever home. Helps animals that are orphaned, need socialization, or who are having trouble adapting to kennel life. Provides all of the training and supplies needed to be a successful foster parent including food and all other supplies required to care for the animal.

Provides volunteer foster homes for animals awaiting adoptions. Provides veterinary care, necessary equipment, and assistance with adoptions; the foster families provide food, socialization, and training.

Returns lost pets to their owners, advocates responsible pet ownership and finds good homes for lost, stray and abandoned pets. Assist local law enforcement agencies in investigating animal cruelty cases.

* Provides a temporary shelter for pets in emergency situations. Contracts with Wayne County towns and villages for stray dogs. * Offers a Pet Visitation Program. Scheduled visits of pets to schools, nursing homes, hospitals and other groups. * Provides a Spay/neuter incentive fund for low income households. * Offers an Adult Companion Program. Provides pet companionship to older adults, the Humane Society will match up cats and dogs. * Provides animals available for adoption and foster care opportunities.

* Provides a municipal animal resource center for at-risk animals that are homeless, injured, or pose imminent public safety concerns within the Rochester City limits.* Provides lost and found pet reunification and pet rehoming services. * Addresses city ordinances regarding companion animals with information sharing, supportive services, and enforcement.* Offers free pet services including pet food and supplies, vaccinations, identification tags, microchips, spay and neuter surgeries, wellness exams, and community veterinary care. All adopted animals receive a certificate for one free veterinary examination.* Provides temporary housing via foster homes for pets of households in crisis. Visit the website www.cityofrochester.gov/PetSafetyNet/ * Accepts donations - visit the website www.cityofrochester/RASdonations for wish list and monetary donations.

Offers safe shelter for survivors of intimate partner abuse. Shelter provides 9-bed homey atmosphere and comprehensive services.