American Foundation for Animal Rescue

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ShelterQueens Community Animal Shelter Shelter Cat
elcome to the Queens Community Animal Shelter, a division of the American Foundation for Animal Rescue in Rego Park in New York City. We are a not-for-profit "no-kill" animal shelter that has no government funding, and exists solely on the low cost comunity services we provide, the donations that come from animal lovers like yourself, and grants from animal-friendly organizations. "No-kill" means that we never allow one of our cats or dogs to be euthanized unless the quality of life of the animal is so bad, due to medical problems, that it is the most humane thing to do.

Most of our animals spend no more than one year at our facility since we are an urban aniaml shelter and not a sanctuary. However, we do have several animals that are not re-homeable for medical or behavioral reasons. These animals live with us, most probably for the rest of their lives.

We provide dogs with daily walks, exercise and play time, meals, medical attention and grooming. Cats receive much of the same care except for the walks. We are thankful to all of our volunteers including the Saturday program of volunteers through the New York Cares organization.

Download Adoption Application (.pdf)

Please visit our adoptable aniamls on Petfinder. You may also visit and/or sponsor one of our unadoptable animals here.


Majestic needs a good home. She is an active, 4 year old spayed female boxer. If you know and love the breed, she will make wonderful addition to your family. Call 718-205-0200 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and ask for our Shelter Manager, Christine Galloway.
Download Adoption Application (.pdf)


Suzie is a 2 year old,spayed female domestic shorthair with a lovely temperment. Call 718-205-0200 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and ask for our Shelter Manager, Christine Galloway.
Download Adoption Application(.pdf)


Thank you Petco Foundation for your generous donation of 15 cages for our homeless aniamls!

Thanks to NY Cares for our Saturday Volunteers!

American Foundation for Animal Rescue, Inc.
a non-profit IRS 501C(3) charitable organization
Dream Pond Animal Sanctuary and Reserve
Crescent City, FL USA
U.S. Headquarters Mailing Address
P.O. Box 825
Crescent City, FL 32112-0825 USA
Phone: 866-224-2728   Email: Contact Us
Web Site www.afarnyc.org