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Vida arrived to the shelter almost a year ago, a scared kitten, she wouldn't eat, she just couldn't out of fear. She had to be hand fed, and very slowly. It took her a while to begin to trust anyone at the shelter, it just broke our hearts! To be so scared to eat, to use a litter box, we have no idea what she endured prior to coming to the shelter. Luckily for her, she went into a foster home, while it took months of work and dedication, she would slowly eat...on her own. But she still preferred the comfort of someone standing near by, so she wasn't alone. As of last year she was thriving, her foster parents mentioned when she does get excited she will urinate a little, like she can't control her happiness; while the average person might be turned off, we know that is a far cry from how she was. We are so blessed for how far she has come, and know more milestones are around the corner for our beloved girl. She also co-exists with another cat in the home. Vida would do best in a calm home, with low traffic, and respectful teens. If you want to find out more, contact our placement team at The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter: E: Adoption@hempsteadny.gov E: Rescue@hempsteadny.gov T: 516.785.5220
Vida arrived to the shelter almost a year ago, a scared kitten, she wouldn't eat, she just couldn't out of fear. She had to be hand fed, and very slowly. It took her a while to begin to trust anyone at the shelter, it just broke our hearts! To be so scared to eat, to use a litter box, we have no idea what she endured prior to coming to the shelter. Luckily for her, she went into a foster home, while it took months of work and dedication, she would slowly eat...on her own. But she still preferred the comfort of someone standing near by, so she wasn't alone. As of last year she was thriving, her foster parents mentioned when she does get excited she will urinate a little, like she can't control her happiness; while the average person might be turned off, we know that is a far cry from how she was. We are so blessed for how far she has come, and know more milestones are around the corner for our beloved girl. She also co-exists with another cat in the home. Vida would do best in a calm home, with low traffic, and respectful teens. If you want to find out more, contact our placement team at The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter: E: Adoption@hempsteadny.gov E: Rescue@hempsteadny.gov T: 516.785.5220
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Come tour the Animal Shelter, meet a dog or cat, and bring the love of a pet into your home. All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, will receive required inoculations and will be microchipped. These are included in adoption fees.
Dog Adoption - $85
Pit Bull - $25
Cat Adoption - $80
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Come tour the Animal Shelter, meet a dog or cat, and bring the love of a pet into your home. All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, will receive required inoculations and will be microchipped. These are included in adoption fees.
Dog Adoption - $85
Pit Bull - $25
Cat Adoption - $80
3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
Adoption Hours
Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM
Monday None
Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 8 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
Adoption Hours
Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM
Monday None
Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 8 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
More about this shelter
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is located in Wantagh, LI. We have wonderful cats, kittens, dogs and puppies all who are waiting for their forever homes!
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is located in Wantagh, LI. We have wonderful cats, kittens, dogs and puppies all who are waiting for their forever homes!
