- 550 Route 22 Pawling NY, 12564
- 845-493-0094
- Contact@happylifeanimalrescue.org
Happy Life Animal Rescue is easy to reach from across the Hudson Valley — right off I-84, I-684, the Taconic State Parkway, and Route 55. We're also mobile most weekends, popping up all over the region. We've helped Hudson Valley families find their next dog or cat for over 10 years.
For over 10 years, Happy Life Animal Rescue has operated out of Pawling, rescuing dogs and cats who are surrendered, neglected, or caught up in shelter overpopulation — and matching them with families throughout the Hudson Valley.
We're a 501(c)3 nonprofit that runs 100% on donations — no outside funding, no government grants. That support helps us find loving homes for 600–700 animals every year, each one given individualized medical care and attention before they're ever put up for adoption.
Wherever you're coming from in the Hudson Valley, chances are one of these gets you here.
Connects Newburgh, Fishkill, and eastern Dutchess straight through to Pawling.
Quick access north from Westchester through Putnam toward Pawling.
The scenic north–south route linking Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess right past us.
Runs through Poughkeepsie and the mid-Hudson Valley toward Ulster County.
We're out at pet stores and community events all over the Hudson Valley almost every weekend — not just at our Pawling location.
Browse animals currently in our care, updated live from our shelter database.
Fill out our online adoption registration so we can learn about your home and what you're looking for.
Come to Pawling, or catch us at a weekend event somewhere near you.
Our adoption counselors help you find the right fit for your household and lifestyle.
Finalize the adoption and bring your new family member home.
Before any of the 600–700 animals we place each year ever meet an adopter, donations are what cover their rescue, medical care, and everyday needs. We run 100% on donations — no outside funding, no government grants.
We're based in Pawling and serve the greater Hudson Valley, including Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Orange, and Ulster Counties, with easy access via I-84, I-684, the Taconic State Parkway, and Route 55.
We're mobile most weekends, popping up at pet stores and community events throughout the Hudson Valley. Check our events page for the current schedule and locations.
$550 for dogs and $225 for cats. These fees cover spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and the medical care each animal receives before adoption — in line with or below other Hudson Valley rescues.
We run 100% on donations, with no outside funding or government grants. That support lets us find loving homes for 600–700 animals every year.
Come to Pawling, catch us at a weekend event, or start your adoption registration today.