Animal shelters on Long Island

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Whether you're a self-proclaimed "dog person" or "cat person," both sides can come together at an animal shelter to adopt one of their many furry friends. Costs are anywhere from free to $175, and include spaying and neutering, vaccinations and a checkup from a veterinarian. Some offer support after the adoption -- often in the form of animal behavior specialists.

"Shelters are not as sad as people think," says Melissa Tiska, adoption coordinator for the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. "Shelter dogs are amazing. You can almost see the 'I love you' on their faces," she says.

"We promote the adoption of pit bulls," says Hempstead Town animal shelter director Cindy Iacopella. "We temperament-test all our dogs with a certified dog trainer . . . We make sure they are safe for the family."

Municipal shelters Private shelters

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Babylon Municipal Animal Shelter Community 51 Lamar St. West Babylon FEES $95 or less for a dog; $65 or less for a cat. ...
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Brookhaven Municipal Animal Shelter Community 300 Horseblock Rd Brookhaven FEES Dogs are $120. Cats are $75. Could be less if the animal has already ...
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Hempstead Municipal Animal Shelter Community 3320 Beltagh Ave. Wantagh FEES Free during its "Home for the Holidays" events through at least the middle of ...
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Huntington Municipal Animal Shelter Community 106 Deposit Rd. East Northport FEES $103.50 ...
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Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center Community 210 S. Denver Ave. Bay Shore Animal shelter located in the Town of Islip ...
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North Hempstead Municipal Animal Shelter Community 75 Marino Ave. Port Washington FEES $29.50 (no microchipping) ...
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Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter Community 150 Miller Place Syosset FEES $65 for dogs, $59 for cats. ...
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Riverhead Municipal Animal Shelter Community Youngs Avenue Riverhead Fees are $54 for dogs. They have no cats. ...
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Smithtown Municipal Animal Shelter Community 410 E. Main St. Smithtown FEES $55 to $140 depending on size of animal and other factors. ...
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Southampton Animal Shelter Hospital/Medical center, Pet store 102 Old Riverhead Rd. Hampton Bays Continually providing care for homeless pets, this foundation seeks to find permanent and stable homes ...