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 Go Big & Go Home!
Celebrate the long weekend with a new best friend! ACC is closed for adoptions on Labor Day (Monday, September 4) but open the days before. And from September 1st through the 3rd, big dog Tarzan--with the help of his generous, big-dog loving human--will be sponsoring the adoption fees for all dogs 40 lbs and larger! View animals available for adoption >>
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 Pit Bowl Sept. 12
It's almost here! Our seventh Pit Bowl, a fun-filled fundraiser featuring rockstar dogs at Lucky Strike, is coming up on September 12. Purchase tickets >>
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 Lots of Smiles at Clear the Shelters
More than 100 animals were adopted from ACC on August 19, when animal shelters and rescue groups across the country partnered with NBC and Telemundo stations for Clear the Shelters 2017. Meanwhile, the New Hope Department placed 86 additional animals! Thanks to all for adopting, volunteering and spreading the word! See photos on Facebook>>
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 Bloombergs Visit ACC
ACC was honored to host the Bloomberg family at our Manhattan Care Center for the official opening of our renovated backyard--home to our dog playgroups--made possible through the extreme generosity of The Emma & Georgina Bloomberg Foundation! See more on Facebook >>
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 Concert at the Shelter
Earlier this month, ACC had the pleasure of hosting pop star MAX, his wonderful wife Emily and their adorable dog Wink, adopted from ACC. They put on a fantastic concert at our Manhattan Care Center, singing to help more shelter pets get adopted! See photos on Facebook >>
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 Life-s(h)aver Mark The Dog Guy
Volunteering is profoundly rewarding, and it's the only way a nonprofit like ACC can thrive and save so many animals. This is the story of one guy. Our guy. Mark The Dog Guy. See video from OhMore TV on Facebook >>
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 Adoption Spotlight: Irene
Brindle beauty Irene is super cute and super sweet. She's about a year old, and at approximately 50 lbs, she qualifies for our Go Big & Go Home adoption special, running Sept 1st-3rd! See (and share!) Irene's profile >>
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 Happy Tail: Marky
Handsome Marky, an adult cat adopted from ACC during the first Clear the Shelters event back in August 2015, is doing great! He enjoys accompanying his human to the office, and "is affectionate with everyone he meets." Read more >>
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 ACC Careers: Admissions Counselor
Under the direction of the Admissions Supervisor, the Admissions Counselor provides a high level of counseling and interaction with individuals turning in animals to ACC; helps maintain the human animal bond by working to prevent surrenders; and works to minimize length of stay by compiling a comprehensive animal profile to help direct placement efforts, or by diverting intakes entirely. View ACC Careers >>
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July Statistics
Placement Rate for cats and dogs: 91.7%
Dogs - Adoption & RTO: 379; Transfer to partners: 318
Cats - Adoption & RTO: 462; Transfer to partners: 961
View statistics >>
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 Upcoming Adoption Events
September 2: Petco Gun Hill Rd, Bronx
September 2: Rockaway Beach Vet Services92-02 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
September 3: Petco Sheepshead Bay
September 3: PetHealthStore, UWS
September 9: Petco Gateway Mall, BrooklynSeptember 9: Petco Gun Hill Rd, Bronx
September 10: Petco Forest Hills
September 10: Petco Turtle Bay
September 15: PetSmart - Cobble Hill (National Adoption Weekend)
September 16: Raymour & Flanigan Mobile Adoption Event, UWS
September 17: Adoptapalooza Union Square
September 23: Monster Mutt, Cobble Hill
September 23: Popcorn Pawz, Riverdale
September 23: Biscuits And Baths, Sutton Place (dogs only)
September 24: Petco Marine Park
September 24: Petco Union Square
September 30: Antelyes Animal Hospital, Middle Village
September 30: Fall Craftstravaganza Mobile Adoption Event, Chelsea
See event details and updates >>
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