It's Time for the William Mattar Pet Photo Contest!
Photo submissions and voting: November 9–23, 2026
Every animal deserves a safe, loving home. Shelters and rescue organizations provide care for animals waiting to be adopted, but they need the community’s support to continue their work.
William Mattar Accident Lawyers’ annual Rescue a Shelter Animal Campaign raises awareness for pet adoption in New York. We’re asking for your help!
Your Pet’s Photo Could Help a Shelter Win $4,444!
Share a photo of your pet or an adoptable animal in our 2026 Rescue a Shelter Animal Pet Photo Contest. The top two winners receive Chewy gift cards, Clyde's Feed and Animal Center gift cards, and choose an eligible New York State animal shelter or rescue to receive a donation from William Mattar Accident Lawyers.
Registration and Voting are open from 11/9/26 - 11/23/26
Pet Photo Contest Terms & Conditions
Prizes
First place: A $4,444 donation to the winner’s chosen eligible shelter or rescue, plus a $250 Chewy gift card and a $50 Clyde’s Feed and Animal Center gift card for the winner.
Second place: A $444 donation to the winner’s chosen eligible shelter or rescue, plus a $100 Chewy gift card and a $25 Clyde’s Feed and Animal Center gift card for the winner.
More Ways to Help
Adopting gives an animal a home and makes room in a shelter for another pet in need. Fostering provides temporary placement, while donations and volunteer time help organizations care for animals awaiting adoption.
Explore New York State animal shelters and rescue organizations below to find out how you can help!
Shelters and Rescue Groups
Buffalo and Erie County
- 7 Hearts Maternity Rescue
- 716 Paws
- A Purr-Fect Fit Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
- ABC Basset Rescue
- Akron Canine Rescued Angels
- Akron Rescue Cats
- Awesome Paws Rescue
- Be Their Voice Rescue
- Black Dog, Second Chance
- Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue
- Buffalo City Animal Shelter
- Buffalo C.A.R.E.S. Animal Rescue
- Buffalo Greyhound Adoption
- Buffalo Paws and Claws Animal Shelter
- Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue
- Buffalo Underdogs
- Cattaraugus County SPCA, Olean
- Diamonds in the Ruff
- Educate A Bull
- Erie County SPCA, West Seneca
- Empire Animal Rescue Society
- Feral Cat Focus of WNY
- Forgotten Felines of WNY
- Furever Friends of WNY
- Hamburg Mutts for Freedom
- Heart Animal Rescue, Hamburg
- Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue & Adoption Team
- Home Sweet Home Animal Rescue
- Hope for Cats, Inc.
- Joyful Rescues
- Lakeshore Humane Society
- M.A.D (Make a Difference) Rescue of WNY
- Magic’s Mission Beagle and Hound Rescue
- Niagara County SPCA, Niagara Falls
- Nickel City Canine Rescue
- Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue
- Open Arms Rescue of WNY
- Pet Connection Programs (Maternity Shelter)
- Pets Alive Western New York
- Piece of Heaven Kitten Rescue
- Pixie Mamas Rescue
- Precious Paws Rescue, North Tonawanda
- Queen City Pitties
- Sadie’s Safe Harbor Canine Rescue
- Save a Pet
- Second Chance Sheltering Network
- Tabby Town Cat Adoption Center
- Ten Lives Club
- White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary
- Wyoming County SPCA, Attica
Rochester
- Allegany County SPCA, Wellsville
- Animal Service League
- Blue Moon Meadows
- Bright Star German Shepherd Rescue
- Brindle Posse Rescue
- Bugsy’s Animal Adoption Center (38 Area Shelters)
- Chip & Chloe Squirrel Rescue
- Genesee County Animal Shelter
- German Shepherd Rescue of the Finger Lakes
- Greece Residents Assisting Stray Pets
- Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester, NY
- Habitat for Cats, Rochester
- Hamlin Dog Shelter
- Hornell Area Humane Society
- Humane Society of Yates County, Penn Yan
- Keller’s Kats Rescue
- Logan’s Rescue
- Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, Fairport
- M.A.D (Make a Difference) Rescue of WNY
- Mr Grey's Strays
- New Start Kitty Shelter
- New 2U Rescues
- North Paws Rescue
- Ontario County Humane Society
- Operation Freedom Ride
- Orleans County Animal Shelter
- Pet Pride of New York, Inc.
- Pet Stop Here Rescue
- Pitty Love Rescue
- Rescue Pit
- Rescue Pups (in Friendship NY)
- Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions
- Ridge’s Rescue
- Roc The Dogs Rescue
- Rochester Animal Services
- Suzie Q Dog ResQ
- The Mia Foundation
- Verona Street Animal Society
- Volunteers For Animals
- Woof2Hoof Rescue
Syracuse
- B&R Bunkhouse Adoptables
- Central New York Cat Coalition, Inc.
- CNY Snap (Cortland)
- CNY SPCA, Syracuse
- Cortland Community SPCA
- Finger Lakes SPCA of Central NY, Auburn
- Friends Forever Animal Rescue
- Friends 4 Pound Paws
- Helping Hounds Dog Rescue
- Humane CNY
- Humane Society of Schuyler County, Watkins Glen
- Jefferson County SPCA
- K-Stone Acreage and Rescue (specializing in mini horses)
- Lewis County Humane Society
- Marsha's Mulligans -Senior Dog Rescue
- Massena Humane Society, Inc.
- Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue
- Oswego County Humane Society
- Paws Across Oswego County
- Paws for the Cause Rescue
- Potsdam Humane Society
- Recycle-A-Bully Rescue, Inc.
- Rescue Me! Dachshund Rescue
- Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter
- Seneca Humane Society, Seneca Falls
- SPCA of Tompkins County
- The Haven at Skanda
- Trooper Husky Rescue
- United Friends of Homeless Animals, Richland, NY
- Wanderer's Rest Humane Association
Albany and 518 Area Code
- Albany Humane Society
- Animal Lovers
- Animal Protective Foundation
- Animal Protective Services
- Bangor Animal Shelter
- Capital District Humane Association
- Estherville Animal Shelter
- Free to Be Me Rescue
- German Shepherd Rescue of NY
- Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
- North Country SPCA
- Out of the Pits Rescue
- Purrs and Paws Feline Rescue and Adoption
- Saratoga County Animal Shelter
- SPCA of Upstate New York
- Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Inc.
- Unconditional Love Pet Rescue
- Whiskers Animal Benevolent League
St. Lawrence County
Capital District NY
Binghamton
- Animal Care Council
- Binghamton Animal Clinic
- Broome County Humane Society
- Harper’s Haven Dog Rescue
- Every Dog’s Dream Rescue
- Project Paw
- Stray Haven Humane Society and SPCA
Elmira
- Chemung County SPCA
- Elmira Animal Shelter
- Finger Lakes SPCA, Bath
- Hornell Area Humane Society
- Paradise Garden Animal Shelter
- Pawz and Purrz Animal Rescue, Inc.
- Rainbow of Hope Rescue
- Schuyler County Humane Society
- Tanner’s Paws
Utica
- Herkimer County Humane Society
- Humane CNY
- Humane Society of Rome, New York
- Stevens-Swan Humane Society
- Wanderer’s Rest Humane Association
Other Agencies and Pet Resources
- Animal Advocates of WNY
- Animal Alliance of Greater Syracuse
- Cat by Cat Inc helps control the free-roaming Community Cat population through targeted Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return (TNVR) practices in Buffalo, NY
- CNY Pet Food Pantry
- Emergency Animal Rescue
- Hope Before Heaven may provide aid for emergency vet care bills in certain situations
- Operation Pets spay/neuter clinic in Blasdell
- Pet Emergency Fund
- Pet Heaven Funeral Home
- Sherlock Bones Lost & Hound Dog Recovery
- White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary‘s goal is to ease the stress on senior dogs when they lose their homes and families by providing a compassionate option to live out their years in safety, comfort, and peace. They have also worked with local rescue groups and individuals to find homes for senior dogs. All are encouraged to visit the animals for cuddle time and some furry company.
- Wild Kritters of Niagara County wildlife rescue & rehabilitation
- WNY Food 4 Paws collects pet food and supplies to be distributed at food pantries in WNY.
- And don’t forget about pet insurance! Help keep your pets safe and healthy as you plan for the unexpected. Contact your veterinarian or search online for a plan to meet your family’s needs.
Wildlife Rehab/Rescue Erie and Niagara County
2025 Photo Contest Winner
Last year’s winner was adoptable dog Diesel, a Doberman fostered by GRASP Animal Rescue!
