Our Mission
The Shelter of Hope is a no-kill shelter providing the best care possible to companion animals until they are adopted into loving, forever homes.
Who We Are
We are a private 501(c)3, no-kill animal shelter located in the Finger Lakes of New York.
Our Vision
We strive toward making Yates County a community whose animals rest in loving homes without need or want.
98.9% Live Release Rate in 2025
The Annual Live Release Rate is calculated by dividing total live outcomes (adoptions, outgoing transfers, and return to owner/guardian) by total outcomes (total live outcomes plus non-live outcomes) not including owner/guardian requested euthanasia or died/lost in shelter/care), as shown above