Animal Service League, 10 Dubelbeiss Lane, Rochester, NY (2026)

Our primary mission is helping homeless animals in need by providing food, shelter, medical care and rehabilitation while they wait for placement in a permanent home We also have a shelter facility located in Irondequoit, NY. We are a cage-free facility. Our shelter is open by appointment only.

08/17/2026

Meet Ninja! 🥷🖤🐾

With a name like Ninja, you’d expect him to be stealthy, agile and capable of impressive acrobatics. Unfortunately, Ninja has already taken the acrobatics a little too far. 😂

This handsome little all-black kitten was transferred to us from Greece Animal control after he was found injured laying under a tree. He has a broken leg and will be sporting his fashionable cast/splint for approximately 8 weeks. 😮‍💨 Our vet also prescribed something Ninja considers cruel and unusual punishment: CAGE REST. 😾

There is just one problem. Nobody told Ninja that cage rest involves actual rest. 🙃 He has the energy of approximately 14 kittens and would very much like to resume his regularly scheduled running, jumping, climbing, wrestling and general kitten parkour.
Instead, his current hobbies include:

🐾 Purring the second anyone comes near him
🥷 Attempting activities that are definitely NOT vet-approved
🐾 Demanding attention from every human within reach through cage bars
🥷 Staring longingly at freedom
🐾 Testing the structural integrity of his cage
🥷 Plotting his escape
🐾 Insisting that his leg is totally fine

Despite his temporary incarceration, Ninja is an absolute sweetheart. 🥰 He is incredibly friendly, affectionate and has a purr motor that rarely shuts off. ❤️

So for the next 8 weeks, our mission is simple: keep a young, energetic kitten quiet and entertained while convincing Ninja that he cannot run, jump, climb or perform any actual ninja moves.

We’re sure this will go very smoothly. 😂🤞 Please send Ninja your best healing wishes… and send us patience. We’re going to need it. 🤪🖤🐾

07/23/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of one of our most beloved residents, Chloe. 💜

Twelve years ago, Chloe came to Animal Service League as a frightened, feral tortoiseshell cat. She wanted nothing to do with people. She hissed, swatted, and made it very clear that she did not trust us. We couldn't touch her, and no one knew if that would ever change.

But time, patience, and unconditional love have a remarkable way of healing.

Little by little, Chloe let down her guard. The cat who once hid from human touch slowly transformed into the sweetest companion. She began seeking us out for attention, climbing into our laps, purring contentedly, and happily accepting ear scratches. She became one of our resident shelter cats—a fixture at ASL and a friend to everyone she met.

Chloe also had a gentle soul with other animals. She peacefully accepted every cat and dog that came through our doors, and there was something about her that drew other cats to her. They would curl up beside her, snuggle against her, and find comfort in her quiet presence.

Over the past few months, Chloe's health began to decline, and despite our hopes, we lost her far too quickly. The silence she leaves behind is profound. There is an emptiness in the shelter that is impossible to ignore because Chloe wasn't "just a shelter cat." She was family.

One of our greatest heartbreaks is that Chloe never found a home to call her own. But we hope that, over these last twelve years, Animal Service League became that home. We hope she knew she was safe. We hope she knew she was loved. And we hope she knew she belonged.

Thank you, Chloe, for teaching us that trust can be earned, that love can bloom in its own time, and that even the most guarded hearts can open. You touched countless lives—both human and feline—and your paw prints will remain on our hearts forever.

Run free, sweet girl. You were loved more than you'll ever know. 🌈💜

05/14/2026

Meet our newest little survivor, Tony! ❤️

This sweet senior terrier mix was found wandering as a stray in heartbreaking condition. Estimated to be around 8 years old, he arrived at ASL severely emaciated, weighing only 4 pounds. He was badly matted, suffering from double ear infections, and one of his eyes had ruptured and required removal surgery. He is also still awaiting his neuter and much-needed dental work, including extractions.

Despite everything this tiny boy has endured, you would never know it from his spirit. He greets everyone with a wagging tail, happily accepts his medications and treatments, and melts hearts everywhere he goes. Through pain, neglect, and hardship, he has remained nothing but loving, trusting, and gentle. He truly is the best little boy. 🥰

Because he was so underweight, Tony has been on a slow and carefully monitored re-feeding plan, and we are already so proud of the progress he is making.

We can’t wait to continue sharing his journey with all of you as he heals, gains strength, and finally learns what it feels like to be safe and loved.

Welcome to the good life, little man. 🐾🐾

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all you human and pet mamas out there! Today we celebrate YOU! 🌸❤️

Meet Gracie! She is mama to the first litter of kittens at ASL of the season. She is doing a wonderful job taking care of her 4 little nuggets. 🐾🐾🐾🐾

What an important role all you mamas play! Enjoy the day!

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10 Dubelbeiss Lane
Rochester, NY
14622

Website

http://www.animalserviceleagueny.org/

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