Animal Shelter in North Syracuse🐾

Whether you're looking to adopt, volunteer, donate, or simply learn more, here you'll find a trusted list of animal shelters in North Syracuse that open their doors—and their hearts—to animals every day.

Helping Hounds Dog Rescue (HHDR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue serving Central New York, committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and placing homeless dogs into loving forever homes. They match each dog carefully, offering continued support to adopters even after placement.

✅ Why Adopt from Helping Hounds?

• Focused on lifelong support — their mission continues beyond matching
• Wide array of services: training, grooming, boarding help ensure dogs are ready for home life
• Strong community integration: volunteers, events, fundraisers (e.g. “Pumpkins & Pooches”)
• Transparency and care: dogs are medically assessed, behaviorally evaluated, and supported during adoption

The shelters and rescue groups in North Syracuse are working every day to care for animals in need—and they can't do it alone. Every small action makes a big difference in the lives of animals. Thank you for being part of their journey to a better life.