A free, independent directory of the real shelters and rescues serving the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Every profile links to the organization's official website so you can adopt, donate, volunteer, foster, or get help with confidence.
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The Paw Syndicate is an independent cat rescue based in Wurtsboro, NY. We are not operated by, owned by, or officially affiliated with the organizations listed here unless a specific collaboration is described in our stories. Every link points to a rescue's own official website — please verify services, hours, and donation details there before you visit or give.
Each regional index gathers the verified rescues serving that part of the Hudson Valley and Catskills.
Every listing below is a real, verified shelter or rescue. Open a profile for adoption, foster, volunteer, donation, and TNR details — or visit the organization's official site directly.
Rock Hill, NY
The Sullivan County SPCA is the shelter closest to the Paw Syndicate colony in Wurtsboro. We list them as a verified, independent resource for adopters, volunteers, and donors in Sullivan County — we are not affiliated with them, and we encourage you to confirm current services and animals through their official website.
Ferndale, NY
Catskill Animal Rescue is a grassroots Sullivan County rescue working in the Catskills, not far from our Wurtsboro colony. We list them as a verified local option for adopters and people who find cats in need across the county — always confirm current services and animals through their official site.
Kingston, NY
The Ulster County SPCA is the county SPCA for our neighboring county to the north, covering Kingston and the Catskill Park edge of Ulster. We list them as a verified regional resource for adopters and anyone who finds a cat or dog in need across Ulster County.
Middletown, NY
Pets Alive is one of the best-known no-kill rescues in the Hudson Valley, and their willingness to care for farm animals alongside cats and dogs makes them unusual in the region. We list them as a verified Orange County resource for adopters, volunteers, and donors who want to support long-term sanctuary care.
New Windsor, NY
The Hudson Valley SPCA is a no-kill sanctuary in New Windsor with a clear focus on cats, which makes them a natural fit for our directory. We list them as a verified Orange County resource — especially for adopters looking for a cat and donors who want to support no-kill sanctuary care.
Poughkeepsie, NY
HVARS is a Poughkeepsie-based rescue that also operates a low-cost veterinary clinic and a wildlife rehabilitation program. We list them as a verified, independent Hudson Valley resource — we are not affiliated with them. Their low-cost clinic may be especially useful for community cat caretakers looking for affordable spay/neuter; confirm current services and pricing through their official website.
Delhi, NY
Heart of the Catskills Humane Society is a small rural shelter in Delhi, in the western Catskills — a part of the region with fewer rescue options than the Hudson Valley corridor. We list them as a verified Catskills resource for adopters and donors who want to support animals in a more remote corner of the mountains.
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