Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary, Middletown, NY, Hudson Valley

Pets Alive is a no-kill animal shelter, located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, about 1 1/2 hours from New York City. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and place animals in need. Victims of neglect, abuse, and violence, many of them have special needs and have been rejected by other organizations.

Animals at the sanctuary range from dogs and cats to farm animals, exotic birds, and many others. Many of the animals at Pets Alive are older, have special needs or require special care. Read our full story here.

Special Needs

This month we could use 3-lb paper trays, dog toys (we are almost out!), paper towels, bleach (DESPERATE!), garbage bags (black yard bags), Murphy's oil soap. Thanks for your kind consideration on these items!

Santa Cam - Holiday Cards

Santa Cam

Being misunderstood is the pitts! That is our very own Cam dressed as Santa for the holidays! Greeting cards are a great way to express yourself and to keep in touch with friends and family - especially pit bull lovers. A personal note on a this great card will make a lasting impression and with Cam on the front, something everyone will remember! Click to purchase.

Using Goodsearch

An easy way to help Pets Alive is to use the search engine and online shopping mall called GoodSearch.com. The more people who use this site, the more money will go to Pets Alive. So please spread the word to your friends and family. You can even see how much we are making each month - just be sure to select Pets Alive, Middletown NY.

Join Our Mailing List

We have an on-line newsletter! Be sure to sign up so we can keep you informed of all our latest news, needs and updates.

Adoptable Cats

Felix! We have many adoptable cats at Pets Alive! Cats of all sizes and colors and temperaments. If you have space in your home, come on by and visit. Find a friend!
Take a look at all our available cats!

The Dogs!

Nemo! Dogs, dogs, dogs. All of our dogs would love to be in a happy home with people to greet each day! Can you make room for one of our canines? We're ready to meet you!

Volunteer!

Your help is most welcome! Pets Alive welcomes the support of the community in caring for the animals. Volunteers, adopters, and donations are needed! For more information on how you can help, call (845) 386-9738 or email us at: volunteers@petsalive.com
Visit Our Volunteer page for more information on volunteer opportunities.

Pet Alive Blog!

Have you checked out the new Pets Alive blog yet? There you will find our updates, stories on the animals here and the latest information about our shelter. Please feel free to add your comments too!

Rob and Marisol Fighting for Carrie and Baxter

It looks like we may have to give back Carrie and Baxter. Rob and Marisol Thomas have been trying to keep this from happening. Here is what they are doing and how you can help!

Marisol and Rob Thomas' open letter to their fans
Interview with the Albany Times Union
Interview with the New York Daily News
Comment on the Black River Stable Guestbook
Call the justice who awarded them the horses back (Justice Joseph Rechen) and express your outrage - 518-658-2020

Beautiful Emma was found as a stray desperately trying to care for her five newborn puppies. Her ears were badly infected. It appears that someone took a pair of scissors to them in attempt to make her look "tough". Despite that torture, she is the sweetest, most loveable girl you could ever find. She is full of kisses and wants to love all over you!

We don't think she looks tough, we think her ears add to her beauty & grace. A true treasure of a dog.

Emma has been here a couple of months, which is a long time at Pets Alive and she gets NO APPLICATIONS on her. It is very odd. All our other dogs get multiple applications, but Emma gets no attention, except from the volunteers and staff at Pets Alive that adore her. She is really a special dog - we all feel it and are looking for a special family worthy of her!

Please fill out an adoption application so you can meet her!

Pets Alive 2009 Calendar Now Available!
Have you seen our 2009 calendar? Made up of images from 2008 - a lot of these are pictures of volunteers and animals you'll remember and be touched by. Becky and John took almost all of these pictures, and I think they speak for themselves. This is really a very neat tribute to the Pets Alive volunteers and animals we have all come to deeply love. Be sure to click the display to view ALL the months pictures!
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Welcome to 35 new critters!
This week Pets Alive has welcomed twenty-eight dogs from Ohio in danger of euthanasia. They are wonderful dogs, once nicer than the next! We also welcomed a dalmatian mix from another shelter that was out of space, and two dogs locally that the owners could no longer keep. Additionally we have welcomed Butch, an FIV cat to our FIV room and will be welcoming Casper, a deaf cat to our cat house! Welcome to all the new animals. We hope to place you in homes real soon.