“Why are you killing healthy, adoptable animals?” We aren’t. We are a group of volunteers who advocate for the dogs and cats at NYC ACC. Please … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions
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Adopting from NYC AC&C – Guide
ADOPTIONS Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) has great dogs & cats available for adoption every day. A partial listing is … [Read more...] about Adopting from NYC AC&C – Guide
Adopt Animal from ACC Website
The easiest and best way to adopt a NYC shelter animal is to go to the shelter and adopt direct. The ACC has two areas on its website where the public … [Read more...] about Adopt Animal from ACC Website
Adopt an Animal NOT on AC&C Website
Instructions for Adopting If you have decided to adopt an animal that you saw in an Urgent album but that is not on the ACC website, then … [Read more...] about Adopt an Animal NOT on AC&C Website
ACC Behavior Ratings & Placement Status Descriptions
Initial Medical Behavior Evaluation ACC places ratings on animals according to the following standards. These are NOT to be taken as gospel! It's … [Read more...] about ACC Behavior Ratings & Placement Status Descriptions
Dog Rescue Groups
LIST OF RESCUES APPROVED TO PULL FROM NYC ACC SHELTERS While all rescues listed do pull for individuals, Rescues with an asterisk (*) may pull … [Read more...] about Dog Rescue Groups
Cat Rescue Groups
*****RESCUE SUGGESTIONS-START EMAILING NOW!!***** Have you decided to rescue a cat on death row? The … [Read more...] about Cat Rescue Groups
Before you go to the Shelter
NYC ACC has strict requirements about adopting an animal. Please follow the below instructions carefully to insure a successful … [Read more...] about Before you go to the Shelter
Glossary of Terms
* FOSTER: was in ACC foster care * OWNER SUR: Surrendered to shelter by owner * RETURNED: Returned adoption * SEIZED: removed from home due to … [Read more...] about Glossary of Terms
Local Trainers
Click here for a list of trainers in your area. … [Read more...] about Local Trainers
Resource Guarding Information
Resource Guarding is a common complaint among dog owners, but it can be corrected. We always recommend getting a trainer's opinion and advice, but … [Read more...] about Resource Guarding Information
Kennel Cough Should Not Be Feared
What would you do if you went to your doctor and he diagnosed you with a common cold and recommended that you be "euthanized" because you were … [Read more...] about Kennel Cough Should Not Be Feared
Kennel Cough/URI
Kennel Cough/Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) Most dogs that leave the shelter do have kennel cough and most cats have a URI that they acquired at … [Read more...] about Kennel Cough/URI
Breed Specific Legislation
Your number one priority is to make sure that your county, city, or state does not have Breed Specific Legislation (BSL), which bans certain breeds. … [Read more...] about Breed Specific Legislation
Pledges
Any fundraising or donation links must be APPROVED BY URGENT BEFORE they can be posted on an animal's thread. Private individuals and non New Hope … [Read more...] about Pledges
Transportation & Boarding
If you are long distance and cannot go to the shelter in person, you will also need to look into transport and boarding. The animals must leave the … [Read more...] about Transportation & Boarding
NYC Animal Care & Control Information
NYC AC&C Shelter Information Animal Care & Control of NYC Email: ADOPT[email protected] Phone: 311 (212-788-4000 if outside of … [Read more...] about NYC Animal Care & Control Information
Adoption is not Free
Be prepared to pay the shelter fees when you go to adopt your animal. Shelter Adoption Fees The NYC ACC has a sliding scale of adoption fees ranging … [Read more...] about Adoption is not Free