Shelters across the country are struggling. Intake remains constant and adoptions continue to wane. Access to affordable vet care, the cost of housing, and even the cost of food has impacted family's ability to keep their pets. The same financial pressures that lead people to surrender their pets are the same ones preventing potential adopters from adding a pet into their home. 

So far in August, over 1,000 new animals have come into ACC.  This is in addition to the 800 animals already in our care at the start of the month. All of these animals require care and support from our dedicated team. In order to keep up with this demand we are hiring additional staff, recruiting new volunteers, partnering with influencers to encourage adoptions and working with families to try and keep pets in their homes.

For ways you can help, visit nycacc.org

Back by Pupular Demand!

Looking to adopt a new canine companion? Stop by this Saturday's adoption event, Backyard Barks! Interested adopters can head directly to Manhattan ACC’s backyard and meet some of our adorable dogs available for adoption.

There will be a special adoption fee of $20 for participating dogs!
*Does not include $8.50 - $34 NYC dog licensing fee

Saturday, August 24 | 1pm - 5pm
Manhattan ACC’s Backyard
Enter at 328 E 109th St, New York, NY 10029

Check out the ACC Foster Pet Map, designed to bring potential pet owners closer to their future furry companions right in their own neighborhoods! Your next pet could be just around the corner, waiting for you to bring them home.

With the ACC Foster Pet Map, we've simplified the process of finding a fostered pet in your area. Now, you can easily browse and sort through available pets by borough, making it convenient to discover if there's a lovable furry friend being fostered right in your neighborhood. Simply visit nycacc.org/foster-map to start browsing the adorable pets waiting for their forever homes in your borough.

Hop on over to any ACC location and adopt rabbit with waived adoption fees!

Promotion available until the end of August and is available at all Care Centers. View all adoptable rabbits at nycacc.app!

Not ready to adopt? Consider fostering! Take ACC's on-demand virtual orientation to learn how to provide a temporary home for rabbits. Watch the orientation at nycacc.org/foster and email accfosters@nycacc.org to get started!

We have 2 incredible adoption events this weekend hosted by Tom's Pet Supply and Heart of Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital - stop by and adopt your new best buddy!

Saturday, August 24 | 12pm – 4pm
Tom's Pet Supply
21-11 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106

Sunday, August 25 | 12pm – 4pm
Heart of Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital
764 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Remember to arrive early, bring your ID, and make sure your phone is charged, so you can fill out the application online.

Visit nycacc.org/adoptionevents for more info, directions, and a list of all upcoming adoption events!