Kent Animal Shelter is a no-kill non-profit (501c-3) animal shelter serving eastern Long Island. TBR News media has chosen Kent Animal Shelter and staff in the "People of the Year" section in all 6 newspapers for 2019! Ed Romaine, Brookhaven Town Supervisor, presents a proclamation to Pam Green, on behalf of the Kent Animal Shelter citing the 50 year anniversary of the shelter's work on behalf of homeless animals.Please consider a gift to the 2022 Rescue Campaign. Your support helps to fund the mission and efforts of the Kent Animal Shelter to make a vital difference in the lives of homeless, abused and abandoned animals.
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The mission of the Kent Animal Shelter is to provide a no-kill haven for homeless, abused and abandoned animals until permanent homes can be found. Programs include Adoption, Rescue, Low Cost Spay/Neuter, Humane Education. Nearly a half century ago, a small group of humanitarians established Kent Animal Shelter as a private nonprofit humane society to care for abused, abandoned and homeless animals.
If you would love to adopt a pet but are unable to do so, a great option to consider is sponsoring a pet at Kent Animal Shelter, helping us to provide food, shelter and veterinary care for homeless animals until forever homes can be found. By viewing our Virtual Adoption Center, you can choose the pet you would like to sponsor.
Kent Animal Shelter's retirement home for cats offers a tranquil residence for cats that survive their owners. The one-story spacious facility is located on the beautiful Peconic River. It offers reassurance to pet owners that their faithful lifelong companions will not be forgotten or abandoned to face an uncertain future.
Before adoption, all animals are spayed or neutered at our clinic, brought up to date on vaccinations, are tested for either heartworm or feline leukemia/aids, and are microchipped. The Kent Spay/Neuter Clinic offers one of the lowest prices on Long Island to the public for dog and cat spaying and neutering.
Reviews (10)
Laura H.
Jun 11, 2022
I sincerely do not like writing this review but I feel it is necessary to be the voice for these dogs at Kent. I was a volunteer at Kent for quite some time and I have experienced issues regarding the conditions of the dog kennel that need to be expressed. * No Air Conditioning. A non profit Animal Shelter not providing any air conditioning in the kennel for these dogs?
On brutally hot/heat wave days I have been there when it has felt hotter in the kennels then outdoors. There are 4 large fans used for the dogs and the entire dog kennel building but only blows and circulates the hot air. *No hot water heater in the dog kennel. Without any hot water how can dog bowls, towels, toys, etc., be cleaned appropriately. Dogs are unable to be bathed and some of these poor dogs have come from some terrible even filthy places and yet they are unable to be bathed due to the animal shelter not providing any hot water.
I can unequivocally say there is one dog in particular who has come from Thailand, has been at the shelter for over 2 years & has never been bathed. Staff can't even wash their hands using hot water. *Jagged fencing. I have witnessed a particular injury of a dog who needed several stitches due to jagged fencing between the dog runs. It was so serious the poor dog needed several stitches in his mouth and down his throat. *Understaffed.
Only 2-3 employees are scheduled to work per day in the dog kennel which can facilitate up to 34 dogs. So 2 possibly 3 employees need to walk, feed, clean, socialize with all the dogs and also handle any other situations that may occur ex. dog injuries, potential adopters, deliveries, etc. The shelter relies on volunteers to come and help but being the shelter does not provide paperwork regarding policies, procedures or training it is yet another responsibility of the kennel staff that takes time away from the dogs. * Office staff. Very unpleasant These magnificent dogs have been lucky to have been rescued but for the conditions of their temporary homes at Kent, not so much. Laura H- Animal Advocate
On brutally hot/heat wave days I have been there when it has felt hotter in the kennels then outdoors. There are 4 large fans used for the dogs and the entire dog kennel building but only blows and circulates the hot air. *No hot water heater in the dog kennel. Without any hot water how can dog bowls, towels, toys, etc., be cleaned appropriately. Dogs are unable to be bathed and some of these poor dogs have come from some terrible even filthy places and yet they are unable to be bathed due to the animal shelter not providing any hot water.
I can unequivocally say there is one dog in particular who has come from Thailand, has been at the shelter for over 2 years & has never been bathed. Staff can't even wash their hands using hot water. *Jagged fencing. I have witnessed a particular injury of a dog who needed several stitches due to jagged fencing between the dog runs. It was so serious the poor dog needed several stitches in his mouth and down his throat. *Understaffed.
Only 2-3 employees are scheduled to work per day in the dog kennel which can facilitate up to 34 dogs. So 2 possibly 3 employees need to walk, feed, clean, socialize with all the dogs and also handle any other situations that may occur ex. dog injuries, potential adopters, deliveries, etc. The shelter relies on volunteers to come and help but being the shelter does not provide paperwork regarding policies, procedures or training it is yet another responsibility of the kennel staff that takes time away from the dogs. * Office staff. Very unpleasant These magnificent dogs have been lucky to have been rescued but for the conditions of their temporary homes at Kent, not so much. Laura H- Animal Advocate
Anita Oberwiler
May 30, 2022
Theresa Manno
May 20, 2022
Sue Laci
May 11, 2022
Charles Carlin
Apr 15, 2022
Elizabeth McCormack
Feb 27, 2022
Veronica Lukaszcyk-Normandin
Jan 10, 2022
Latisha Williams
Jan 10, 2022
Jack Neiderman
Oct 08, 2021
Suzanne Christodoulou
Jul 29, 2021
From talking on the telephone with Laurie, who returned my calls twice, all was great when we dropped off and picked up our fur baby! Everyone was so kind, professional and they truly care about these animals. I highly recommend Kent animal shelter! They took great care of our girl, sent her home with all the instructions for after surgery care on paper and discussed how to care for her best as she heals from her spay. Thank You to everyone today at Kent Animal Shelter. ~ The Tufano Family ~ Luna's Family
