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Dogs and cats ready for a home in Queens and Long Island.
A no-kill rescue since 1998. Every animal we are placing is on this page, with what they need from you. You can apply on your phone.
Dog · Queens · waiting 3 weeks
EllaMaltese / Yorkie mix · about 6 years
- 37 waiting
- 24 dogs · 13 cats
- No-kill since 1998
- 501(c)(3)
Ready for a home
37 listings · 24 dogs · 13 cats
Dolly
Maltese mix · about 10 years
QueensSenior
Mia and Big Red
Domestic shorthair · 3 years
QueensBonded pair
Charlie
Maltese · 11½ years
QueensSenior
George
Poodle · 2 years
QueensFenced yard
Logan
Shiba Inu / Pomeranian mix · about 1 year
QueensFenced yard
Lucky
Calico · 4 years
Queens
Messi
Poodle · 3 years
Queens
Bo Peep
Poodle · about 2 years
QueensGood with dogs
Ella
Maltese / Yorkie mix · about 6 years
Queens
Fannie and Harley
Shih Tzu · 2 years
QueensBonded pair
Scout
Yorkshire Terrier · about 4 years
QueensPatient home
Millie
Domestic shorthair (black) · 3½ years
Queens
Sia
Domestic shorthair · 3 years
Queens
Mama
Domestic shorthair (grey) · 10 years
FosterBlind / low vision
CoCo
Domestic shorthair · 7 years
Queens
Chico
Orange and white · 2 years
QueensFIV+
Apricot and Mango
Domestic shorthair kittens · 6 months
FosterBonded pair
Honeydew
Calico · 6 years
Queens
Bravo
Morkie · 13 years
QueensBlind / low vision
Henry
Hound mix · 5 years
CourtesyFenced yard
Rita
Chihuahua · 13 years
FosterBlind / low vision
Stella
Boxer / Bulldog mix · 6 years
CourtesyFenced yard
Abby
Pit Bull Terrier mix · 10 years
FosterSenior
Gucci
Pit Bull Terrier mix · 4 years
Freeport
Spikey
Chihuahua · 12 years
FosterSenior
Jack
Coonhound mix · 2 years
FreeportAdults-only home
Sunny
Orange and white · 12 years
QueensSenior
Rabbit
Pit Bull Terrier mix · 6 years
FreeportAdults-only home
Griselda
Husky mix · 8½ years
FreeportAdults-only home
Tootsie Roll
Terrier mix · 5½ years
FreeportAdults-only home
Athena
Pit Bull Terrier mix · 8 years
FreeportExperienced owner
Lula
Tortoiseshell · 13 years
QueensOnly pet
Misty
Pit Bull Terrier mix · 7 years
FreeportAdults-only home
Tiny
Tuxedo · 10½ years
Freeport
Piccolo
Shih Tzu · 12½ years
QueensSenior
Clover (Buddy)
Cocker Spaniel / Shih Tzu mix · about 9½ years
FreeportAdults-only home
Kitty
Gray tabby · 6½ years
Foster
No one matches that. Clear the filters, or call us: we know every animal here.
How adopting works here
You must be 25 or older. Adoptions are local only: Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City.
- 1Pick who you'd like to meet
Browse every animal here. Each one lists where they are and what kind of home they need.
- 2Apply on your phone
The application takes about ten minutes. It saves as you go, so you can finish later.
- 3We read it with care
Applications are not first come, first served. We look for the best fit for each animal.
- 4Reference checks
We speak with your veterinarian about past pets and, if you rent, confirm with your landlord that pets are allowed.
- 5Meet and home visit
You meet the animal, and we visit your home to make sure it suits them.
- 6Welcome home
An adoption donation covers medical care, daily care and food. Every adoption comes with our guaranteed return policy.
An adoption donation is required to cover our expenses, such as medical bills, daily care and food. Ask us for the current amount. We have a guaranteed return policy on every adoption. Our goal is to place animals into good homes, and if it does not work out, they come back to us.
Visit
Please call ahead so the animal you want to meet is ready.
Adoption Center · The Shops at Atlas Park
80-36 Cooper Avenue
Glendale, NY 11385
| Mon–Fri | 9 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am – 4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am – 4 pm |
Please call ahead before visiting an animal.
Long Island Shelter
2 Rider Place
Freeport, NY 11520
Call for visiting times.
Foster, volunteer or give
Foster
Fostering gives an animal a home while they wait for their own, and frees space for the next rescue. We cover medical care; you provide the couch.
Use the same application and choose Foster. We will call you to talk about who might fit your home.
Apply to fosterVolunteer
Volunteers walk dogs, socialize cats, help at adoption events, plan fundraisers, drive transports and keep the office running.
- Anyone under 16 must be with a parent and may only volunteer with cats.
- Dog walkers must be 18 or older.
- Everyone takes the Cat and/or Dog Volunteer Orientation before working in the shelter.
Donate
Every dollar goes to food, medical care and shelter for the animals. Bobbi and the Strays is a 501(c)(3); donations are tax-deductible.
- Give online One-time through PayPal, or monthly on our donate page. Give
- Supplies Food, blankets, toys and cleaning supplies can be dropped at either shelter.
- In memory or in honor A gift in someone's name. We will send a card if you'd like.
- Employer match and bequests Many employers match gifts. Ask us about including the rescue in your estate plans.
Programs
Schools, scouts, young readers and students.
Animal Education / Anti-Bullying
Bobbi and staff visit schools, libraries, scouts and youth groups with one or two dogs to teach respect and compassion for all life, safe and kind interaction with animals, the link between bullying and animal mistreatment, and why spaying and neutering saves lives. Call (718) 326-6070 or write to info@bobbicares.org to book a visit.
Bobbi's Book Nook
A reading program for kids and kitties at the Freeport shelter on Saturdays. Young readers come to read to adoptable cats, with certificates and recognition after several visits. Register for an orientation by calling Freeport at (516) 378-4340. Coming soon.
Youth services
Students can complete community-service hours, school projects, high-school shadowing and college internships (animal care, marketing, film, photography) at our shelters. Write to info@bobbicares.org.
Spay and neuter
We promote spaying and neutering and help low-income and elderly pet owners keep their animals healthy. Call us for current resources.
Since 1998
Who we are
Roberta "Bobbi" Giordano started rescuing animals at age nine. In 1998 she established Bobbi and the Strays as a 100% non-profit, no-kill rescue. Since then the staff, volunteers and donors have grown the work into shelters, schools and communities across New York City and Long Island.
Bobbi and the Strays is a non-profit, no-kill organization that rescues and cares for orphaned, stray, abused and special-needs cats and dogs. Through rehabilitation, socialization and adoption we provide a humane service to every animal that comes into our care. Our mission has grown to include education programs that prevent animal abuse and neglect and raise awareness of spaying and neutering, and community services for low-income and elderly pet owners across New York City and Long Island.
Animals deserve our love, compassion and respect. That belief is the basis for everything we do.
- No-kill since 1998
- 501(c)(3) non-profit
- NYS licensed pet rescue
- Member, Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals
- Guaranteed return policy
With thanks to The Shops at Atlas ParkASPCAW. Clement and Jessie V. Stone FoundationFireworks by GrucciJoseph Giordano, Coldwell Banker Reliable
Homes for life
Rescue a stray to receive love every day.
Dogs PickleBenjiBlancoLeoLiraLionheartPong PongMurphySummerJoJo
Cats OliviaOreoNora and StephieSushiCoconutSnowberryKobeMinkoNewtBillie Joel
News and events
Athena endured horrific abuse, spent months in medical care and rehabilitation, and has blossomed into a strong, loving companion who walks well on a leash. She is in Freeport and looking for an experienced home. Our staff and behavior consultant can help with her transition.
Read moreMore on our main site: News Events Partnerships In memoriam
Questions people ask
How old do I have to be to adopt?
25 or older.
Can I apply on my phone?
Yes. This application works on any phone and saves as you go.
Is it first come, first served?
No. We look for the best fit for each animal, so we read every application.
Is there a fee?
An adoption donation is required to cover medical bills, daily care and food. Ask us for the current amount for dogs and cats.
Do you do home visits?
Yes, once an application is accepted, to make sure the home suits the animal.
Do you adopt outside New York?
Adoptions are local only: Long Island and the five boroughs.
What if it doesn't work out?
Every adoption has a guaranteed return policy. Contact us and the animal comes back to us.
Can I foster instead?
Yes. Apply and choose Foster, and we'll call you.
Talk to us
Adoption and foster: adopt@bobbicares.org · everything else: info@bobbicares.org