Adoptions Abound on Clear the Shelters Day Nearly 150 animals were adopted on August 15 during the Clear the Shelters event hosted by ACC with WNBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47! The Clear the Shelters effort, part of a national initiative spearheaded by the NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations division of NBCUniversal, pairs local television stations with animal shelters across the country to find new homes for homeless pets. Learn more » |
Vote for the 2015 Animaltarian of the Year ACC's Admissions Department, which launched just last year, is made up of amazing, tireless individuals dedicated to helping keep families together. Our compassionate counselors are there for animals and their people alike, and now they need your help to become PetPartners Animaltarian of the Year! Watch the video and vote » |
People and Dogs Smile Big at Pit Bowl Thanks to all who showed their support for pitties at our third Pit Bowl August 11! Our canine guests of honor had a blast kissing, hugging, getting belly rubs and giving lots of tails wags. See photos » |
Happy Tail: Marley Marley, formerly known as Kikos, was adopted last month by Julie Anne, who flew across the country to meet her and take her home. "She has the perfect disposition with an hour of exercise," Julie Anne writes. "Probably a good formula for people, too. ;)" See more photos » |
Upcoming Adoption Events August 29: Mobile Adoption Center (MAC) at New York Veterinary Hospital August 29: Dog Adoptions at Biscuits & Bath, Sutton Place August 30: Petco, Riverdale
Visit our Events page for details and updates »
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August 2015 |
Adoption Spotlight: Scuba "The first thing you might notice about Scuba is that's she's gorgeous-- she knows it, too," writes an ACC volunteer. "Scuba's a big, cuddly girl who loves to play with feather toys and isn't afraid to pat you for a bit of attention! She's a total mush, and has been known to flop over for belly rubs and chin scratches. Can't you imagine her sunning herself on your windowsill, purring softly?" Learn more »
June Statistics (Cats and dogs) Adoptions: 598 New Hope placements: 1347 Returned-to-Owner: 180 Live Release Rate: 82.9%
Statistics for each month are available online toward the end of the following month.
ACC Foster Orientations Not in a position to adopt? Consider joining ACC's foster team! Whether you're interested in cats or dogs, fostering for just a few days or for several weeks, you can make a huge difference for animals in NYC. Our next foster orientation is August 25. Sign up >>
Strut Your Mutt 2015 ACC is participating in the Best Friends Strut Your Mutt event again this year, raising money for our Special Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Fund. We invite you to join our Dog Pack (aka team) on September 26! Join our Pack >>
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