We are Traveling Tails & Ragamuffin Rescue, a certified 501c3 non-profit animal rescue. Our mission is to help cats and dogs find foster and adoptive homes. 

We are based in the Utica (CNY) area and the Albany area (Capital Region) of Upstate New York.

Our rescue is run entirely by volunteers, donations, and a lot of caffeine!

For more info please see our About Us page or subscribe to our newsletter.


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Cats and Dogs Waiting to be Adopted:

Tilly
With TTRR since 11/20/24

Milo
With TTRR since 11/20/24

Dynasty
With TTRR since 1/10/25

Valentina
With TTRR since 3/15/25

Donate Button -- Beautiful Vera, a brown and white bully mix with shining brown eyes stares into the camera. she wears a pink "Adopt me" bandana

Our rescue is funded entirely by donations from caring people like you. While we get many requests to help pets in our community, we can only take in as many as we can afford to care for. 89% of our budget goes directly towards veterinary care. Your support helps us say 'yes' to saving more pets in need. 

In-kind donations (food, litter, toys, blankets, beds, crates, bowls, etc) are very welcome!

For more donation options see our Donations page or reach out ttrrescue@gmail.com 

Our amazing volunteers are the heart of our rescue! These dedicated individuals make it possible for us to save more pets every day. Want to join our team? Here are some ways you can help:

Want to learn more? Check out our volunteer page or sign up!

TTRRescue Community Calendar

04/26 - 6PM - Tabling at Hellions of Troy Roller Derby Bout @Capital District YMCA - Facebook event URL

04/27 - 11AM-4PM - Big Gay Market @Washington Park on Knox St Mall in Albany, NY - Facebook event URL

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Our adoption process:


Adoption Fees:


We are a foster-based rescue, which means all our pets live in volunteer homes rather than a shelter facility. Foster families open their home to care for pets while we search for their new families.

In a home setting, pets can relax, learn daily routines, and show their true personalities - giving us valuable insights that help match them with potential adopters. 

Foster Application Process: