Animal Shelter
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
3320 Beltagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 785-5220
| Hours of Operation | Office Hours | Adoption Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 9 AM - 5 PM | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Monday | 9 AM - 5 PM | None |
| Tuesday | 9 AM - 6 PM | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM - 6 PM | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM - 8 PM | 12 PM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM - 6 PM | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM - 6 PM | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Animal Control officers respond to over 6,000 requests for service, including 500 night emergency calls, every year. If you have a problem concerning a loose or stray dog or an injured or sick cat, contact the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter at (516) 785-5220. After hours, 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 (waived through September 2 for Summer of Love). Although the shelter evaluates pets for behavior and general health, we remind you that pets are adopted at your own risk and that newly adopted pets should be examined by your own veterinarian. Please view the adoptable pets from the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter below.
Download a Dog Adoption Application.
View PDFDownload a Dog Adopter Survey.
View PDFDownload a Cat Adoption Application.
View PDFView Adoption Process Notes.
View PDFView the Animal Shelter Fee Schedule.
View PDFShelter Tours
Tours of the Animal Shelter may be arranged for your group or organization. For further information, please e-mail pettherapyandhumaneed@tohmail.org or call (516) 785-5220 ext. 4619.
Annual Rabies Clinic and Pet Adoption Fair
Rabies Clinic
Cats and dogs can get rabies, which is an extremely serious disease. That's why the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter hosts an annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic in partnership with the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association. The 2017 Rabies Clinic has concluded.