Animal Protective Foundation

Category: Animal protection organization

Address: 53 Maple Ave, Schenectady, NY 12302, USA

Phone: +15183743944

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12–4:30PM

Wednesday: 12–4:30PM

Thursday: 12–4:30PM

Friday: 12–4:30PM

Saturday: 12–4:30PM

Reviews

Michael Glenn

Jul 28, 2022

We just got adopted by a beautiful sweet girl this week from the APF. We just love her.

Peggy Sweeney

Jun 4, 2022

Very kind when I left my cat for a procedure. I didn't want to leave him without a copy of something stating my ownership. I was extra that day, my cat has never been without me.. They understood and were very kind to me, they gave me paperwork to ease my mind and my boy was very well cared for during his procedure. He is happy and thriving in his environment.

G Pisano

Mar 17, 2022

After 15 years I lost my fur baby (AmStaff) AvaMaria. 🌸 I miss her every day. That being said I have a lot of love to give and a good home with a huge fenced in backyard ….so I decided to check the shelters for a dog that needed a home. I saw this beautiful photo of Titan! I immediately wanted to meet him! I set up an appointment. The staff was incredibly caring and I could tell they all had a soft spot in their heart for him. I was so lucky, so fortunate to be able to bring him home that day. I did change his name to Ezra and he has been by my side doing wonderfully ever since. I have two cats he was very sweet and caring when meeting them and became good buddies with one of them but my female cat still is a little cautious but every day there is progress lol. I just want to thank the good people who work so hard to give these animals love until they find their forever home. The work that you all do doesn’t go unnoticed. My two daughters came in from out of state due to a death in the family so they were able to meet their new brother. Below are just a few photos starting with our ride home from the shelter. We all just love him so very much❤️

Michelle Halliday

Mar 6, 2022

When my Odessa passed away , I searched high and low for a cremation. It was icy cold outside and I did not want to disrespect her body any further.I received there name and number from a friend and I read the reviews at animal protective foundation and saw they did do cremation. They were very compassionate and understanding and so helpful at my loss .they met my boyfriend with a stretcher and placed her on it to bring her in . I appreciate the respect you gave my loyal girl! She deserved the honor. A week later I had her remains in a beautiful wooden box. I am grateful to have found you I am ever so grateful for your staff . I highly recommend others for your services.

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Questions & Answers

Albany no kill shelter

Cheryl Ratner | Aug 31, 2018
Christi Valade | Aug 31, 2018

Um 😐I worked AND volunteeredj at one of the Shelters someone said was a kill Shelter. That pisses me off! If you were not a employee that you can NOT say what is not true!! Please do not believe what you are reading on here because I know through experience that the Shelter in Menands is not a kill shelter! They will humanly put down very sick animals or behavior problems (aggression). The veterinarians work very very hard to save sick animals. They do everything for they can possibly do to adopt and save these animals. I won’t let someone who have never been part of this shelter bash them. I am not a employee any longer so I speak the truth. Ps those animals get spoiled rotten by employees and volunteers!

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How long is the adoption process? And are they still letting people adopt in the pandemic?

Brookie Wells | Aug 30, 2021
Rondog Buzzell | Aug 30, 2021

You'll have to give them a call.. They are doing business, what exactly that is and the length of time for due process is a question only they can answer

Does the APF take food donations AMD bottles/cans for recycling?

Michelle Czwakiel | Aug 31, 2019
Arlene Scofield | Aug 31, 2019

Yes

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Do you take blankets, comforter, and towels. I would like to donate these items for the animals at the shelter.

Virginia Abbruzzese | Aug 31, 2018
Lindsey Bacher | Aug 31, 2018

I volunteer here and yes you absolutely can!! We are in a major need of those things almost all the time

I found a kitten and I have been taking care of her her belly is very bloated how can I get free help for her I have no money for a vet

Melissa Weekes | Aug 30, 2020
laurel barnes | Aug 30, 2020

Try calling the APF if they can't help friends of animals can help you I hope you get help for the kitten

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Do you have to pay to adopt a cat

Bub E | Aug 31, 2019
laurel barnes | Aug 31, 2019

It all depends sometime they have I think months when a news station pays for the adoption fees you should check before you go if you don't want to pay adoption fees

How do i report possible abuse? I have witnessed some and I STRONGLY believe it goes on behind closed doors but I can't be positive.

Cats Shevil | Aug 31, 2018
Christopher Morgan | Aug 31, 2019

Schenectady police if in the city. If not in the city, appropriate police authority, they have special officers to investigate. APF is not a police authority.

What are the requirements to adopt a cat through the APF on Saturdays pet adoption

Patty Shaffer | Aug 31, 2018
R Brooks | Aug 31, 2018

I believe you will have to fill out a paper and then after you get checked out you will be allowed to adopt your forever Friend.

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How do i fpund out if my dog was brought in he ran away last night out of my nack yard please help

Margaret Valcourt | Aug 31, 2018
Victoria Kohn | Aug 31, 2018

Call the shelter, call your local animal control or police. Check out Steve Capporizo's Pet Connection Facebook page.

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I think my 13 year old female cat has a urinary tract infection she gets in her litter box and cries. Is this what she has?

Harry Kahler | Aug 31, 2018
R Brooks | Aug 31, 2018

Get her to a vet. as soon as possible to find out if it's an infection or stones. She is your forever FRIEND so help her out as soon as you can.

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I have a dog and I don't want her no more because the landlord said no pets allowed she is 7 years old when can I bring her I don't drive

Oscar peepo | Aug 31, 2018
Michelle Czwakiel | Aug 31, 2019

Dont get animals if you cant keep them

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I need a copy of my cat's records. Do I have to come in or can they be mailed to me??

Catherine Walsh | May 2, 2022
E | May 2, 2022

You can email apf.org and they can probably help you out

Do they do shots for kittens

Robert Fish | May 2, 2022
E | May 2, 2022

Yes they do

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I took in a very young cat, she was pregnant- living on the streets. Now 1.5 years past she is a gentle indoor cat. My problem, I need to get her spayed- I live alone & work on the Freight Rail Road / on call -no set day off. How can I manage this?

Gary Pratico | Apr 2, 2022
Ron Brooks | Apr 2, 2022

You can make an Appointment and take her in to have it done and explain your situation. They should be able to help you out with this. You usually drop them off in the morning and pick up at around 4pm. Or so.

Can anyone volunteer here and when ? Days & times allowed . Thank you in advance 🙏

Daniel Fine | Apr 2, 2022
Christina Langille (Chrissy) | Apr 2, 2022

My daughter had volunteered in the past so I'm assuming they still do this. Unfortunately I don't know scheduling info.

Hi I'm reporting a live chicken that is out in the cold the neighbor has it now she's got it tied to a fence outside do animal protection take care of it the neighbour was told to get rid of it I live in Schenectady I told landlord but nothing

Jeremys fun and gaming | Dec 3, 2021
Nelson Anderson | Dec 3, 2021

Call Your animal control or police for assistance

Do they take in Guinean pigs ?

Vibin wit Lise | Nov 3, 2021
Kathy Sitors | Nov 3, 2021

I'm pretty sure they do

Do they give dog vaccinations?

Debbie Addington | Aug 30, 2021
Peggy Sweeney | Aug 30, 2021

Yes, look at the website. Low cost and discount, depending on your financial situation.

When can i bring my kitten in to get fixed because i cant deal with her waking me up all morning long cause shes in heat. Please help me i need this cat to stop or im left to give her away😭😭😭😭

Asa Langlois | Aug 30, 2021
Robert | Aug 30, 2021

Have you called? A family member of mine only volunteers here but I got this question to my phone because I'm a "Google guide".

Can I bring my pet there to be cremated or do I have to go to a vet first. He passed last night

Mike Beals | Aug 30, 2020
Lynn Skiff | Aug 30, 2020

sorry for your loss please take to yor vet and have private creamation this way you will know its your dog..i had to cremate 3 of our dogs private creamation with their blankets i miss them so much

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By chance do you, or know of a place that has pet pigs? Thanks, Guy Bradt

Guy B | Aug 30, 2020
Ashley Chhatarghun | Jun 1, 2022

Hi I have some Guinea pigs to giving away

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There are 3 young kittens and a mother cat that have been coming around my apartment complex since July. They are feral cats and it is hard to get close to them unless you have food. It is getting too cold out, please help.

Crystal Naze | Aug 30, 2020
Carla Shields | Aug 30, 2020

Take to animal shelter

What is the income qualification when it comes to spray/neuter?

Emilee N. Thibeau | Aug 30, 2020
Animal Protective Foundation | Aug 30, 2020

Hi, please call us for info at 518-374-3944 X 121. Thanks.

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I have a 14 week old male puppy I just welcomed home how much is the first visit for exam his first owner vet said he had his shot for parvo and distemper done .

Carol Stevens | Aug 30, 2020
jennifer heroux | Aug 30, 2020

They dont do wellness exams but spayed and neuter. Need to show proof of shots when u make your visit. Very nice people.

We found a stray cat and we want to make sure she/he are in good health, they are supper skiney and we are pretty sure she was abused at one point, dose this place do animal check ups, if not could you recomend a place that dose?

Smiling Freak (Dannie) | Aug 31, 2019
Heather Vanburen | Aug 31, 2019

They provide veterinary care to animals that are found turned in or surrendered.

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How much would it cost to neuter a one year, ten month old German Shorthair Pointer dog that weighs approximately 50 pounds. Thank you.

Karen Mertz | Aug 31, 2019
Heather Vanburen | Aug 31, 2019

You will have to call them.

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Do you have ferrets?

Ll An | Aug 31, 2019
Lindsey Bacher | Aug 31, 2019

at the moment i don't believe so, we normally dont have more than one at a time. most of what we normally have are bunnies and guinea pigs

Can anyone help me. My regular vet is do expensive. I left them when I lost my job Does anyone know of a kind vet who isn't to expensive...please help. Mare

Marianne Mennillo | Aug 31, 2019
Glenn Kennedy | Aug 31, 2019

Google village vet . they were very good with my dog and reasonable with price

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If ik of a dog who is being not cared for properly by it's own and is being mistreated. How would I go about getting that person reported

Zackery Schaffer | Aug 31, 2019
Smiling Freak (Dannie) | Aug 31, 2019

Contact your local animal shelter or animal control.

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Do you accept donations of bed pillows?

Patricia Spreitzer | Aug 31, 2019
Connor Lee | Aug 31, 2019

They will accept them but cant use them. They will redonate them.

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If you’re supposed to be protecting animals why do you put down so many? I don’t understand.

Celine Castro | Aug 31, 2019
Animal Protective Foundation | Aug 31, 2019

Hi Celine, The Animal Protective Foundation is a no-kill shelter, which means we do not put time limits on the animals in our care or make euthanasia decisions based on availability of space. Humane euthanasia is used only when there are serious medical and/or behavioral concerns that severely impact the pet's quality of life and his or her ability to be safely adopted out. We are proud of our live release rate, which exceeds 90%. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Animal Welfare and Care Manager or to our Shelter Director. You can reach them by calling us at (518) 374-3944 and dialing extension 106 or 112.

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Do you take dog toys that are gently used and clean?

Shirl Crane | Aug 31, 2019
Rudy Gabriele | Aug 31, 2019

I'm not sure you would have to call them, sorry I don't have an answer for you.

How old do you have to be to volunteer?

Sav | Aug 31, 2019
Christopher Morgan | Aug 31, 2019

18 yo

Are you hiring ?

Sherry Rivers | Aug 31, 2019
Animal Protective Foundation | Aug 31, 2019

Hi Sherry, yes we are! You can see our open positions here: www.animalprotective.org/employment/

I adopted my cat from there. And I am moving out if state and would like to get one of the cardboard carrier boxes I took her home in. Do you have those available?

H Norman | Aug 31, 2019
Dawn Kolowski | Aug 31, 2019

I believe you have to pay for one! Your best bet is to get a pet carrier from like Wal-Mart's!

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I found a kitten approximately 7 weeks old. I kept it overnight but need to give it someone who can care for it. Is there some place I can take it to despite the holiday?

Lorenzo white | Aug 31, 2019
H eather OConnor | Aug 31, 2019

I will take your kitten, I live on Chrisler Ave and live in Mont Pleasent Commons, a comunity of older people. I have cat his name is Chipmonk and is about nine years old ,non aggressive hopefully your kitten is female. I cannot come to you i do drive anymore and am recovering from surgery. I will give your kitten a very loving home.

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I have an unwanted cat that I have been feeding. Where can I bring him to get adopted?

Louis Gershon | Aug 31, 2018
Rose St John | Aug 31, 2018

The APF, Maple Ave, Glenville

If you have turned in a pet in the past like over 5 years ago will they allow you to adopt a dog?

Bb Ramirez | Aug 31, 2018
Lisa Shaw | Aug 31, 2019

Just because someone has had to return a pet to the shelter does not necessarily mean that they WANTED to. It is possible that maybe a family member developed an allergy or the new pet did not get along with existing pets. Please do not assume that someone who has had to return a pet is a "problem".

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How old do you have to be to volunteer here?

Sadiyah D. | Aug 31, 2018
Jacqueline Foss - Jacqui Foss | Aug 31, 2018

Typically you need to be 18 but it would be best to just give them a call and ask.

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Do you still have brownie

Hannah Mitchell | Aug 31, 2018
Sgt. Brooks | Aug 31, 2018

Call them to find out, I hope they do so you can find your forever friend, good luck.

I found a grey and white dog this morning no taggs just a red collar

Anthony Coleman | Aug 31, 2018
R Brooks | Aug 31, 2018

Yes take him there and I believe they will take him, unless you want him, or put his looks and what ever markings he has in the paper under found.

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I'm looking for Maine coon cat or Maine coon mix for adoption female not a kitten.

Kathy Duffy | Aug 31, 2018
Sgt. Brooks | Aug 31, 2018

You can call them to find out, as they may have one or guide you where

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May I ask what is the smallest K-9 companion you have?

Karen Zemken | Aug 31, 2018
Sgt. Brooks | Aug 31, 2018

None, only a Big 2year old German Shepherd he is a Police Dog and highly trained.

Do they take ducks?

Jaeda | Aug 31, 2018
Patty Kelley | Aug 31, 2018

Gloria Mowery why do you say that?

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Are the pics on the website new? Do they have any small dogs or rodents in?

Bryan Lupian | Aug 31, 2018
Countree thomas | Aug 31, 2018

They have mostly pit bull breeds type dogs, cats,ferrets,guineapigs,i didnt see rabbits. I recommend getting a dog if u can. They do kill them if noone adopts them.

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I lost my forever kitty to cancer last year after 13 wonderful years. I am not ready to adopt but I would love to foster a kitty. Please let me know if I can help Thank you.

Wendy Tucker | Aug 31, 2018
Victoria Kohn | Aug 31, 2018

They do need fosters for kittens. That would be fun.

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Is this the appropriate place to Neuter my male reasonably or do u recommend another? In SC we could go to ASPCA

Toni Curry | Aug 31, 2018
linda somers | Aug 31, 2018

There is a great spay and neuter clinic there. Give them a call. Animal Protective Foundation.

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I want to donate to Logan the dog that needs surgery

Shelley Gallup | Aug 31, 2018
Victoria Kohn | Aug 31, 2018

There's a link on their page for donations.

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How do I give my dog to the shelter

Mary Mastroianni | Aug 31, 2017
Angelo R (Rio) | Aug 30, 2020

Dont bring your dog here..please bring them to nonkill shelters..please Google search non kill

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