Animal Control officers respond to reports of loose or stray dogs and injured or sick cats. To request Animal Control services, contact the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter at 516-785-5220. After hours, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 516-538-1900.
Please contact the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for information about controlling nuisance wildlife (ie. raccoons, Canada geese, bats).
Adoption Information
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Come tour the Animal Shelter, meet a dog or cat, and bring the love of a pet into your home. All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, will receive required inoculations, and will be microchipped. These are included in adoption fees. Please view the adoptable pets from the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter below.
Adoption Resources
The shelter is currently operating by appointment only for our placement services.
Please email the application to our adoption email and our fax number 516-785-0129.