Animalkind is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) animal welfare organization and shelter based in Hudson, NY, working to strengthen the natural bond between humans and animals with programs and services to enhance the well-being of all.

We Save Lives and Help Our Community Every Day

  • Adopt

    Consider adopting a cat from AnimalKind and bring them into your loving home! We have lots of cats who are eager to meet you. Our adoption counselors will work with you to help support you in finding your purr-fect match!

  • Support Us

    Find out how you can help us so we can keep rescuing and taking care of our cats and their people as well as any cats and people who need us in our communities! You can volunteer, foster, donate, or look into any other opportunities we may have!

  • Spay/Neuter & Clinic

    Our spay/neuter efforts have been designed to assist low-income, underserved communities. We want to ensure everyone has access to spay/neuter services. That’s why we provide this surgery at a low cost on a sliding scale to families who could not otherwise afford it.

  • Resources

    See our publicly accessible resources available for any cat care you may need — if there’s anything not provided on the website that you have extra questions or concerns about, please feel free to contact us with any further questions. We also have information on our food bank and trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs!

How You Can Help Us Help Them…

There Are So Many Ways to Donate!

  • PayPal (recurring or one time)

  • By cash or card

  • Corporate sponsorship

  • Through our Amazon Wishlist or Chewy Wishlist

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There Are Many Ways to Volunteer, Too!

  • Fostering cats and kittens before adoption

  • Spending time with animals in our shelter

  • Coordinating fundraising events

  • Helping with office work or shelter needs

Many New Beginnings and Happy Adoptions for Our Rescues

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    "Thai and India were so well cared for prior to adopting them. They bring us So much joy, and have acclimated beautifully to their new home. I've never had two cats before, and now understand how beneficial it is to bring home a bonded pair."

    Susan B, August 2022

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    "Taking care of a deaf cat isn't difficult at all. One important fact about caring for a deaf cat is you cannot startle them when they are sleeping. They need to see your hands before you pet them. She's a true queen and we can't imagine life without her!"

    Melanie M, March 2022

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    "We can't imagine life without Edison. He has become an integral part of our home. It's crazy to think he was once a barn cat and now he snuggles up in my lap as I work and gives me a high-five for treats! We are so happy we found him."

    Shannon S, January 2022

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