Why Join the Federation?
You’re part of a statewide organization that speaks out on behalf of animal shelters.
We monitor legislation and work to pass or defeat bills based on their impact on the state’s network of animal shelters.
Other benefits include:
- Staying up to date on shelter issues from NYS Ag and Markets
- Assistance and technical support for local animal shelter advocacy issues
- Technical Assistance on the Companion Animal Capital Fund grants process
- Discounted fees on Federation events
- Professional development events
- Technical assistance on board development and other not for profit issues from executive director
- Shelter Improvement Consulting Services
- Ability for shelters to share information and resources
Federation Partnerships
The Federation’s partnership with PetHealth also provides our members with discounts on microchips and universal readers. Our partnership with the Association of Animal Welfare Enhancement provides our members with discounted membership. And, our partnership with Cool Insuring provides our members with access to quality shelter insurance products. Click here to download information.
Become an Affiliate of the NYS Animal Protection Federation today.
Affiliation with the Federation is by application and is open to organizations that are interested in or concerned about the welfare of animals. See the list of shelters below who are already members. Join us!
| 4PetSake Food Pantry | Herkimer County |
| Adirondack Animal Coalition | Franklin County |
| Animal Alliance of Greater Syracuse | Onondaga County |
| Animal Care Centers of New York City | New York City |
| AnimalKind | Columbia County |
| Animal Haven | New York City |
| Animal Protective Foundation | Schenectady County |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons | Suffolk County |
| Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley | Schoharie County |
| ASPCA | Statewide |
| Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter | Montgomery County |
| Better Together Pet Resource Center | Erie County |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Statewide |
| Bideawee | New York City and Long Island |
| Broome County Humane Society | Broome County |
| Cat Protection Council of Westchester | Westchester County |
| Central New York SPCA | Onondaga County |
| Chautauqua County Humane Society | Chautauqua County |
| Chemung County SPCA | Chemung County |
| Chenango SPCA | Chenango County |
| City of Schenectady Animal/Dog Control Shelter | Schenectady County |
| CNY Cat Coalition | Onondaga County |
| Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA | Columbia and Greene Counties |
| Cortland Community SPCA | Cortland County |
| Cove Animal Rescue | Nassau County |
| CPV Rescue & Sanctuary | Oneida County |
| Cuse Pit Crew | Onondaga County |
| Delaware Valley Humane Society | Delaware County |
| Dolgeville Forward C.A.T. Project | Herkimer and Fulton Counties |
| Dutchess County SPCA | Dutchess County |
| Elmira Animal Shelter | Chemung County |
| Elmore SPCA | Clinton County |
| Empire Animal Rescue Society | Cattaraugus County |
| Feral Cat Focus | Erie County |
| Finger Lakes SPCA | Steuben County |
| Fingers Lakes SPCA of CNY | Cayuga County |
| Fulton County Regional SPCA | Fulton County |
| Godspeed Horse Hostel | Dutchess County |
| Greene County Animal Alliance | Greene County |
| Heart of the Catskills Humane Society | Delaware County |
| Helping Animals Live Organization | Herkimer County |
| Helping Promote Animal Welfare | Nassau County |
| Herkimer County Humane Society | Herkimer County |
| Hornell Area Humane Society | Steuben County |
| HSUS |
Statewide |
| Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary | Dutchess County |
| Hudson Valley Humane Society | Rockland County |
| Hudson Valley SPCA | Orange County |
| Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark | Orange County |
| Humane Society of Rome | Oneida County |
| Humane Society of Schuyler County | Schuyler County |
| Humane Society of Wayne County | Wayne County |
| Humane Society of Westchester | Westchester County |
| Humane Society of Yates County | Yates County |
| Hyer Ground Rescue | Greene County |
| Jefferson County Dog Shelter | Jefferson County |
| Jefferson County SPCA | Jefferson County |
| Kent Animal Shelter | Suffolk County |
| Lake Shore Humane Society | Chautauqua County |
| Lancaster Dog Control | Town of Lancaster, Erie County |
| Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester | Monroe County |
| Make a Difference Rescue of WNY | Orleans County |
| Mohawk Hudson Humane Society | Albany, Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties |
| Montgomery County SPCA | Montgomery County |
| Nassau County SPCA | Nassau County |
| Niagara County SPCA | Niagara County |
| North Country SPCA | Essex County |
| North Fork Animal Welfare League | Suffolk County |
| Northeast Avian Rescue | Rensselaer County |
| Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue | Chautauqua County |
| Orange Street Cats | Albany County |
| Oswego County Humane Society | Oswego County |
| Oswego County SPCA | Oswego County |
| Pause 4 All Paws, Inc. | Herkimer County |
| Pets Alive | Orange County |
| Pet Pride of New York | Monroe |
| Puppy Kitty NY City | Queens County |
| Purrs and Whiskers | Oneida County |
| Remedios Cat Rescue | Columbia County |
| Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers | Otsego County |
| RG Cares | Rockland County |
| Rochester Animal Services | Rochester, Monroe County |
| Saratoga County Animal Shelter | Saratoga County |
| Saugerties Animal Welfare Fund | Ulster County |
| Schenectady County SPCA | Schenectady County |
| Second Chance Canine Adoption Center | Onondaga County |
| Shelter Outreach Services | Tompkins County |
| Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation | Suffolk County |
| SPCA in Cattaraugus County | Cattaraugus County |
| SPCA of Putnam County | Putnam County |
| SPCA of Tompkins County | Tompkins County |
| SPCA of Westchester County | Westchester County |
| SPCA Serving Allegany County | Allegany County |
| SPCA Serving Erie County | Erie County |
| Staffworks Fund |
Oneida County |
| Stevens-Swan Humane Society | Oneida County |
| Suffolk County SPCA | Suffolk County |
| Sunshine Horses, Inc. | Onondaga County |
| Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans | Otsego County |
| Susquehanna SPCA | Otsego County |
| Tabby Town | Erie County |
| Ten Lives Club | Erie County |
| Town of Babylon Animal Shelter | Babylon, Suffolk County |
| Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter | Brookhaven, Suffolk County |
| Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter | Hempstead, Nassau County |
| Town of Saugerties Animal Shelter | Ulster County |
| Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter and Adoption Center | Smithtown, Suffolk County |
| Tri-Lakes Humane Society | Franklin and Essex Counties |
| Ulster County Canines | Ulster County |
| Ulster County SPCA | Ulster County |
| Volunteer Advocate Lawyers for Animal Cruelty Cases | Suffolk County |
| Voters for Animal Rights | New York City |
| Wanderer’s Rest Humane Association | Madison County |
| Whiskers Animal Benevolent League | Albany County |
| Wyoming County SPCA | Wyoming County |
| Yonkers Humane Society | Westchester County |
Active Affiliates are New York-based humane societies, SPCAs, municipal and not-for-profit animal shelters as well as national animal organizations.
Advisory Affiliates are groups, not detailed above, that have a vested interest in and active participation in the care of companion animals suffering from or at risk of homelessness.
Our Affiliate Dues Structure is based on organizational budgets:
| Budget of $100,000 or less | $100.00 |
| Budget of $100,0001 to $250,000 | $275.00 |
| Budget of $250,001 to $500,000 | $350.00 |
| Budget of $500,001 to $1 million | $600.00 |
| Budget of $1 million to $5 million | $900.00 |
| Budget of $5 million to $10 million | $1000.00 |
| Budget of over $10 million | $1,250.00 |
After completing the NYSAPF Membership Application, please send it to: NYSAPF, PO Box 1115, Albany, NY 12201 or email it to libbypost@nysapf.org. Once your organization is approved for membership you will receive a dues invoice which can by paid by check or online. If you prefer to pay your dues online, please contact our executive director, Libby Post, and she will provide you with the link.