Spread your love. Adopt a pet. There are many loveable dogs and cats at the Town of Babylon Animal Shelter that need a caring home. In the days to come, you will be able to view photos and read the background of our available animals. Until then, feel free to call or visit our Animal Shelter to inquire about adoptions.
Who We Are
The Town of Babylon covers 53 square miles and is serviced by 4 Animal Control Officers who enforce Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law of New York State and the Local Laws and Ordinances of the Town of Babylon. A radio operator who handles complaints from residents dispatches over 5,000 calls per year to the Animal Control Officers. In addition to the Animal Control Officers, there are 3 kennel attendants to care for the 3,600 animals which enter the shelter each year. The attendants also maintain the kennels and assist the public to adopt and redeem dogs. There is an adoption rate of over 60%. The office staff consists of clerical staff who handle the daily transactions for redemptions and adoptions as well as other office duties. The shelter is under the direct charge of the animal shelter Supervisor who administers the operation of the shelter.
ANIMAL SHELTER FACTS
Location:
51 Lamar Street, West Babylon
North of Southern State Parkway (Exit 36N), between Wellwood Avenue & Straight Path
Phone:
(631) 643-9270
Directions:
FROM THE EAST - Southern State Pkwy. To Exit 36N, Make a left at second traffic light onto Edison Avenue, Make a right onto Lamar Street.
FROM THE WEST - Southern State Pkwy. To Exit 35N, Make a left onto Wellwood Ave., Make a right at traffic light onto Edison Ave., go down to Lamar Street and make a left.
Hours:
Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM; Saturday - 10:00 AM to 2:45 PM
After Hours Emergency Calls :422-7600
CLOSED SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS
License Fees: (Dogs only)
*$7.50 for unneutered male or unsprayed female (6 months or younger)
$10.50 for unneutered male or unsprayed female (older than 6 months)
$2.50 for neutered male or spayed female
NOTE: NYS law requires a deposit of $35.00. Deposit will be refunded once proof of spay/neuter is submitted to the Shelter.
With each adoption, a certificate for FREE SPAYING / NEUTERING at North Shore Animal League is offered.
Adoption Fees:
Dogs - $10.00 NO FEE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Cats - $5.00
If the animal being adopted is over 3 months of age, a rabies inoculation will be required. The shelter provides this inoculation for an additional $15.00 fee.
Animals turned in for adoption/euthanasia:
The shelter will accept animals for adoption or euthanasia or Tuesday s and Thursdays between 8:00 AM and 12 Noon. Proof of residence in the Town of Babylon (Driver's license, Utility Bill Etc.) is required. There is a $15.00 turn-in fee for dogs; $5.00 for Senior Citizens. There is no fee to turn in cats. The shelter will pick up dogs only at a town residence for a $20.00 fee; $8.00 fee for Seniors.
Town of Babylon Animal Shelter
