About Us

Roberta “Bobbi” Giordano was called to get involved in rescue at an early age — her first animal intervention was at age nine! 

In 1998, she established Bobbi and the Strays as a 100% non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization. Since the beginning, we have been dedicated to rescuing animals from the streets, overcrowded shelters, neglect and abuse situations and abandonment. We provide extensive medical interventions for the animals we help, including spay/neuter, vaccination and care for special needs animals, among other forms of help. 

Over time, our staff, along with the help of our valued volunteers and donors, have been able to expand the impact of the organization in a number of important ways that extend into the community and among local businesses. Our programs include educating the public to prevent animal abuse and neglect, raising awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering, and providing help in the community for low-income and elderly pet owners. We are proud members of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals. 

Working in myriad venues across New York City and Long Island, including shelters, communities, schools and other public venues, our organization strives to improve the lives of people and animals through adoption, education and advocacy. 

On our website you will find more about what we do, how to adopt a dog or cat, and how to get involved in our life-saving work through volunteering or donation.

“Our main goal is to find permanent, loving homes for all the dogs and cats that we rescue. We have a guaranteed return policy on all adoptions – because our goal is to place animals into good homes for life.”

 

Friends and Patrons

We are deeply grateful for the support of the companies, service providers, local businesses, and friends whose generous contributions make our mission possible. This section is dedicated to thanking them for their unwavering commitment to our work and the animals we serve.

Digital Sponsors 

 

Joseph Giordano

Vice President & Top Producer Residential & Commercial 

Coldwell Banker – Reliable Real Estate Serving Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, the Hamptons, & Florida.

giordano@cbrnyc.com   –   giordanorealestate.com.

 

 

Fireworks by Grucci

Grucci Family Memorial Fund

Fireworks by Grucci is a sixth-generation, family-owned and operated company.

631.286.0088    –   grucci.com.

 

Corporate & Foundational Sponsors

The Shops at Atlas Park

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Shops At Atlas Park for their generous support in allowing our rescue to establish our Queens shelter in such a safe, friendly, and wonderful location. Their commitment to our mission and the well-being of animals in need is truly invaluable, and we are proud to be part of this vibrant community.

 

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [ASPCA]

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the ASPCA for their generous support through the grant awarded to assist with the structural work at our new location at The Shops at Atlas Park, making it ready to serve as an animal shelter. Additionally, we appreciate the discretionary grant provided to help with repairs due to damage from Superstorm Sandy. Their commitment to our mission and unwavering support for our community are truly appreciated.

 

W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation for awarding us the Individual Trustee Discretionary Grant. This generous support plays a crucial role in helping us further our mission and enhance the lives of the animals in our care. We are truly grateful for your commitment to our cause.

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