I'm a former in shelter volunteer turned foster (at least for now) for AMA. They have the sweetest cats/kittens that I've dealt with in a long time, besides my own adopted cat. AMA works strictly with sick, abused, and neglected cats and dogs (although I'm completely a cat person), which is more up my alley than working with perfectly healthy animals (my cat is special needs - he's three legged, so that's how I got into working with sick/special needs animals). I've been with AMA for about six months now, and while I wish I had discovered this rescue first, I unfortunately came across Animal Haven first (AMA all the way - AMA is much cleaner and nicer than Animal Haven). AMA is my favorite Brooklyn shelter, and I know people who have adopted from or volunteer/work at other Brooklyn shelters and have somewhat of an attitude when it should be about the animals in need and not about one's ego. Yeah the adoption fees here at AMA are mandatory (unlike the ASPCA where I also foster - they have voluntary adoption fees based on what you can afford; nothing is required besides being a good quality adopter in the eyes of the adoption team there) and higher than you'll see elsewhere, but the animals are genuinely cared for and loved here. The adoption fees aren't the highest in the NYC area for cats and dogs, but they're higher than most other shelters that I know of. It's hard to not get attached to some of the animals there, and I can name a handful of cats that I've grown attached to since the end of March when I came into the shelter for my first shift: Chewy, Spring, Autumn, Tiny, Puff, Kiki, Sushi, Chili, Maple, and my foster, Muffin. It's hard watching them get adopted, but it's also super exciting to see them find where they belong. Here are some final words - if you like cleaning, socializing, meeting new people in person, having some form of structure to your week, and getting out of the house, then you should volunteer in person at the shelter. If working with too many animals at once is overwhelming to you but you still want to help out, consider fostering - AMA covers 100% of costs (including vet visits which any animal lover knows can get expensive), and Mariya is always available to talk to if you need help. read more

I was looking to foster a second cat and decided to work with AMA in December. I had the pleasure of working mainly with Jovanna who was so incredibly thorough in the interview and chats to identify what would work best for me and my cat and who the current cat residents were at the shelter. We decided to foster Alfafa over the holidays to potentially adopt if he was a good fit for the household. It's very clear from my interactions with them that they value every animal dearly and take the extra effort to make sure every potential adopter/foster is the best fit possible. Their application is thorough, they take their time to make sure there's a good match, and it was clear the cats were well taken care of at the shelter. I highly highly recommend anyone considering to adopt or foster to work with AMA, I can't overstate how much respect I have for their work, mission, and the people there. read more

Looking to adopt a dog had been a 2 year Pet Finder Odyssey time suck! Angels does not overstate AMA' mission for forgotten animals! We are elevated with our dog Toby (one eye beauty) . He was saved from a shelter that had he highest kill rate in the Boroughs. Someone could not afford the surgery. It makes me cry to imagine that this sweet little loving guy who is part of our family was destined to an end. The adoption process was through. They love and care We went to the shelter after a phone interview. These are people you want to support and I will support after this adoption. We are so grateful. Their work is so important. Toby pic below read more

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We really like the thorough application AMA required, and we were very excited to hear we had a qualifying appointment. The facility houses a small amount of pets and is very clean and well maintained. All the pets have wonderful care. Jovanna walked us thoroughly through the adoption phases as our pup of choice was so young we will be foster to adopt parents until our pup "Brooklyn" will be neutered. The process is 4 part in our case, application,video interview, meet and greet, and foster to adopt!! AMA will be forever a special adoption facility for us! Thank you for all your help and making the adoption process very seamless read more

AMA Animal Rescue - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I volunteer here and I am astonished by the amount of love and care provided by the staff, admin and volunteers. This place is amazing. Every single person gives their all to the animals. Hugs, best food, just talking to the animals, walking them, feeding, fostering, taking to the appointments. The dogs and cats get an enormous amout of care and love. They are so well taken care of. I am their loyalest fan! read more

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We recently had the pleasure of adopting our baby Billy from AMA Animal Rescue. Billy is a puppy and was about to be euthanized by his previous owner for all the wrong reasons. The Angels at AMA came to the rescue and saved his life! We had an unbelievable experience with AMA. The owners and staff are some of the most professional and passionate people we have ever meet. They are extremely thorough when if came to the adoption process and want nothing but the best for the animals they rescue. Their facility in Brooklyn is super clean and the animals they have on the premises are very well taken care of. If you are looking to rescue a Cat or Dog, AMA is the place to go. If you want to just donate to them, AMA needs your help! They take only the extreme cases and these cases cost the most money. The cases of extreme neglect, abuse and when society has given up on these poor animals, AMA does not! Please follow them on Facebook and Instagram and you will see the wonderful and important work AMA is doing. So consider donating to them today! Angels for Mistreated Animals are doing wonderful things to help our dog and cat crisis. They are true angels, caring for those who do not have a voice, caring for those that cannot care for themselves. They are making significant strides, one poor mistreated animal at a time. read more

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These are incredible people doing all they can to help animals. I'm impressed with their level of care, management, and how they run their operations. As a foster parent for Pancakes, I can say with certainty that every animal under their care is well taken care of. They have excellent customer service, people skills, and follow-through. read more

AMA Animal Rescue - Pancakes - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We had a very good experience adopting Misty from AMA Animal Rescue. From the time we met her till the time we adopt her as about a month. We got to play with her many times before the adoption. This helped our family get to know her a little better. She's doing so well at home and we're so glad she's with us. She's a wonderful kitten, loves to play snuggle and she's very healthy. The adoption process was straightforward and everyone working at the rescue was very kind and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend adopting a pet from AMA Animal Rescue. read more

If you live anywhere in NYC and are looking to adopt...GO TO AMA! This was an incredible adopting experience. They truly care so much about their rescues and want to make sure they end up in a fantastic home with owners who will provide them with the best life. I initially reached out to AMA after finding them through Yelp in December 2017. My parents decided to get my younger sister a rescue chihuahua and AMA had one named Pablo up for adoption at the time. I spoke with own of the founders, Anna about the next steps in the adoption process. They were so involved in making sure we were a good fit to have him in our lives. He was badly abused and neglected prior to ending in the hands of AMA so he needed a patient family that was willing to work with his issues and fear of nearly all people. They came to our home to ensure it was safe for a dog to live in, had us interact with him around them, foster him for a set period of time before giving us the go ahead to officially adopt our fur baby. A year and a half later, we still update them on Pablo's new (& very spoiled) life. Everything they do for animals is so incredible and I would recommend them to anyone that wants to adopt. Thank you AMA for bringing Pablo into our lives, our family is now complete! read more

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AMA is an incredible organization. The staff is very passionate in their work, and they are dedicated to saving and rescuing many angels. If you have time you should definitely volunteer, fundraise, or donate because it can be an extreme help to our furry friends. I highly recommend adopting from this shelter, and as a current volunteer I am pleased to be apart of this team to help make a difference! read more

About 6 months ago, I had to take a dog away from a family member who was neglecting this amazing 12 year old dog significantly, with a ruptured tumor. After looking high and low for a surgeon to remove this tumor for the last few months, I had absolutely no luck because most of them said she did not stand the fighting chance. I was fortunate enough to stumble onto the angels for mistreated animals group on instagram, and noticed that many of the cases that they were handling were dogs that were seized from neglectful owners as well as dogs found on the street who in fact had ruptured tumors just like my family member's dog. Fortunately, my family member was willing to turn the dog over to me without a hassle. But it's also good to know that this group will fight tooth and nail in case any form of mistreatment is occurring for an animal and the owner will not turn over the animal to them. I called their number close to midnight, and decided to contact their emergency number via text, and to my surprise, Mariya, owner of the AMA, in fact contacted me back almost immediately and what a caring soul she is! I asked her if she can perhaps refer me to a surgeon that they work with and she said absolutely. She helped me get an appointment in almost no time with one of the most over booked veterinarians and surgeons in New York City. Over the last few days, I've been taking the dog to her suggested vets and I am now awaiting her results. Mariya even reached out to me over the last few days on her own despite her amazingly busy schedule taking care of all of these poor pooches with her amazing staff to see how the baby was doing. Words cannot thank her and her organization enough for helping me find a surgeon willing to take on this very difficult case because of it was not for them, this poor dog would need to have been put down over the next week. If you have the financial means and truly love animals, I would urge you to donate any amount that you potentially can or if you can volunteer, reach out to them as well. My gratitude to them will last forever and I will do my best to help promote there amazing organization! All the best! Update! The dog now has an emergency appointment to remove the entire mass! This is truly a blessing and I cannot thank Mariya and AMA enough! Thank you for saving her life! read more

My girlfriend and I adopted 13 year old senior dog. This shelter takes the BEST care of animals. He is so happy and the best dog. We are thankful and encourage others to help AMA. Senior dogs are so calm and well-trained. AMA has the best senior dogs and we could tell they were truly taken care of. Cannot thank you enough! read more

AMA Animal Rescue - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had a great experience as a volunteer. Shelter is very well organized, clean and welcoming to the newcomers. Animals are loved and taken care of in the best possible way. I'm very excited to be able to do my part at AMA. read more

I recently adopted the sweetest cat from AMA Animal Rescue and it was a great experience. You can tell they really care about every animal they rescue. Although the process is a little lengthy it's very reasonable as they do the best to make sure both you and the pet are a great match for each other. They were communicative throughout different steps of the process and supportive! I would definitely recommend AMA if you're looking into adopting. read more

I adopted my beloved Kimberly from AMA. They truly care about their animals and do everything to make sure they are healthy and ready for adoption. They always answered by texts and questions promptly during the process. Everyone there is so caring and nice. Adopting from AMA was one of the best decisions I ever made. read more

THE My worst experience ever! with my- thirty years of experience in rescuing animals around the world. this animals organization! that should help and find homes and love for them! I got the impression that they only exist to collect donations...for what I'm not sure?! read more

Our family adopted Fei from AMA recently and it was a great experience. Our volunteer coordinator Claire, even with her busy schedule, was always helpful and responsive -- just a text away. We cannot thank them enough for allowing us to adopt this wonderful Korean Jindo. Fei was rescued from South Korea, from a dog meat farm, where she was a breeder and, at the age of 1 1/2 yrs, has already had at least two litters of puppies. While she's fixed now, it was clear that when we first met her that she wanted a good forever home. For instance, Fei wrapped her paws around my legs the instant I came through the front door. Probably also helpful that we speak Korean and she is so eager to please. While we had some question marks about Fei (or any dog for that matter) and they would be around our toddler, we were able to establish limits and influence behavior very quickly -- AMA being a support every step of the way. AMA also made the home visits so easy -- as was the adoption process, standard and nothing intrusive or out of the ordinary. Along the way, they were helpful with their vet partner in Brooklyn -- where we dealt with a bout of giardia -- and we talked about training and lifestyle considerations. I would highly recommend them be your first stop for adopting. Score out of Five: Friendliness: Five stars! Customer Service: Five stars! Ease of Adoption Process: Five stars! Would I ever recommend them? Absolutely! read more

AMA Animal Rescue - AMA helped to rescue Fei from a South Korean dog meat farm, where she was a breeder. - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

AMA Animal Rescue is an organization that goes above and beyond. We have found a cat, scared to death in a container with couple of cans of wet food and water. Unfortunately we could not keep the kitty so we tried to call couple of organizations that could help. The only ones who have responded were AMA, and we are so thankful they did. They immediately sent someone to pick up the kitty and found a foster home. Everything was done so fast! This organization is filled with people that care about the well being of animals and I am so grateful for connecting with them! If you would like to adopt or foster an animal connect with AMA. If you for some reason cannot take care of your animal connect with AMA as well, please do not throw out your animal, do not be cruel, I am sure the good people at AMA would be able to relocate your animal. Thank you AMA for doing what you do! read more

About three weeks ago I got my dog from here. He's healthy and joyful and I really love him. Tanoopa + team did a great job matching us which seems to be the only shelter in NYC who is interested in doing so. I had been searching for about five months and almost gave up until I found AMA. They truly care about finding a pet that's right for you! read more

AMA Animal Rescue is a wonderful organization founded by two lovely young women who are dedicated to saving animals. I initially volunteered to foster a dog named Viola who had been abused all her life but pulled from a kill shelter by AMA. Mariya (one of the founder) was very patient with all my questions and always supportive, responding to my many frequent texts as Viola was very sick. AMA did its best to save her life but sadly she passed away. Throughout the whole process I witnessed how much Mariya loved these animals and I am grateful for the opportunity to have given Viola a loving, safe home during the last month of her life. I ended up fostering another dog who AMA rescued from a terrible condition. I fell in love with her and ended up adopting my second foster with AMA. The adoption process was very smooth. Overall, AMA is wonderful and I cannot help but admire the volunteers for their tireless dedication to saving animals. read more

AMA Animal Rescue - Viola my first foster, pulled from a kill shelter by AMA Animal Rescue - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I am currently fostering and will certainly adopt the sweetest black kitten from AMA. Originally named Neyo.... he is now called Faust! I was looking to rescue a black kitten because I used to have one years ago and missed him. I have been working with Michele and she has been amazing! Kind, supportive & involved. I must commend AMA and its volunteers on the very good and needed work they do for our less fortunate furry friends! Michele drove to LI to pick up my Faust from a shelter where it took hours for his paperwork etc, and she and her adorable son drove all the way back to Bklyn to bring him to me at midnight! This is what I call Devotion, Love and Dedication to the cause!! Thank you for bringing Faust into my life! He is so super precious... he has two older brothers, Popeye 8 yrs old and Stevie (ginger cat) 11 yrs old. He's very Sassy! Acts like a Big Boy and runs his kitty brothers ragged! Popeye is ok with it but Stevie enjoys Faust when he has calmed down a bit! Faust loves scrambled eggs, roasted chicken, turkey and sushi...and whipped cream in tiny amounts as treats. He also enjoys cuddles in mommy's lap and on his fuzzy soft blankie with brother Popeye. He is fascinated by water so he dips his paws in the water bowl and fiddles with water at any opportunity. I love him! Thank You AMA!!! read more

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Mariya and Anna, the founders of AMA, are extremely passionate about what they do and it shows. As a volunteer, I've been put right to work to make sure that the animals had a clean living environment, and felt loved and cared for. Mariya and Anna do a great deal to make sure that the animals feel safe. Anyone looking to adopt from the shelter can be SURE that the pet is in the best hands, and anyone looking to volunteer or donate can feel confident that AMA truly cares about protecting animals! (And who doesn't love cuddling with cute animals?!) read more

The hardest working and most compassionate team in the industry. AMA take on hard cases where most animal shelters turn a blind eye. They are helping to redefine animal shelters and shed the negative stigma. The team has a very thorough foster to adopt process in order to make sure each animal is perfectly situated with a forever home. Ana, Mariya, Michele and team helped me to find our new family member Toby and words cannot express my gratitude. Thank you read more

AMA Animal Rescue is an incredible organization. I'm so glad I came upon them many months ago and found our furever fuzzy friend, Hope! Like many others, when the pandemic started, we felt it was the right time to bring home a dog, like we had wanted for so long. But the demand was high. Many other dogs were getting adopted quickly before we had our chance. We wondered if we'd ever find our dog to take home. After much Googling, I ended up finding AMA and saw Hope's picture. Fell in love instantly! AMA takes in a lot of very rough cases, and Hope's story was no different. But AMA did not hesitate to take her in and rehabilitate her so she could have a better life! We began to foster to adopt Hope. Throughout each step of the process we really got to know many of the faces behind AMA. Day, Mariya and Anna are all truly a joy to work with and talk to. You can tell how much they truly care about the animals they take in. Each step of the process was very clear and each person had a set responsibility, so I never wondered who it was that I needed to speak to every step of the way. When we finally moved into the adoption phase, the process was so clear and easy. I'm so thankful to have found this organization and our little pup! Thank you AMA! read more

AMA Animal Rescue - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I could not control my excitement when I saw AMA open their new location. I applied to become a volunteer here, both founders Anna and Mariya are beyond amazing. They have such kind hearts and spirit. They treat all the furry babies, as if they belonged to themselves. They were all so happy, playful, excited, and hopeful. The facility was also beautiful, clean and organized. (Extra precaution taken due to covid). I am beyond grateful for this opportunity and being able to witness the love these ladies provide for these animals. Cheers to creating more memories together! PS. If anybody is looking for a furry companion, come on down! They're taking appointments. Adopt don't shop!! read more

Best animal organization I have been a part of for couple years now. I have witnessed them do amazing things !!!

We adopted our beautiful girl Luna from AMA and it was an amazingly positive experience. All of AMA's volunteers are compassionate, patient and dedicated to finding the right forever home for their rescues. Luna's foster family was accommodating and took great care of her, which allowed us to meet her at her best. If you are looking to adopt please contact AMA. They work diligently to find the right dog for the right owner and vice versa. The system of fostering for a few weeks before the official adoption creates a pressure free opportunity to get to know your new dog. AMA is also remarkable in their commitment to helping with training and other support after the adoption is finalized. We are so grateful to everyone at AMA for helping us find the newest member of our family. read more

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Thank you so much to the AMA Animal Rescue for taking in my little buddy, Tank. He's the first pet I've ever had: the calmest and sweetest 8-year-old Chihuahua you could imagine. I can't picture my life without him, and he almost didn't make it! I fostered him first, and they made the fostering process run so smoothly. If I had any questions or concerns, Mariya and Anna were quick and eager to respond. He was a little skinny and nervous when we first took him in, but he bonded with me immediately and now he's a healthy, happy boy! The adoption process is very thorough, so you know that they truly care about each animal and make sure that they are finding their best forever home! Highly recommended to foster or adopt from them so the AMA can continue to save beautiful but neglected animals that could be our new best friends. read more

AMA Animal Rescue - A happy little Tank in his forever home! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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When my brother told me he was fostering a cat, I immediately went over to his house to check him out. This baby was named Haku and he was very shy and timid at first. My brother went on vacation and I took care of his cat for him. During that time, my family and I instantly fell in love with this shy boy. A family became interested in adopting him, so we gave him away to foster for a week (with the help of Stephany, a member of AMA). However, it didn't work out with them, so Haku came back with us. I think it was fate that he came back. Haku came out of his shell and started becoming more affectionate towards us. I am currently in the adoption process and it's made easy by those running AMA. Stephany constantly checked up on Haku and made sure that he was doing okay. She did a house check and made sure that we were capable of taking care of an additional family member. I am glad that they are very thorough with their work, ensuring that animals are going to loving and deserving homes. We can't wait to officially adopt Haku! :) read more

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I love AMA! They made the process of fostering and adopting so easy and enjoyable! But at the same time i loved how thorough they were with the inspection and paperwork. It made me happy to know that all their animals go to loving and safe homes. I would definitely recommend using AMA if you are thinking of fostering or adopting. I first fostered and now finally adopted a little sweet girl named Autumn! Really excited for our future together( but i know her new brother is definitely more excited). read more

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We knew of a cat living alone for a couple of months in an extremely filthy apartment and we contacted AMA. We got in contact with Mariya who was so helpful and sympathetic to the cats unfortunate situation. Once rescued AMA did not hesitate to provide care for the cat and share the cats story on social media. AMA provided the proper care and love that the cats previous owner could not provide. They are truly a gift to abandoned, abused and neglected animals everywhere read more

We've been involved with animal rescue since going through the process of adopting a dog late last year. Through this process we saw the good, the bad, and the ugly of dog rescue. AMA is one of the best! We have fostered a dog for AMA in the past and also been in contact with them for other volunteer opportunities. They're always pleasant and very responsive. My biggest compliment to AMA is that they only take on what they can handle. It is so common in animal rescue for people to take on too many animals, get overwhelmed and then put themselves in a position where they can't help anyone. Each animal that they rescue receives the proper care, attention and time so that they spend as little time in boarding/shelter environment as possible. They also make sure that the dogs/cats are adopted into good homes as quickly as possible. Many rescues end up taking in too many animals and can sometimes keep them in excess of 1-2 years! They also treat the people who help them with kindness and gratitude. If you have space in your home, please consider fostering a dog or cat for this rescue. They have a 3 week minimum (the dog we fostered was adopted within that time frame). This short period of time can make all the difference for an animal in need!! read more

I adopted my cat, Ewok, from AMA last December. The lovely ladies who run AMA are so incredibly caring and so involved In the fostering and adoption process. They are dedicated to assuring that the lives of the animals in their care will be full of love, with caring and responsible pet owners - they will not just let anyone adopt the animals under the care of their organization. Ewok has just turned one and I can honestly say having him as a pet has made the past year so wonderful, I can't imagine life without him! Thank you so much AMA Animal Rescue! read more

AMA Animal Rescue - Ewok at 1 year old! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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When we found an injured Chihuahua hiding in an office building we didn't know who to turn to. Verg wouldn't take her pro bono and other animal rescues were already closed. The police were threatening to take her to the shelter unless we were willing to help her ourselves. AMA came to the rescue. I messaged them on Facebook and through email. Within a few minutes, I received a call from Anna. Per her instructions, we took the dog (Brownie) to Verg and she met us there. We later found out that Brownie had a lot of internal injuries and needed emergency surgery for a prepublic tendon rupture, body wall hernia, splenectomy, resection of the intestine, and general internal bleeding. Without AMA, the police would have taken Brownie and she wouldn't have made it through the night. AMA covered all expenses - over $8,000. They are paying for it through donations. So far, the cost exceeds the donations, but they saved Brownie without focusing on the cost. Unfortunately, we found Brownie's owner and she doesn't want her back. So, in addition to saving Brownie's life, they will be handling her adoption once she heals. I'm so grateful to AMA for saving Brownie and being the only ones available to help at a late hour. Without them, sweet little Brownie would not survive. read more

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I highly recommend taking some time out of your day to volunteer with AMA. I was extremely impressed with their amazingly clean shelter, professionalism and unconditional love for all of their rescues. The time, love and care they put into each and every rescue they have is truly heart warming. Their foster animals are in very good and caring hands. read more

AMA Animal Rescue has been such an amazing light in a dark space for animals and humans alike. I wanted to get involved in my community helping animals after my parents moved to Florida with my dogs, and I am so lucky to have found Angels for Mistreated Animals (AMA)! When I began volunteering in March, I've gotten to know Anna as such a kind and dedicated person, endlessly matching those who are in need of love with foster and forever homes. Thanks to her team and this group, I have found a new purpose in life, as have many precious cats & dogs that have crossed paths with AMA Animal Rescue!!! read more

This organization supports an amazing cause. The staff and volunteers really dedicate their time and efforts to each and every animal. The goal is to have every animal find their forever home! What a great community of people drawn together for an unbelievable cause. I support them and I recommend everyone take a second and see if they can contribute in any way. read more

I was lucky enough to be given the name of this rescue by someone who adopted their dog from AMA. They made the process easy (considering the world was shut down with a pandemic). They clearly care for the animals and are looking for the best fit. We were lucky enough to be the right fit for the pup we adopted. She was shy but otherwise healthy and well cared for. We couldn't be happier to give this wonderful little girl her fur-ever home. read more

These guys are a class act. They are helping helpless animals get another chance at life. Please support them!!!

Been following this organization for quite some time now and Ive fallen in love with each rescue and their tough past. They really do take on the toughest abuse and neglect cases amongst domestic animals. I have friends who adopted from them and they couldn't be happier. read more