Urgent is Dedicated to Saving NYC Shelter Animals

“Urgent” was created to help advocate for NYC’s Death Row Dogs and Cats. What started as a desperate attempt to save some dogs turned into an enormous community of caring people, just as outraged as we are. Together, we are fighting to reform the NYC shelter system and save the thousands of adoptable animals being needlessly destroyed each year. The battle is long and the list of casualties continues to climb but we will not give up… not until there are none. Click here to learn more about Urgent.

Urgent Cats Facebook Page Update
Important Change to Urgent Cats Facebook Page
CHANGES at URGENT & the NYC ACC
When Urgent was started, things were very different. The NYC ACC sent an EMAIL to New Hope Partners, showing all the animals that were at risk of dying at 6AM the following morning. They warned that it could not be shared or the New Hope Partner could lose their ability to take animals. EVERYTHING was […]
NO "At Risk Lists" on Saturday Nights
***NO AT RISK LIST on Saturday Nights** The NYC ACC has decided to take a break and not put out an At Risk List on Saturday nights. There will be NO euthanasia tomorrow, except for humane reasons. Please use this as an opportunity to advocate for the animals currently in the shelter. They may […]
"It Takes Only One" - Urgent PSA's
Stay tuned... Urgent is getting to work on our media campaigns for 2017. Look for more TV spots an a fresh new train/subway ad!
Foster Homes Needed - Please Help
Tell your mother-in-law, the guest room is taken - Become a foster parent today. Help a death row animal start their journey to their NEW BEGINNING! Email [email protected] for more information.
Bella Goes Home
Bella reunites with her owner after 6 months... her reaction is priceless
The NYC ACC Is Hiding a Dirty Secret, That's KILLING Our Animals
The ACC may have a new name, but that new name is hiding a very dirty secret. Disease is running rampant in the “Animal care (& CONTROL) Centers”. There is a horrible strain of influenza invading the shelter as we speak. Our animals are entering the shelter healthy and then dying of “pneumonia” within […]
GOOSE - FAILED BY NYC
Sweet, loving, gentle Goose is dead but she wasn't killed by the needle, not really. No, her death was much longer and more agonizing than that and it started the minute she walked through ACC's door.
Pregnancy NEVER Ends Well at the NYC AC&C
*ON LIST TO DIE 5/18/15* Lumpy?? Possibly Pregnant?? What's a shelter to do with poor Lincoln?? Well, what they DIDN'T do, was send a plea to the New Hope rescues. Why bother when you can just put her on a list to die, and let the chips fall where they may... Lincoln is NOT sick. She will be killed JUST because she *may* be pregnant. Where is the outrage?
Another NYC AC&C Horror Uncovered
Moon, Rita and Alter Ego are not related, but they share one very tragic thing in common. All 3 arrived at the NYC AC&C pregnant, and all 3 had their unborn kittens removed from their wombs and killed. Moon, is now on the list to destroyed May 16, 2015, while Rita and Alter Ego are sitting […]
Once Again, AC&C Shows That Saving Animals "Isn't Worth The Trouble"
Kintaro was on last night's "kill list." He was an emaciated scared little guy, but still managed to have a great rating so he was available for public adoption. This morning, he was reserved by a "member of the public." Tonight, he is DEAD. Click to read more about how once again, the NYC AC&C failed an animal in their care. Kintaro should be alive tonight. Instead, he is a plastic bag. Again and again, the AC&C PROVES that they do not care about NYC's homeless animals. When will they start employing people that want to help these dogs and cats? When will they start CARING? It's time to clean house, and start hiring real advocates that will make an effort to do more. I think the animals deserve that. Don't you?
Send Us Your New Beginning!
We all love to celebrate the 'new beginnings' of all the ACC dogs & cats we helped save, while also giving the special "two-leggeds" who helped them out a much-needed pat on the back! Please get your doggie and kittie photos in asap! We want to see some CUTE photos and hear your forever or foster dog & cat's story, and how they have impacted your life. We know new beginnings aren't always easy, and we would especially love to hear stories of those that needed some extra guidance and received it from dedicated humans.
Pledge & Help Rescues Save Lives!
Pledging is a promise to pay for a particular animal in need. You can pledge any amount you like - every bit helps. Rescues depend on donations to help animals in their care with medical/behavioral issues so your dollars support their ability to help ACC animals every day. Some of these animals end up with massive medical/training bills. - click to learn more
Incompetence Running Rampant At NYC AC&C - PART 10 - Starsky
Every day, we hear horror stories regarding the incompetence and lack of care at the NYC AC&C. In each instance, one is always left thinking that things "can’t get any worse." And then you hear the next story, and it has. Starsky arrived at the shelter on May 9th. He was an adorable 3 year old boy, weighing in at 61 lbs. He scored an average rating and was flying under the radar until he coughed. THAT got the medical staffs‘ attention. He was placed on the kill list (on the 16th) and a rescue group quickly pulled him. He was picked up the next morning. That night, he was dead. What happened? Did he die from complications brought on by kennel cough? Nope. Click to read more...

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The NYC ACC Is Hiding a Dirty Secret, That's KILLING Our Animals

Pregnancy NEVER Ends Well at the NYC AC&C

Once Again, AC&C Shows That Saving Animals "Isn't Worth The Trouble"

Incompetence Running Rampant At NYC AC&C - PART 10 - Starsky

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