Brookhaven Animal Shelter & Control Guide: Adoption Hours, Fees, Lost Pets, Animal Control, Video & Map
Use this Brookhaven Animal Shelter guide when you need the official address, phone number, adoption hours, normal adoption fees, dog and cat adoption process, lost pet reclaim steps, animal control contact, volunteer/donation links, a map, and a practical shelter video before visiting.
Shelter phone 631-451-6950
Public hours shown Mon–Fri: 10 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun: 10 AM–3 PM
Quick Answer: What is Brookhaven Animal Shelter and what can you do there?
Brookhaven Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is the Town of Brookhaven’s official animal shelter at 300 Horseblock Road in Brookhaven, New York. People use it for dog and cat adoption, lost pet reclaim, stray animal questions, donation and volunteer support, adoption events, and animal-control routing for stray dogs.
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Brookhaven Animal Shelter quick facts
Video Guide: Tour Brookhaven Animal Shelter before you visit
Many users searching for “Brookhaven Animal Shelter” want to know what the shelter is like before they call or drive there. This video is useful because it gives visual shelter context and helps adoption-focused visitors understand the facility and programs before using the official adoption page.
Brookhaven Animal Shelter adoption hours and process
The Town’s official adoption page says to browse the adoptable animals list and choose one or two animals you are interested in. An adoption coordinator will call to arrange a meet and greet. That means you should not rely only on a screenshot or old social post; start with the current official adoption route and call if your question is time-sensitive.
Use the Town’s adoption page and adoptable animal listings to choose one or two animals you want to ask about.
Before calling or applying, note the pet’s name, species, age, breed/mix, size and any posted behavior or medical notes.
The official page says an adoption coordinator will call to arrange a meet and greet. Ask whether the meet-and-greet is required for your chosen dog or cat.
Brookhaven says adopted dogs and cats receive important vaccines, spay/neuter, rabies vaccination and microchip before leaving the shelter when adopted with adoption fee.
Bring household decision-makers when possible. For dogs, ask whether your current dog or children should be part of the meet-and-greet conversation.
Special adoption events can change fees. Medical care, spay/neuter timing or paperwork can affect when a pet can go home.
Brookhaven Animal Shelter adoption fees
Brookhaven Town news releases have listed normal adoption fees around $137 for a dog and $140 for a cat, with periodic specials or waived-fee events. Because specials can change by month, age or promotion, confirm the fee directly before you visit.
| Pet / situation | Fee guidance from official Town releases | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Dog adoption | Normal fee has been listed around $137 | Ask whether a current adoption special, age-based promotion, or waived-fee event applies. |
| Cat adoption | Normal fee has been listed around $140 | Ask whether kittens, adult cats, seniors, bonded pairs or special events have different fees. |
| Special adoption events | Varies by event | Town announcements sometimes mention waived or discounted fees. Confirm current rules before driving. |
| Injured reclaimed pet | Outstanding bill may apply | The Lost & Found page says an injured animal may have an outstanding bill that must be paid before redemption. |
Before you visit Brookhaven Animal Shelter for adoption
Lost dog or cat in Brookhaven: what to do first
If your pet is missing, move quickly and use both online and in-person routes. Brookhaven’s Lost & Found page says you can call the Animal Shelter, come to the shelter with pictures, or email photos of your pet. If the animal has been injured, an outstanding bill may need to be paid before redemption.
Call 631-451-6950 and explain that your pet is missing. Give the pet’s name, species, breed/mix, sex, color, collar, microchip status and last-known location.
Descriptions and photos are not always perfect. Bring clear pictures if you visit the shelter to check for a match.
Brookhaven says if your pet is licensed and/or current with vaccines, bring proof of licensing and rabies when redeeming the pet. A valid rabies paper certificate is proof, not only the tag.
Use the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup, then contact the chip company to make sure your phone number and email are current.
Check neighbors, yards, garages, sheds, under decks, parks, wooded edges and roads. Cats may hide close to home; dogs may travel along roads or trails.
If your pet crossed a town boundary or was picked up elsewhere, check nearby shelters and local lost-pet tools too.
Found a pet in Brookhaven: safe next steps
If you find a dog or cat in the Town of Brookhaven, do not assume it was abandoned. Many pets escape because of storms, fireworks, open gates, contractors, moves or car accidents. The safest path is to contact the correct shelter or animal-control route and try to identify the owner.
Brookhaven animal control, stray dogs and emergency concerns
Brookhaven’s official Animal Control page gives a specific route for stray dogs: call Public Safety at 631-451-6161. Shelter staff can help with adoption and lost/found questions, but emergency and field-response issues may need the correct public-safety route.
Volunteer, donate, events and shelter support in Brookhaven
The Town’s Animal Shelter page highlights ways to support the shelter, adopt animals, learn about events and volunteer opportunities, and stay updated on shelter news. Support needs can change, so use the official shelter page for current donation, volunteer and event instructions.
Call scripts for Brookhaven Animal Shelter needs
A short, clear call helps staff route your question faster.
Adoption script: “Hi, I’m interested in adopting [pet name/type] from the Brookhaven Animal Shelter. I saw the pet on the official listing. Can an adoption coordinator tell me the next step and whether a meet-and-greet is needed?”
Lost pet script: “Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [street/intersection]. The pet is [description], has [collar/microchip/license], and I can bring pictures. Has a matching animal been brought in?”
Found dog script: “Hi, I found a stray dog near [location] in the Town of Brookhaven. The dog is [description] and appears [safe/injured/aggressive]. Should I call Public Safety or bring the dog to the shelter?”
Volunteer/donation script: “Hi, I want to help the shelter. What volunteer, donation, foster or event-support needs are current, and where should I find the latest instructions?”
Brookhaven Animal Shelter map and visit planning
Brookhaven Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is listed at 300 Horseblock Road, Brookhaven, NY 11719. Use the map below for route planning, then confirm current hours and the reason for your visit before driving.
Official Brookhaven Animal Shelter links
Nearby and related animal resources
If your pet crossed town lines or someone transported the animal, check more than one official shelter or lost-pet resource. Long Island pets may be found in a neighboring jurisdiction depending on where they were picked up.
Common Brookhaven Animal Shelter mistakes to avoid
Brookhaven Animal Shelter FAQs
The official shelter phone number is 631-451-6950.
Brookhaven Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is listed at 300 Horseblock Road, Brookhaven, NY 11719.
The Town lists shelter hours as Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Confirm before visiting on holidays or event days.
Browse the official adoptable animals list, choose one or two pets, and follow the adoption coordinator process. The official page says a coordinator will call to arrange a meet and greet.
Town releases have listed normal fees around $137 for a dog and $140 for a cat, but adoption specials or waived-fee events can change the amount. Confirm the current fee directly with the shelter.
The official adoption page says dogs adopted with adoption fee receive Distemper, Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccines, spay/neuter, license, rabies vaccination and microchip before leaving the shelter.
The official adoption page says cats adopted with adoption fee receive a 3-in-1 vaccination, spay/neuter, rabies vaccination and microchip before leaving the shelter.
Call the shelter at 631-451-6950, come to the shelter with pictures, and be ready to bring proof of licensing and a valid rabies paper certificate if reclaiming a licensed or vaccinated pet.
The Town’s Animal Control page says to report a stray dog by calling Public Safety at 631-451-6161.
Yes. The shelter page highlights donations, volunteer opportunities and shelter support. Check the official shelter page for current needs and instructions.
Yes. Town of Brookhaven and shelter-related videos exist online, including shelter tours and adoption promotions. Use videos for context only and confirm current animal availability through the official adoption page.
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent animal shelter and animal control directory. The official Brookhaven Animal Shelter website is on brookhavenny.gov.
Animal Shelter Action Planner: Lost Pet, Found Pet, Adoption, Reclaim & Surrender Helper
Use this free tool to create a practical next-step plan before visiting or contacting an animal shelter, humane society, rescue, or animal control agency. It does not search a live shelter database, but it helps you prepare the right documents, questions, safety steps, and official-source searches.
Build a USA-wide shelter action plan
Select your situation and location. The tool will create a general action plan, search links, call questions, and a copyable checklist.
Lost pet recovery checklist
Check the steps you have completed. This helps you stay organized during the first urgent hours and days.
Found pet safety decision helper
Use this when you find a stray or loose pet and need a safe next step.
Adoption readiness checker
This helps adopters prepare before visiting a shelter or rescue. It is not a guarantee of approval.
Pet reclaim document checklist
If your pet may be at a shelter, prepare proof before visiting. Exact requirements and fees vary by agency.
Owner surrender preparation helper
Surrender rules vary. Many shelters require appointments, proof of residence, behavior/medical information, and may offer alternatives.
Animal control contact decision helper
Choose the situation and get a general USA-wide contact path. Local rules may differ.
Adoption and first-month budget planner
This is a planning guide, not a shelter fee database. Always confirm adoption fees and included services with the shelter.
Your generated shelter plan
Your action plan, search links, call script, checklist, or budget guide will appear here.
Start with the Planner tab
Select your state, city/county/ZIP, pet type, and goal. The tool will create a practical USA-wide shelter action plan.
Privacy note: this tool runs in your browser. It does not send your entries to animal-shelter.org.