Life hits hard. Job loss. Housing instability. A health crisis. But none of that means you have to give up your pet.
We connect you with food, housing help, emergency foster care, and vet support—so you and your pet can stay together.
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Tell us what you need. Most people need more than one thing.
Free pet food and supplies to help you keep your pet fed during financial hardship.
Assistance finding or accessing pet-friendly housing when you're facing housing insecurity.
Temporary foster care for your pet if you're facing a short-term crisis and need immediate help.
Referrals to behavioral support and discounted or free veterinary care services.
Share as much or as little as you're comfortable with. We're here to help, not judge.
We've received your request. Someone from our team will be in touch soon to discuss how we can help you keep your pet home.
We weren't able to submit your request. Please try again or contact us directly at 311.
Share your situation—what kind of help you need, your borough, and how to reach you. The more details you give, the better we can match you with support.
Our team reviews your request and connects you with the resources that best match your needs—whether that's food, housing help, emergency foster care, or behavior support.
We're here to help, not to decide for you. You choose which resources to use, at your own pace.
Important: Submitting this form doesn't guarantee intake, placement, or funding. We work to connect you with available resources, and support depends on program capacity and your situation.
No. Keep Them Home NYC is about owner-surrender prevention. We exist to help you stay with your pet, not to take them away. We only offer support if you want it.
Absolutely not. Tough times happen to good pet owners. We're not here to judge—we're here to help you and your pet stay together.
We collect housing and financial hardship information only to try to connect you with help. This information is not shared for marketing or any other purpose.
If you or your pet are in immediate danger, contact 311, the ASPCA at (212) 876-7700, or NYC Animal Care Centers right away.