Animal Care Centers of NYC

FUN PROJECT FOR KIDS! If you’re handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, why not help ACC's cats and dogs find homes at the same time?

This is a fun activity for kids and an easy way to help the pets in ACC's care!

Download the PDF here!

There's no one more thankful than a foster pet! Fostering is crucial in a shelter animal's journey to find their forever home. It gives shelter pets a place to decompress, recover from illnesses, socialize, and more. Take the first step and sign up for our upcoming Virtual Foster Orientations!

🐱 Virtual Cat Foster Orientation | Sunday, November 12 @ 11am 🐱

🐶 Virtual Large Dog Foster Orientation | Sunday, November 12 @ 1:30pm 🐶

Please note: The dog foster orientation is only for large breed dog fostering.

Looking to adopt your new best buddy? Stop by Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza for an ACC Mobile Adoption Event! Remember to arrive early, bring your ID, and make sure your phone is charged, so you can fill out the application online.

Saturday, October 28th | 11am - 4pm
Brooklyn Borough President Adoption Day
Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza
209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Click here for more info, an interactive map, and a list of upcoming events!

The love of a pet changes everything! Share all the ways your adopted pet has changed your life with us, and your story could help the boroughbreds of NYC earn up to $100,000 in lifesaving funds from Petco Love.

Click here for details and submission info!

Erin Nolan from The NY Times visited ACC to look at why so many dogs are coming into New York City’s animal shelters and how that is affecting the shelter animal population.

View the full New York Times article