What to do if...

What should I do if I lose my dog or cat?

It is very important to make sure your animal has a tag with its name and your address and phone number securely attached to his collar. It makes it so much easier for anyone who finds your pet to call you directly with the good news.
The precinct (573-6500) keeps a log book of telephone calls made by people who report finding a stray animal and of those who call to say their dog is missing. We have been successful in reuniting pet owners and pets. If the dog is unclaimed he is brought to the Town Of Hempstead Animal Shelter. We will also suggest you call the Shelter if we have recieved no reports of a found animal.

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
3320 Beltagh Avenue
Wantagh
(516) 785-5220

Did you know that 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.

Adoption Information
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Adoption hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Come tour the Animal Shelter and bring the abiding love of a pet into your home! All pets are adopted at your own risk, and we do advise you to have your newly adopted pet examined by your veterinarian.
Adoption Fees 85.00 Dogs 75.00 Cats
Adoption fees include all required vaccinations including rabies vaccine,
New York State dog license, spaying or neutering and microchipping.
You may view the adoptable pets from the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter by visiting PETFINDER.COM, the oldest and largest searchable directory of adoptable pets on the Web.