Homeless With Your pet.

Three Steps to Take If You Are Homeless with Your Pet (or About to Become Homeless)

Regardless of what the Department of Social Services (DSS) says, if you have the proper paperwork from a doctor pursuant to the Fair Housing Act (§ 3604) regarding Reasonable Accommodations, they are legally required to house you and your animal together.

The 3 Essential Steps:

Keep Vaccinations Current: You will need to ensure your pet is completely up to date on all vaccinations and shots.
Register Your Pet: Your dog will need to be officially licensed at your local town hall. How and where to register click here.
Secure Your Doctor's Letter: Have your doctor provide you with an official Letter of . All information for Reasonable Accommodation

Backup plan for foster care for your pet

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Foster care option

If you consider this an option, your local town animal shelter (MAYBE) able to foster care for your dog for one or two weeks if you are homeless or in crisis. We will try to help you find a temporary shelter for your pet. Below is a list of Nassau and Suffolk County animal shelters that have been known to foster dogs for one to two weeks.

Town Shelters

View the directory of Suffolk County animal shelters for local foster and emergency options.
For Nassau County, you can contact the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter or reach out directly to the North Shore Animal League.
We are in the process of creating a foster care network for pets and are looking for volunteers who can temporarily care for an occasional dog or cat. If you can help, please call us or sign up for our volunteer foster network.

Organizations That Have Foster Care Options Available For Your Pet. or surrender your pet.

Paws! Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society, Inc. Located in Hicksville NY Phone: Phone: 631-306-4616

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Paws Unite People 1180 Montauk Hwy, East Patchogue, NY 11772 631-681-8217

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"Paws of War provides support for veterans, active military members, and first responders facing hardships or homelessness by helping to care for and foster their pets." You will need to give them an end date on the agreement. 127 Smithtown Blvd. Nesconset, New York 11767 631-406-6595

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More options, Shelters, Pet Rescue Groups

For a complete list of rescue groups and shelters, some may foster care your loved one.

Hotels that accept pets

Here is a list of Hotels that will accept pets, always call first to confirm, as policies do change.

La Quinta Inn Bohemia: They charge a $25 pet fee. 10 Aero Rd, Bohemia, NY 11716 Phone: (631) 881-7700 2 star Clarion Inn: 3845 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779: Phone: (631) 820-6585 Hampton Inn 2000 No Ocean ave Farmingville NY 631-732-7300 Pet fee $75 after four days, the fee increases to $125 5 star Shirley Hotel: 681 Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967 Phone: (631) 281-9418 Red Roof Inn: 699 Diblee Dr, Westbury NY 11590 Phone: 877-843-7663 Extended Stay America - Long Island - Melville 100 Spagnoli Rd, Melville, NY 11747 1-631-777-3999 1 star Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport 3485 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 631-738-7800 Fee for pets: $75 1-4 days, and $125 5 days and over.

Legal Rights & Housing Protections

Fair Housing Act & Reasonable Accommodations

Your Rights: Under the Fair Housing Act, emotional support animals (ESAs) are not considered standard "pets." Landlers and housing providers must make reasonable accommodations.
What You Need: To protect your rights, you must secure an official letter from a licensed doctor or mental health professional stating your need for the animal.
Next Steps: Ensure your pet's vaccinations and official town licensing are completely up to date.

Epic sample List of Reasonable Accommodation Letters for Housing. Sample Letters for a Person with Pets. Person with Mental Conditions. Person with Physical Conditions. Non married couple, or adult children who need to live with parents:
The Department of Social Services Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable Accommodations:

Suffolk County

DSS Online Reasonable Accommodation Requests

Submit request here

Counseling & Community Outreach

Support for the person behind the pet, and reasonable accomadation letter.

Contact: 631-388-7471

Oscar Pardo

Bilingual Licensed Mental health Counselor. Who can Help you with your Reasonable Accommodation letter.

My name is Oscar Pardo and I am a bilingual Licensed Mental health Counselor. I strive to provide professional, empathetic, and high-quality psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and children. With a strong foundation in cognitive, behavioral, family, and social dynamics, I work collaboratively with my clients to foster personal growth and meaningful change. Whether you're facing challenges with anxiety, depression, or stress management, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals. Including Fair Housing Act 3604 (3) (B) Reasonable Accommodation act letters, to those who qualify. I am currently taking most insurance and work with non- insurance clients as well. Let's work together and face your challenges in a healthy manner.

Hart to Heart Clinical Counseling Services

Contact:

3771 Nesconsett hwy

Setauket NY 11720

suite 107

(631) 210-6312

Website

Bilingual Licensed Mental health Counselor. Who can Help you with your Reasonable Accommodation letter.

We're dedicated to guiding you towards healing and well-being, leveraging the transformative power of hope and faith to overcome personal obstacles and unlock your full potential.

DV Shelter With Your Pets

URI-NYC Domestic Violence Shelter With Your Pet.

This Shelter is in Manhattan, it is the closet shelter that accepts pets. People and Animals Living Safely program, creating safe shelter and support that allows domestic violence survivors and their pets to live and heal together.

Urban Resource Institute 205 East 42 Street, 13th floor New York, NY 10017 People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) PALSinfo@urinyc.org

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Homeless with your pet and victim of domestic violence.

If you are experiencing Domestic Violence and you have a pet or pets, whether your homeless or not, click on the link below to be directed to our DV section of our website.

Homeless with your pet and victim of domestic violence.

Financial & Practical Support

Pet Food Pantries & Supplies

Free Pet Food: If you are struggling to feed your animal, reach out to local mobile pet pantries including Nobody Starves on Long Island (NOSOLI), PAWS Long Island, Island Cares, Paws of War, and BAXTER Pet Pantries. Lighthouse Mission: Provides regular outdoor distributions of essential items (including blankets, pillows, and supplies) at local sites

NoBody Starves on Long Island

Free Pet Food

Clothing Drop

Nobody Starves on Long Island provides dog and cat food to the pets of low-income individuals and families, they also rescue, foster, and adopt out companion animals. They are located in Middle Island, Suffolk, NY.

It is best to text Gary. Donations of wet cat and dog food are low, please donate today.

call/text 1-631-484-3085

Long Island Cares Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank Essential Market

Pantry and Pet Food 386 N. Wantagh Ave. Bethpage 1-516-753-9880 Mon. Weds. Fri. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tues. Thurs. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesdays are open to the public *(Can only visit once a month)