City of Buffalo Animal Shelter
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Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Wednesday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Saturday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm; closed Sundays and holidays.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- City of Buffalo
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City shelter and animal control that cares for injured, abused, lost and abandoned animals, reunites lost pets with families, and adopts out dogs and cats.
How to reach them
Where: 380 N Oak Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Wednesday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Saturday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm; closed Sundays and holidays.
Good to know
- How to get started: Visit during open hours or call 716-851-5694 or 716-851-4265.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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