New York Invests In Better Care For Shelter Animals

We love our animals! My family has been adopting animals for decades. They come from animal shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups. All of the Greyhounds my wife and I have adopted over the past 25 years have been from rescue groups (best dogs in the world, in my opinion)!

Animal shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups have all sorts of wonderful dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes. Those places should be your first stop to find your next dog or cat.

New York State Funding For Animal Sheltering Organizations

It takes a lot of work and money to operate a shelter, rescue group, and humane society, and New York State recognizes that fact. Today, November 18, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $10 million has been made available for infrastructure upgrades to animal shelters, rescues, and humane society facilities.

As we enter the eighth round of funding for the Companion Animal Capital Fund, the importance of this critical funding cannot be overstated. Animal shelters and humane societies are essential in providing a safe, caring environment for companion animals as they wait for their forever homes. This funding continues to make a meaningful difference by equipping these facilities with the resources they need to enhance animal care and welfare. - NYS Governor Kathy Hochul

$1 million of New York State's Companion Animal Capital Fund funding will be for organizations that are not under contract with municipalities or regions. New York State is the first state-funded program in the nation to support animal shelter improvement projects.

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According to the announcement, the goal is to enhance animal care at shelters and ultimately help to ensure increased adoptions for New York State's dogs and cats.

New York's animal shelters are dedicated to providing the highest quality care to companion animals, as they await their forever homes. Since 2017, our Companion Animal Capital Fund has helped animal shelters across the state make much-needed improvements to their facilities. Thank you to Governor Hochul and my legislative colleagues for supporting this 8th round of funding. It is a wise investment, with lasting rewards. - NYS Assemblymember Donna Lupardo

 

Does Your Pound, Shelter, Humane Society, Or Rescue Facility Qualify?

For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit the  New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund website. Applications are due by 4 p.m. January 30, 2026.