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Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) charity organization located in Poughkeepsie, NY. We are a shelter with vet clinic services.
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To make a vet appointment, please call 845-392-4849 Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) charity organization, located in Poughkeepsie, NY. Check out our website at HVARS.org to learn more.

The doctor is in and this time, we’ve got Dr. Zeus on duty. 😻He’s here with a very official reminder that the free rabie...
19/11/2025

The doctor is in and this time, we’ve got Dr. Zeus on duty. 😻

He’s here with a very official reminder that the free rabies vaccine clinic is happening THIS Saturday, 11/22, at the Amenia Town Hall (4498 NY-22, Amenia, NY) from 10 AM–1 PM.

If your pet hasn’t registered yet, Dr. Zeus kindly recommends doing so ASAP. He’s committed to public health…despite the fact that his stethoscope may or may not be functional.

Rabies vaccines are free for Dutchess County residents and $15 per pet for non-residents. Dogs, cats, and even ferrets are welcome!

👉 Appointments are required, so head to www.HVARS.org to register.

See you Saturday! Dr. Zeus will be accepting patients, praise, and of course…snacks.

Meet Sadie: 9 months old, 38 lbs, and already climbing the corporate ladder faster than the rest of us.Today’s agenda?• ...
14/11/2025

Meet Sadie: 9 months old, 38 lbs, and already climbing the corporate ladder faster than the rest of us.

Today’s agenda?
• Send one (1) email
• Look adorable in her hoodie
• Remind everyone it’s finally Friday

She’s our resident corporate girlie and the softest softie who loves literally everyone. People, dogs, cats, the UPS guy… you name it.

She’s currently reviewing résumés and scheduling interviews. Bring snacks to improve your chances.

👉 Apply today at www.HVARS.org/adoptions

Goofy Gloria, reporting for couch duty.She’s 2 years old, fun-sized, and built like your favorite teapot ➡️ short, stout...
13/11/2025

Goofy Gloria, reporting for couch duty.

She’s 2 years old, fun-sized, and built like your favorite teapot ➡️ short, stout, and slightly unhinged.

Just a girl rolling through Wednesday, surviving one nap at a time.

👉 Adopt the vibe at www.HVARS.org/adoptions

It’s Monday. It’s raining. And Flower has decided to carry the entire “sweater weather” aesthetic on her tiny pink-hoodi...
11/11/2025

It’s Monday. It’s raining. And Flower has decided to carry the entire “sweater weather” aesthetic on her tiny pink-hoodied shoulders.

She’s serving cozy vibes while the rest of us are just trying to survive the forecast.

Think she’d look even better on your couch? Head to www.HVARS.org/adoptions to learn more about her 🌸

07/11/2025

Bunny’s baking invisible biscuits while we take a quick weekend pause.

Our adoption open house is closed this weekend (11/8 & 11/9), but we’ll be back at it next weekend ready to match you with your new bff.

Want a jump on things? Apply today at www.HVARS.org/adoptions.

P.S. Bunny will be reviewing all applications between biscuit batches 😸

Jasmine didn’t choose the tripod life; the tripod life chose her.Being short one leg didn’t slow her down one bit. If an...
07/11/2025

Jasmine didn’t choose the tripod life; the tripod life chose her.

Being short one leg didn’t slow her down one bit. If anything, it boosted her comedic timing.

✨Certified happy girl. Uncertified menace.✨

Ready to adopt your new class clown? Apply at www.HVARS.org/adoptions!

We’re so honored to be part of a special initiative from students at Marist University’s School of Management, who are r...
05/11/2025

We’re so honored to be part of a special initiative from students at Marist University’s School of Management, who are raising funds for local nonprofit organizations in the Hudson Valley.

Even better? The group that raises the most for their chosen organization will have their final donation matched by Marist University!

We’re beyond grateful to Marist University and everyone who continues to support the work we do. Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate Hudson Valley for pets, wildlife, and the people who love them.

Want to help the Marist team (and HVARS!) reach their goal?
👉 Donate at the link in our bio or by visiting www.gofundme.com/f/help-hudson-valley-animal-rescue-make-a-difference

Good news, pet people: the free rabies vaccine clinic is back! We’re partnering once again with the Dutchess County Depa...
02/11/2025

Good news, pet people: the free rabies vaccine clinic is back!

We’re partnering once again with the Dutchess County Department of Health to offer free rabies vaccines for Dutchess County residents.

📅 Saturday, November 22nd
🕙 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Amenia Town Hall
4498 NY-22, Amenia, NY

Rabies vaccines are free for Dutchess County residents (just bring proof of residency), and only $15 per pet for non-residents. Dogs, cats, and even ferrets are welcome to join.

A few quick reminders:
➡️ Appointments are required: sign up at www.HVARS.org
➡️ Dogs must be on leashes; cats and ferrets in carriers
➡️ Bring proof of prior rabies vaccination for a 3-year certificate

Don’t miss your chance to keep your pets protected because while rabies is serious, prevention doesn’t have to be. We’ll see you in Amenia!

01/11/2025

The Three Amigas are here and ready to haunt your hearts!

Wendy the Lion, Bessie the Bat, and Serenity the Turtle are dressed to impress this Halloween. And yes, they’re just as adorable IRL as they look in costume.

They do everything together: play, nap, and plot how to score extra treats.

Wishing everyone a fun (and safe!) Halloween from our costumed crew! 🧡🎃🧡

And hey, why not make your Halloween extra sweet? Go fill out an application today to bring home your very own puppy/lion/bat/turtle combo.

👉 www.HVARS.org/adoptions

At first glance, Pudding seems like your standard little sweetheart: soft eyes, big heart, total angel. But hang around ...
31/10/2025

At first glance, Pudding seems like your standard little sweetheart: soft eyes, big heart, total angel. But hang around long enough and you’ll meet her inner gremlin (the adorable kind, we promise).

Human? Friend. Dog? Friend. Cat? Still TBD, so we’ll circle back. 😅

She’s still growing and will probably end up as an XL lapdog. But honestly, who’s complaining? More Pudding to love! Fill out an application for her today at www.HVARS.org/adoptions

Glenn may be pocket-sized, but his energy is XXL. At just 7 months and barely 20 lbs, he’s what we call “carry-on approv...
29/10/2025

Glenn may be pocket-sized, but his energy is XXL. At just 7 months and barely 20 lbs, he’s what we call “carry-on approved.”

Still figuring out his social game (we’ve all had awkward phases, right?), he’s determined to make friends both human and canine.

He’s a teeny tiny man boy with a big personality. We promise though, this pocket-sized pup will fit perfectly into your life and your lap.

👉Head to www.HVARS.org/adoptions to learn how to take Glenn home ❤️

✨ It’s National Black Cat Day! ✨Let’s shine a light on a few of our sleek (and a little bit mystique) house panthers:🖤 S...
28/10/2025

✨ It’s National Black Cat Day! ✨

Let’s shine a light on a few of our sleek (and a little bit mystique) house panthers:

🖤 Salem
🖤 Jazzpurr
🖤 Theolonius
🖤 Wycat
🖤 Nea
🖤 Impy

Black cats are the moment this time of year: spooky-season icons, certified good luck charms, and honestly the perfect addition to your pumpkin décor.

Whether you’re looking for a cuddle companion or just someone to judge your costume choices, these cats have you covered!

Ready to bring home your own mini shadow (or one of their friends)?

👉 Fill out an adoption application today at HVARS.org/adoptions 🐈‍⬛

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Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) charity organization, located at 9 Barnes Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY. HVARS was started to help pets in need get the medical attention they deserved for an affordable price. We run a low cost clinic, where our vets on staff do everything from well healthcare check ups & vaccines to Spay/Neuter services and more complicated surgeries. Anything from basic routine care to bloodwork, x-rays and dentals. We are also an adoption/rehabilitation center, taking in close to 1,000 cats/kittens, dogs/puppies and farm animals each year. The domestic animals are evaluated and vetted, then eventually put up for adoption to find their forever families while the farm animals are adopted out or stay at our sanctuary for the remainder of their lives depending on the needs of each animal. The last thing we offer is wildlife rehabilitation, in the spring and summer months we take in anywhere between 50-150 injured and orphan wildlife- mainly we focus on Raccoons, Skunks, Fox and Fawn but we assist in placing all species to the proper rehabilitator to ensure they are receiving everything they need to thrive and eventually be released back into the wild.

Check out our website at HVARS.org to learn more.