Sean Casey Animal Rescue

Sean Casey Animal Rescue SCAR is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit No-Kill Animal Rescue & Shelter. New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Registration Number RR160 How do we do that?

We are a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit, No-Kill Shelter serving the tri-state area and beyond. Our adopters come from as close as Brooklyn to as far as California! Welcome to our page! To see our animals currently available for adoption please visit our home page:

www.nyanimalrescue.org

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
The purpose of this endeavor is to aid unfortunate animals in the interest of a higher quality of life. We take in rescued, confiscated, neglected, injured, ill, unmanageable, or otherwise unwanted animals from private owners, zoos, shelters, and other public organizations. These animals are cared for, and/or rehabilitated to the best of our ability and means until which time they can be found healthy, happy homes - whether it be through adoption to qualified candidates or legally released into habitats suitable to the specific species in conjunction with licensed wildlife rehabilitators. We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome.. Dogs ~ Cats ~ Reptiles ~ Amphibians ~ Invertebrates ~ Birds ~ Small Mammals ~ Other Exotic Animals ~ Wildlife

We are a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit, No-Kill Shelter serving the tri-state area and beyond. We welcome you to visit our facility and spend some time with us and our animals. We are open every day from 11am to 7pm. Volunteers are welcome anytime! Help is needed in a variety of areas so come in and see how you can make a difference in the lives of our rescued animals. About Us…

Sean Casey Animal Rescue is a very special place. Part Rescue Shelter, part adoption center and part community center. This is no ordinary shelter. It’s not very big and it’s not very fancy, but what Sean Casey Animal Rescue lacks in size and style, is made up for tenfold by the people who work here and the size of the heart that beats within the shelter walls. Sean Casey Animal Rescue is a no kill shelter. Arriving here is the beginning of an animal’s journey to their forever home. Through the efforts of our staff and volunteers we offer care and compassion to each and every animal in our shelter. Hard work, Dedication and Devotion to the animals, and the instinctive understanding that the animals come first.

Hi, I’m Sweet Chili.🌶️I’ll be honest with you...I’m not convinced about this whole “people” thing.I was living outside w...
10/13/2026

Hi, I’m Sweet Chili.🌶️
I’ll be honest with you...
I’m not convinced about this whole “people” thing.
I was living outside when a man saw me and thought I looked friendly enough that I deserved a chance at life indoors. He brought me to the shelter hoping I’d find a loving home.
His heart was absolutely in the right place.
My opinion? Well... I wasn’t exactly consulted.
Right now, I’m very scared. When people come near me, I hiss, I growl, and I do my very best to convince everyone that I’m much tougher than I really am. The truth is, I’m not mean—I just don’t understand that people are trying to help me.
Fear can be loud.
We’ve seen cats like me before. Cats who arrived terrified of every human they met, only to blossom into affectionate companions once someone gave them the time and patience they needed. There’s no way to promise exactly how my story will end, but I deserve the chance to find out.
The family I’m looking for will understand that trust isn’t something you can rush. They’ll celebrate the little victories—a curious glance, a snack accepted from a hand, the first time I stay in the room instead of running away. Those moments may seem small, but for a cat like me, they’re huge.
I’d also love a home with a confident, friendly cat who can show me that people really aren’t so scary after all. Sometimes another cat can explain things better than any human ever could. Because I’m so fearful right now, I’d do best in a home without small children.
Sweet Chili isn’t looking for someone to adopt the cat she is today.
She’s looking for someone willing to believe in the cat she could become.
If you have experience with shy cats, a patient heart, and the understanding that the best relationships are sometimes the ones you earn slowly, Sweet Chili may just be waiting for you. One day, with a little time and a lot of love, she might decide that the man who rescued her was right all along. 🖤🤍

Our address: 153 E 3rd St, 11218
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 718-436-5163
Website: nyanimalrescue.org
Dog-walking and adoptions: 11am-5:30pm daily
Business hours: 11am-7pm daily

FROM HIP TO Q-TIP: THE CUTEST LITTLE HAPPILY EVER AFTER! 🤍🐾🥹Remember Hip?!Our gorgeous, snow-white Scottish Fold boy wit...
10/13/2026

FROM HIP TO Q-TIP: THE CUTEST LITTLE HAPPILY EVER AFTER! 🤍🐾🥹

Remember Hip?!

Our gorgeous, snow-white Scottish Fold boy with the mismatched eyes, adorable folded ears, and a face that could melt just about anyone’s heart?

WELL.

WE HAVE AN UPDATE.

AND IT’S A GOOD ONE. 😭💕

It’s only been a few weeks since this sweet boy went home, and we are VERY happy to report that he is absolutely living his best life!

First things first…

HIP IS NOW Q-TIP.

Q-TIP.

AS IN THE LITTLE WHITE COTTON SWAB.

PLEASE. 😭🤍

We genuinely cannot think of a more perfect name for this little marshmallow of a cat.

But somehow, his adorable new name isn’t even the best part!

Q-Tip now has THREE furry siblings to share his forever home with, and according to his new mama, he’s already made himself VERY comfortable.

Especially with one particular sister!

His mama told us that these two have been absolutely ZOOMING around the house together, racing through tunnels, running into things, and generally behaving like two tiny maniacs with absolutely nowhere important to be.

THE HOUSEHOLD HAS OFFICIALLY LOST CONTROL. 😂🐾

And honestly?

WE LOVE THAT FOR HIM.

Our sweet little gentleman has apparently traded his quiet shelter days for a full-time career in competitive hallway racing.

But don’t let all that energy fool you.

Because when nighttime rolls around?

Q-TIP CLOCKS IN FOR HIS SECOND JOB.

Professional snuggler. 🥹💕

His new mama also told us that he absolutely LOVES cuddling up at night with her, his new papa, and his furry sister.

ALL TOGETHER.

ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY.

EXCUSE US WHILE WE CRY. 😭🤍

And apparently, Q-Tip has also discovered that a forever home comes with some pretty luxurious accommodations.

Soft beds?

Cozy blankets?

Comfy couches?

Sure, those are nice.

But have you considered…

THE BATHROOM SINK?

Because Q-Tip certainly has. 😂

Judging by these pictures, our little cotton swab has decided that the sink makes a perfectly acceptable personal lounge.

And who are we to question his interior design choices?

Looking back at his first picture at the shelter and then seeing him now, stretched out, relaxed, loved, and completely at home…

It makes our hear

10/12/2026

🎤🐾 OUTDOOR TALKS WITH: GUMDROP! 🌈💚

This week’s special guest is none other than our very own Gumdrop, and he came prepared to answer some VERY important questions.

Well… sort of. 😂

When asked about his favorite color, Gumdrop quickly realized he had a bit of a problem.

HOW IS HE SUPPOSED TO PICK JUST ONE?!

So naturally, he did what any reasonable little gentleman would do.

He went for a walk to investigate. 🔎🐾

The green grass? BEAUTIFUL. 💚

The blue sky? STUNNING. 💙

All the other wonderful colors the world has to offer? EQUALLY AMAZING. 🌈

After some very serious consideration, Gumdrop has officially reached his conclusion:

He loves ALL the colors.

Thank you for your patience during this incredibly important investigation. 😂❤️

But Gumdrop wasn’t just here to discuss his artistic preferences! He also had a few things to say about the kind of forever home he’s hoping to find. 🥹

Our sweet, goofy boy would thrive in a quieter, adult-only household with experienced dog owners who understand that trust takes time and that everyone deserves to feel safe and comfortable in their own home.

Gumdrop may need a little extra patience and understanding, but once you’ve earned his trust, there’s a whole lot of personality, playfulness, and affection waiting to be discovered. 💕

He loves his walks, enjoys spending time with his favorite people, and has been working so hard on becoming the best little version of himself.

And while Gumdrop might not be able to choose a favorite color…

We’re hoping someone out there will have a much easier time choosing HIM. 🥹❤️

Because this little guy has been waiting for the right person to see just how special he is.

🎤 Gumdrop is officially accepting applications for the position of his forever best friend! 🏡🐾

Experience required. Patience appreciated. Love of ALL colors optional. 😂🌈💕

Our address: 153 E 3rd St, 11218
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 718-436-5163
Website: nyanimalrescue.org
Dog-walking and adoptions: 11am-5:30pm daily
Business hours: 11am-7pm daily

**UPDATE: ADOPTED🐾**Hi, I’m Korvo! 🐾💙3 Months Old • Three Legs • ZERO Speed Limits!I’m Korvo, a 3-month-old kitten, and ...
10/11/2026

**UPDATE: ADOPTED🐾**

Hi, I’m Korvo! 🐾💙
3 Months Old • Three Legs • ZERO Speed Limits!

I’m Korvo, a 3-month-old kitten, and I have something very important to say.

I AM NOT GARBAGE!

Yet somehow, about a month ago, someone found me IN A GARBAGE CAN! A tiny baby like me deserved so much better.

Thankfully, some wonderful people rescued me and brought me to the shelter. They noticed my left back leg was swollen, and I couldn’t use it. X-rays showed no obvious fracture, and nobody could figure out what was wrong. We waited to see if it would improve, but it never did.

Eventually, the veterinarians decided amputation was best for me.

But here’s the thing… I WAS ALREADY LIVING LIKE A THREE-LEGGED CAT!

And now? THREE LEGS ARE PLENTY! 😂

Can I run? WATCH ME!

Can I jump? ABSOLUTELY!

Can I climb? I’M ALREADY UP HERE! How am I getting down? WE’LL FIGURE THAT OUT LATER!

I’m fast, playful, sweet, and full of kitten energy! My future family just needs to help keep me safe with sensible places to climb, jump, and land.

I’ve been through a lot for such a little guy. I survived being abandoned in a garbage can, a leg that wouldn’t work, and surgery. But none of that slows me down!

Now I’m ready for something I’ve never had… A FOREVER HOME! 💙

I don’t need anyone to feel sorry for me. I need a family who will love me, play with me, keep me safe, and see me for the amazing kitten I am!

I’M KORVO! THREE LEGS, NINE LIVES, AND A WHOLE LOT OF LIVING LEFT TO DO! 🐾💙

COME MEET ME AT THE SHELTER AND APPLY TO ADOPT ME TODAY!

Our address: 153 E 3rd St, 11218
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 718-436-5163
Website: nyanimalrescue.org
Dog-walking and adoptions: 11am-5:30pm daily
Business hours: 11am-7pm daily

**UPDATE: ADOPTED💝**Hi, I’m Spiffy!5 Months Old • Former Tiny Menace • Current Indoor Prince 👑🐾I’m Spiffy, a 5-month-old...
10/11/2026

**UPDATE: ADOPTED💝**

Hi, I’m Spiffy!
5 Months Old • Former Tiny Menace • Current Indoor Prince 👑🐾

I’m Spiffy, a 5-month-old kitten, and I have an important announcement: I AM A REFORMED INDIVIDUAL!

When I first arrived at the shelter, I was a teeny-tiny nugget with a BIG attitude. I hissed at everyone! HISSSSS! I was a ferocious little street warrior… who happened to be the size of a dinner roll.

But honestly, I was just scared. Life outside was tough, and I didn’t know humans could be trusted.

Then I discovered something AMAZING: FOOD DELIVERY! SOFT BEDS! PERSONAL ATTENTION! CLIMATE CONTROL!

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME ABOUT THIS SOONER?!

Once I realized how wonderful indoor life could be, my hissing was RETIRED, my tough-guy act was DISCONTINUED, and my sweet, loving personality took over!

Now I’m an affectionate little boy who loves attention, comfort, and being cared for. Outside? ABSOLUTELY NOT. I HAVE DISCOVERED PILLOWS. I AM NEVER GOING BACK!

I also love other cats and would happily join a home with feline friends. No cats? That’s fine too! I can be your one and only, as long as I get plenty of love, attention, and playtime.

Of course, I’m still a kitten, so expect zoomies, silliness, and the occasional questionable decision.

I’ve come a long way from that frightened little hissy nugget. I’m sweet, friendly, and FULLY REBRANDED!

Now all I need is my forever home. Could it be yours? ❤️🐾

Our address: 153 E 3rd St, 11218
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 718-436-5163
Website: nyanimalrescue.org
Dog-walking and adoptions: 11am-5:30pm daily
Business hours: 11am-7pm daily

🐤💛 EXCUSE ME, WE HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE! 🎶Our adorable little canaries would like everyone to know that they are A...
10/10/2026

🐤💛 EXCUSE ME, WE HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE! 🎶

Our adorable little canaries would like everyone to know that they are AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! 🥹💛

And apparently, our little finch friend heard there was a photoshoot happening and decided to make a guest appearance. 😂

Nobody invited him, but he insisted on being included.

Anyway, back to the stars of the show… 🌟

These beautiful little feathered friends are hoping to find loving homes where they can spend their days chirping, exploring, and being the tiny bundles of sunshine that they are! ☀️🐥

They may be small, but they have SO much personality packed into those little bodies!

If you’ve been thinking about adding a little more singing, sunshine, and feathered cuteness to your life, our canaries would LOVE to meet you! 🏡💛

And as for our little finch friend who snuck into the photoshoot?

PLOT TWIST: HE’S AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION TOO! 😂🐦

Apparently, he saw an opportunity for some free advertising and wasn’t about to let it fly by.

Come meet our adorable little feathered friends! 🎶💕

Our address: 153 E 3rd St, 11218
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 718-436-5163
Website: nyanimalrescue.org
Dog-walking and adoptions: 11am-5:30pm daily
Business hours: 11am-7pm daily

**UPDATE: ADOPTED❤️**Hi, I’m Squish!I’m Squish, a 6-month-old kitten, and if you’d met me at the beginning of my story, ...
10/09/2026

**UPDATE: ADOPTED❤️**

Hi, I’m Squish!
I’m Squish, a 6-month-old kitten, and if you’d met me at the beginning of my story, you might have had a hard time imagining the confident little lunatic I’ve become. I was found when I was only a few days old. No mom. No one caring for me. Just a teeny newborn kitten left outside... in a duffel bag. Thankfully, someone found me, and I headed straight into foster care. At that age, kittens can’t exactly stroll over to the food bowl and help themselves. I needed a human foster parent willing to become my temporary mom—bottle-feeding me around the clock, keeping me warm, and helping one unbelievably tiny baby make it through those first critical weeks. My responsibilities were: Drink bottle. Sleep. Grow. Repeat approximately four billion times. And LOOK AT ME NOW. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. I’m four months old, big and strong, ridiculously confident, and officially ready to unleash myself upon an unsuspecting household. I didn’t survive my teeny-tiny bottle-baby days just to grow up into some boring little couch ornament. I HAVE HAVOC TO WREAK. There are toys to chase! Things to climb! Objects to knock over! Zoomies to perform! Entire households that have not yet experienced the full Squish! I’m friends with Squash, but we do not need to be adopted together. I’m more than confident enough to head off on my own and establish an independent branch of kitten chaos somewhere else. Squish started life with the odds stacked against him. Four months later? He’s happy. He’s healthy. He’s confident. And he’s ready to make his rough beginning nothing more than the first paragraph of a very long story.

Our address: 153 E 3rd St, 11218
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 718-436-5163
Website: nyanimalrescue.org
Dog-walking and adoptions: 11am-5:30pm daily
Business hours: 11am-7pm daily

She kept coming back to visit him. He kept reminding her exactly why. 🥹🐾💕If you ever met Flop, you probably remember one...
10/09/2026

She kept coming back to visit him. He kept reminding her exactly why. 🥹🐾💕

If you ever met Flop, you probably remember one thing about him.

PERSONAL SPACE? NEVER HEARD OF IT. 😂

This sweet little boy had a very specific way of introducing himself to people.

He’d climb right onto your shoulder.

Cuddle up against your face.

And make himself comfortable like he’d known you his entire life.

And his future mama? Well, she was no exception. 🥹

She came to visit Flop again and again, falling a little more in love with him each time.

But there was one thing holding her back.

She already had a kitty at home, and she wanted to make absolutely sure that bringing another cat into the family was the right decision for everyone.

A very reasonable concern.

Unfortunately for her…

FLOP IS AN EXTREMELY PERSUASIVE LITTLE GENTLEMAN. 😂

Every visit meant more cuddles, more shoulder rides, and more reminders that this little boy was VERY ready to become somebody’s baby.

And eventually, she realized something.

She could keep thinking about it…

Or she could bring home the kitten she’d already fallen completely in love with.

Because someone else might scoop him up first!

So she came back one more time.

BUT THIS TIME, SHE WASN’T LEAVING WITHOUT HIM. 😭💕

And just like that, Flop officially got himself a mama, a papa (who was admiring from the side🥹), and a kitty sibling waiting at home! 🏡🐈

The kitten who spent his days climbing onto everyone’s shoulders finally found the humans whose shoulders he gets to claim forever.

And judging by these pictures?

HE HAS ALREADY MOVED IN. 😂💕

Happy forever, sweet Flop. May your new life be filled with endless cuddles, plenty of playtime, and absolutely no respect for personal space.

We wouldn’t have you any other way. 🐾💕🥹

Hi, I’m Gretchen! 🤍🤎I’m Gretchen, and I’m a 2-year-old, 27-pound dog who would like to make something very clear:I AM TH...
10/08/2026

Hi, I’m Gretchen! 🤍🤎
I’m Gretchen, and I’m a 2-year-old, 27-pound dog who would like to make something very clear:
I AM THE PERFECT DOG. Now, you may be thinking: “Wow, Gretchen. That’s awfully confident.”
Correct. BECAUSE I HAVE EVIDENCE. Let’s begin with my age. I’m TWO.
Do you people understand what an incredible age that is?! Everyone comes into the shelter looking at tiny puppies like: “AWWWWWW! LOOK AT THE BABY!” Yes. Very cute. Do you know what babies also do? P*E IN YOUR HOUSE. Chew your belongings. Wake you up.
Make terrible decisions. Try to eat things that aren’t food. Require you to spend a significant portion of your life asking: “WHAT’S IN YOUR MOUTH?!” Me? I’ve moved past a lot of that ridiculous baby nonsense. But I’m also nowhere NEAR being an old lady! I’ve got plenty of energy. Plenty of adventures ahead. Plenty of years left to spend loving my family.
Basically... TWO IS THE DREAM AGE. You just didn’t know it until I explained it to you.
Next item: MY SIZE. I weigh 27 pounds. Guys. We live in NYC.
Have you SEEN some of these apartments?! I’ve seen closets with better square footage.
Meanwhile, some of the dogs around here are walking around weighing 70, 80, 90 pounds.
Beautiful dogs. Wonderful dogs. WHERE ARE YOU PUTTING THEM?!
I, on the other hand, am a delightfully convenient 27 pounds. Big enough to be a proper dog.
Small enough that we can both fit in the living room. PERFECT SIZE. And then we arrive at personality. Sweet? YES. Friendly? YES. Quick to make friends with people? ABSOLUTELY.
I don’t need a three-week background investigation before deciding you’re probably all right.
“Hi, Gretchen!” Hi! WE’RE FRIENDS NOW. See how efficient that was? So let’s review. Ideal age?
CHECK. Excellent NYC-apartment-friendly size? CHECK. Sweet? CHECK. Friendly? CHECK.
Adorable? PLEASE. LOOK AT ME.
Honestly, I’m not sure what else you’re waiting for. I’m Gretchen. I’m two years old.
I’m 27 pounds. I’m sweet, friendly, and ready for a family. You can keep looking if you want.
But eventually...
YOU’RE JUST GOING TO REALIZE I WAS RIGHT.
I’M THE PERFECT DOG.🐾💝

She came in just to look. Oscar had other plans. 🥹🐾💙Amigo—now Oscar—was one of those sweet little dogs who wanted to lov...
10/07/2026

She came in just to look. Oscar had other plans. 🥹🐾💙

Amigo—now Oscar—was one of those sweet little dogs who wanted to love just about everyone he met.

He could be a little shy at first, but give him a minute, some kindness, and a little reassurance?

That sweet personality came right out. 💕

His future mama stopped by one day simply to see who we had available.

She was not planning on adopting a dog that day.

No leash waiting in the car.

No big adoption plan.

Just looking.

And then she met Amigo. 😂

He was a little unsure at first, but it didn’t take long before he started opening up to her. The more time they spent together, the harder it became to imagine leaving without him.

Eventually she realized…

She couldn’t. 🥹

So the little guy who came to us surrendered, painfully matted, and desperately in need of a fresh start walked out that day with something even better than his extreme makeover:

A mama. A home. And a brand-new name.

Everyone, meet Oscar. 🥹🏡💙

He may have lost the mats, the old name, and his status as an available dog…

But judging by this picture, we think he gained exactly what he was looking for.

Happy forever, Oscar. May your new life be filled with love, adventures, cuddles…

and PLEASE, for the love of Oscar, a brush. 😂✂️🐾💙

Our address: 153 E 3rd St, 11218
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 718-436-5163
Website: nyanimalrescue.org
Dog-walking and adoptions: 11am-5:30pm daily
Business hours: 11am-7pm daily

Address

153 E 3 Street (Between Ft Hamilton Pkwy & Caton Ave)
New York, NY
11218

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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+17184365163

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