Every Animal Deserves a Happy Life

Happy Life Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps 600–700 animals a year find homes — 100% funded by donations, with no government grants or outside funding.

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Life at Happy Life

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Dogs in the yard at Happy Life Animal Rescue

About Happy Life

Hope. Love. Adopt.

Founded in 2016, Happy Life Animal Rescue began as a small effort in Pawling, NY and has grown into a limited-intake rescue serving the Hudson Valley and beyond. As our impact grew, we brought on our first paid kennel technicians in 2023 to support our team of dedicated volunteers — and today we operate at a responsible capacity so every animal in our care gets the attention it deserves.

600–700Animals helped per year

100%Donation-funded

2016Founded in Pawling, NY

0Government grants or outside funding

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We rely 100% on donations and sponsorships to save lives — there is no government funding behind our work. Every gift helps cover pull fees, transport, medical care, and daily enrichment for the animals in our care.

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