Welcome
Welcome to the Saugerties Animal Shelter Web Page! Here you will find our entire list of adoptable pets, events, how to donate, pet care guidance, adoption forms, and more.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the shelter. Please check back frequently for updates!!!
Shelter News
Last Updated: June 6, 2025
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How to Adopt
Adoptions are done by appointment only with an approved application.
You must submit an application via saugertiesanimalshelter.com and once approved we will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Before submitting an application, please be sure to let your references know that we will be calling and give your veterinarian permission to speak with us. Failure to do so will result in your application not being processed.
Please keep in mind that applying for a specific animal does not guarantee your adoption of that animal. We cannot guarantee any animal's availability at any time.
Adoption Fees
Please Note: All animals are as vetted as they can be for their age. You will receive a copy of their medical records at time of adoption.
Kittens: $150
Cats: $150
Puppies and Dogs under 2 years of age: $375
Adult Dogs: $325
Donations
You do not need an appointment to drop off donations.
Donations can be left in our red donation bin Tuesday-Saturday from 7AM to 3PM, as long as the Transfer Station gate is open.
Shelter Boutique
While the shelter is no longer doing our annual yard sales, we do have our shelter boutique. Located in the baby barn next to the shelter, you can always find clothing, pet items, and seasonal decor of all sorts. Always check our Facebook page or give us a call to be sure it is open, typically Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The boutique does take donations of new, or like new, items. If you are looking to donate items to the boutique, please send us a message on Facebook, as our storage is very limited.
Animal Control
Contact DCO Adam Saunders at 518-291-3335
Borrowing Traps
The Saugerties Animal Shelter does lend out Have-A-Heart traps to those in the community who need to borrow them. A $50 cash only deposit is required at the time of sign out. Your deposit will be returned when the trap is returned. If the trap is not returned within 90 days, your deposit will be forfeited and will be absorbed as a donation.
Any other questions can be directed to our email(contact@saugertiesanimalshelter.com) or you can give us a call at 845-679-0339.
Please keep in mind that we are a very small facility with very limited staff. We want to do our best to keep everyone safe and healthy!
Thank you!
Social Media
Our Facebook page is a great way to keep up with us! This is where we are the most active. http://facebook.com/townofsaugertiesanimalshelter
Or you can follow us on Instagram: @saugerties_animal_shelter
Find us on Tiktok: @saugertiesanimalshelter
Saugerties Animal Welfare Fund
https://www.saugertiesanimalwelfarefund.org/
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Shelter Statistics
Please Note: The Town of Saugerties Animal Shelter is NOT an open intake shelter, therefore does not euthanize animals for the purpose of making space. The decision to humanely euthanize an animal is not taken lightly and is only done in the circumstance of illness or extremely dangerous behavior.
