Humane Society of Yates County-Shelter of Hope

I started volunteering by helping out a local, pregnant stray cat, which turned into fostering kittens, and then helping out at the the center. As a volunteer, I've found the Yates Humane Society animal-centered and working so hard to help pets in upstate NY. Animals are well cared for, cages are cleaned, and pets are socialized. They've had record years of finding home for pets! It's amazing!

So impressed with the staff, attention to detail and the overall environment focused on the wellbeing of animals. We lost a dog in January 2024. I was grieving incredibly and wanted to give back. I started to help walk dogs on the weekends and was impressed with the staff, facility and volunteers. A common theme of love for animals and creating a better environment and life for those that need it. One weekend I met Danny and we had an instant connection that I could not let go… I went home and told my husband and a week later he came home with us. He is an incredibly sweet dog and he is enriching our lives as much as we’re his! We love him so much. Thank you to this team- keep doing great things! You change so many lives along the way and you’re doing incredible things!

My partner and I adopted our newest canine family member from here over last weekend and it was a flawless experience. The shelter put us in contact with her foster mom, Jude, as soon as we filled out the application. She was amazing at assessing our vibe and was so supportive in our search for a sister for our big boy Benson! The staff there was fabulous and knowledgeable and they had the perfect location for a wooded meet and greet walk💕 The adoption fee and vet services are beyond reasonable. We drove an hour and half to get her there and it was 100% worth it. Even days later Jude has been checking in on her and her brother and I can’t tell you how much we appreciate it. I can’t recommend these guys enough!!! Thanks🌻

Im really sad to write this review but it’s much needed. I wish there was 0 stars. Two years ago I rescued a half blind kitten from here. I thought she was a special case and decided when I was ready for another that I’d go back because of the warm experience I had the first time. I went specifically to meet Brix. He appeared healthy in photos and when I arrived his eye was being targeted by a severe upper respiratory like many of the kittens I saw throughout. I was told most everyone was on medication and up to date with testing, vaccines, spay/neuter. A little black kitten named Narwhal caught my attention and tore at my heart strings. I ended up taking him home day of , no references called just some paperwork and he got to come home. I set up a vet apt asap as I do with every new anima

Excellent experience. They really care about the animals. We did a spay to stay program. Fantastic we were able to save a little kitty who would not have made it through the winter. The program made this possible. Forever great full