716-851-5694
Fax
716-851-5096
Secondary Phone
716-851-4265
Primary Services
Animal Adoption, Animal Control, Animal Shelter Attendant Volunteer Opportunities, Animal Shelters
Description
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.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 9am-3pm; Wednesday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9:30am-2:30pm.
Closed Sundays and Holidays.
Closed Sundays and Holidays.
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.
Individuals must be at least 21 years old, own a home, or have a landlord's approval to adopt.
Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Intake Process
Adoption application available on website. Applications may be mailed, faxed, emailed, or dropped off in person.
Program Fees
Fees vary; call for more information.
Date of Official Change
Feb 19, 2026
Contacts
Kelly McCartney (Primary)
Director of Animal Control
kmccartney@ch.ci.buffalo.ny.us
716-851-5694