Town of Newburgh Animal Control & Shelter

06/13/2026

🔆🐾FIVE MINUTES IS TOO LONG🐾🔆

Given that this has been an extremely hot week here in the Northeast and summer is just right around the corner, this is an important reminder that animals should NEVER be left in a hot vehicle. A parked vehicle can become deadly for an animal in just a matter of minutes! The safest choice is simple: LEAVE PETS AT HOME when errands require you to leave the vehicle.

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

📚Fun Fact Friday🐾

We all know that dogs understand some of what we say, but do you know how many words and gestures they can understand? Over 100!! Highly trained dogs can understand around 1000 words!!🗣 Payne hears and understands quite a bit.

06/11/2026

🐾Donations Needed🐾

Our shelter needs a few essential supplies to continue providing the best possible care for our furry friends. We have added these items to our Biggest Needs Amazon Wishlist through our Linktree below🌳:

🐶Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Wet Dog Food
🛏️Kuranda Beds
🚿Hoses
🐈Feline Litter Pellets

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference, so thank you to everyone who donates. You are awesome! 🤩

https://linktr.ee/TownofNewburghAC

🐾 Animal Control & Shelter for the Town of Newburgh, NY | Dedicated to keeping our community safe while transforming the lives of animals! 🐾

06/05/2026

📚Fun Fact Friday🐾

Did you know bears can smell food, mates, predators, and more from miles away? They have an excellent sense of smell, which is considered the most powerful of any land mammal.

Picture Credit: NPS / Jane Gamble

06/02/2026

🚨ATTENTION TOWN RESIDENTS🚨

Our office is aware of a black bear and her 3-4🐻🐾cubs in the areas of Cronomer Valley and Fostertown. While sightings can be concerning, black bears are a natural part of New York's wildlife. They often are just passing through, looking for their next meal.

Because this is a mother bear with her cubs, extra caution is strongly advised, as bears are very protective of their young and will become very aggressive if approached or threatened.
‼️DO NOT APPROACH THEM‼️

To help prevent attracting bears, residents should secure garbage cans with locks or straps and bring them inside your garage if possible. We recommend removing all wildlife feeders as well.

Please note that our department does not have the authority or capabilities to trap and relocate bears. Residents are encouraged to report all sightings directly to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 3 office. They can be reached at (845) 256-3098.

By removing attracting items and giving wildlife their space, we can keep both residents and bears safe. Thank you!

05/30/2026

It is that time of year when we need kitten and cat supplies🐈🐾 Currently, we are in need of adult dry cat food and cat litter pellets, which can be found on our Amazon wish list through our Linktree🌳 below. Thank you for all your support!

🐾 Animal Control & Shelter for the Town of Newburgh, NY | Dedicated to keeping our community safe while transforming the lives of animals! 🐾

05/22/2026

📢Reminder: We are CLOSED for Memorial Day🇺🇸

Our office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday, May26th. For EMERGENCIES ONLY, please contact the Town of Newburgh Police Department at (845)564-1100. Thank you as we take this time to remember and honor those who served along with their loyal furry companions. See you on Tuesday! 🇺🇸🐾

05/22/2026

📚Fun Fact Friday🐢

Did you know that Painted Turtles cannot eat their food unless their mouths are submerged in water? This is because their tongues cannot move freely, which makes it harder to manipulate food on land. They are also the most common species found in New York State.

05/21/2026

We are out of step2, and on our last container of KMR kitten formula. If you could donate some, we would appreciate it! Thank you!
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