FAQs
Where does Last Hope get their cats and dogs?
All dogs are rescued from local municipal town shelters (pounds). Our cats are either death-due pound rescues or are rescued after being abandoned on the streets.
What are the adoption fees?
Effective May 1, 2018 the adoption fee are as follows and are not refundable
- Cats & Kittens – $125
- Senior cats (10 and over) – $75
- Puppies (6 months and under) – $400
- Dogs – $300
- Senior dogs (8 and over) – $100
How do I adopt a dog?
If you are interested in one of the dogs you see on this site or to inquire about others, you can send us an email or visit our all NEW Wantagh Adoption Center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh. If you have questions please call our Dog Coordinator, Letty at (631) 946-9528.
Where are you located and what are the hours of operation?
Our main location is our Wantagh Adoption Center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue (formerly Bide-a-Wee) in Wantagh which houses both cats and dogs available for adoption. We also have several satellite locations (see below).
The adoption center hours are:
- Monday thru Saturday – 10:00 am to 7 pm
- Sunday – 10:00 am to 6 pm
I have a dog or cat I can’t keep. What should I do?
Last Hope only handles death-due pound animals and stray and abandoned cats. We are unable to take individuals’ pets.
What is a Last Hope foster parent?
A foster parent is an individual who takes on the responsibility of providing temporary shelter and caring for a designated number of rescued cats or dogs up for adoption in the Last Hope program. For more information, leave a message at (631) 425-1884.
Does Last Hope accept donations?
Last Hope operates solely from private donations and from funds raised from our low cost vaccination clinics and varied fund-raising events held throughout the year.
Where else can we see cats available for adoption?
We also have a selection of cats for adoption at PetSmart in Huntington Station and Bellmore, and Petco in Plainview and Wantagh.
Are the dogs and cats spayed and neutered, and are they friendly?
All of our animals are spayed and neutered and are temperament evaluated before adoption. To the best of our ability, we advise the adopter of the personality of the animal prior to adoption.
Where does Last Hope get their cats and dogs?
All dogs are rescued from local municipal town shelters (pounds). Our cats are either death-due pound rescues or are rescued after being abandoned on the streets.
I need help rescuing a feral cat colony. How can Last Hope help?
Last Hope can supply humane cat traps (on Long Island only) with a $50 refundable deposit. The cats may then be spayed/neutered and released to the colony if there is a food source. Otherwise, the cats can be placed in the Last Hope program if they are deemed adoptable and are feline leukemia/aids negative. If the cats are accepted into the program, they have to be friendly and fostered by you and kept indoors.
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