Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Animal Shelter & Adoption Center in Port Jervis, NY
Founded in 1959 by Robert Kleinstuber as a memorial to his beloved dog Jeff, our organization has dedicated over six decades to protecting and improving the lives of animals in need. We serve as the official dog control impound facility for 12 municipalities across Orange and Sullivan Counties, extending our intake services throughout the Tri-State Area when space allows. Our comprehensive care includes medical treatment, behavioral training, and socialization to ensure every animal receives the attention necessary for a successful adoption. We maintain a strict no-euthanasia policy, prioritizing each animal's well-being while working closely with pet owners facing surrender situations.Our adoption process involves rigorous health and behavioral evaluations to create lasting matches between pets and families. With public hours Wednesday through Sunday, we invite the community to engage with our mission through adoption, volunteering, and educational resources. Our board-certified leadership and dedicated staff continue Kleinstuber's legacy of compassion, operating with full transparency and commitment to animal welfare.
Services
Animal Shelter
Pet Adoption
Medical Treatment
Behavior Training
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We maintain a strict no-euthanasia policy for population control
- Our animals receive comprehensive medical treatment and behavioral training
- Adoption process includes rigorous health and behavioral evaluations
- We contract with 12 municipalities for official animal control services
- Board-certified leadership with decades of animal welfare experience
Services
Pet Adoption
Our adoption program provides thorough health screenings and behavioral evaluations for dogs and cats. Each animal receives spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and microchipping before placement. We match pets with families based on lifestyle compatibility to ensure lasting relationships.
Medical Treatment
We provide comprehensive medical care including surgeries, rehabilitation, and chronic condition management. Our animals receive deworming, flea treatment, and specialized diets while in our care. Emergency medical cases receive immediate attention and transfer coordination when needed.
Behavior Training
Our staff implements behavior modification programs for animals with special needs. Through socialization exercises and enrichment activities, we prepare pets for successful transitions to adoptive homes while addressing anxiety and aggression issues.
Community Outreach
We offer educational resources about responsible pet ownership and wildlife conservation. Our community cat program provides trap-neuter-return services while partnering with local authorities for animal control solutions in the Tri-State region.
Volunteer Programs
Our volunteer opportunities include animal socialization, adoption event assistance, and facility maintenance. Training programs equip volunteers to provide enrichment activities and support daily care routines for shelter animals.
People
Robert Kleinstuber
Founder
Established the shelter in 1959 as a memorial to his beloved dog Jeff. His vision created a lasting legacy of animal protection that continues through modern operations.
Debra Cassara
President
Leads the board of directors with extensive experience in nonprofit management and animal welfare advocacy. Committed to maintaining the organization's founding principles while advancing modern shelter practices.
Questions
What adoption services do you offer?
We provide dog and cat adoptions after comprehensive health screenings and behavioral evaluations. Our process ensures proper pet-family matches through detailed applications and veterinary references.
How do surrender appointments work?
We schedule animal surrender evaluations by appointment only. Contact our shelter director to discuss intake options, as we maintain a no-euthanasia policy for space management.
What medical care do animals receive?
All animals receive spay/neuter surgery, rabies and distemper vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, and microchipping. Special needs cases receive individualized medical attention and rehabilitation.
Do you operate outside regular hours?
Our public hours are Wednesday-Sunday 11am-4pm. Emergency animal situations should contact local animal control first, as we require appointments for after-hours services.
What community programs exist?
We partner with 12 municipalities for animal control services, operate a community cat program, and provide educational resources about responsible pet ownership and wildlife conservation.
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Reviews (5)
Jeanne Jeannee
Mar 13, 2022
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I have adopted 3 dogs from them in the past. Couldn't make it there yesterday. Most shelters are open from 12 to 4.
Stephanie Dc
Mar 12, 2022
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I followed humane society of Port Jervis in IG and applied for a dog recently. It took about 2 weeks for my application to get approved. The staff members were great at keeping in touch during the process and made sure the dog/family was a good fit. Thank you to staff members, Blacie for coordinating and sending pictures. Worth the 3 hour drive to meet our new BFF, Walter the weenie!
Lynne Sheren
Jan 27, 2022
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CC is a saint! She went way above and beyond to support our decision to adopt a wonderful "special needs " dog, and continued to give us wise guidance after we took him home. And he is a gem.
Dakota Leahy
Nov 24, 2021
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Got my Boy Jersey here a few weeks ago, He was there a long time but hes a lovey doggo to have around and he is learning to do a few new tricks he wasnt familiar with and is making me proud. I had a hard time getting a dog and long response times from just about every shelter in the region. PJ/DP HS came through and Jersey is great. 10 months I've had jersey and I just added an update winter pic of him up in Michigan.
Mirjana Vicari
May 15, 2021
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Can't say enough about C.C. And the team here and all they do for these wonderful animals in need. I was SUPER annoying almost contacting her EVERYDAY about adopting our baby Hazel and she was always gracious even sending us updates with pics while little Hazel was growing. If you are looking to adopt please consider PJ Humane society. Wonderful shelter. Oh and also ADOPT DON'T SHOP!
