Animal Care Centers in New York City recently announced that they are no longer taking in dogs. The shelter recently issued a statement on its website noting that they are at capacity for dogs. However, the public can still bring other animals, such as cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
Adopt a Pet sponsors dog adoption fees for ACC
Animal Care Centers in New York City have been dangerously full for a while. Making the decision to decline to accept any new dogs was not an easy one, even if it was necessary. The only exception is emergency dog intakes, which include dogs that require emergency medical care or pose a risk to the public.
ACC wishes to focus on the dogs who are in its care and help them find forever homes. The shelter took to its Instagram page to announce that Adopt a Pet will sponsor adoption fees for dogs in October. However, this does not include neuter deposits and licensing fees.
Adopt a Pet also shared a post on their Instagram announcing the collaboration. It further noted that the two organizations will host a free adoption event on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Animal Care Centers in Manhattan and Brooklyn have extended their adoption hours. The centers have changed their hours to ensure more people come by. People can visit the available animals from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends.
ACC also suspended intake earlier this year
This is not the first time that ACC suspended animal intake. Earlier this year, the center faced a “gigantic influx” of cats and reached critical capacity. To help with the financial responsibilities that come with caring for pets, the shelter offered $5 adoptions at the time.
Furthermore, ACC provided the new pet parents with vouchers to make the first vet visits affordable. As per Fox 5 New York, Best Friends Animal Society NYC awarded the Animal Care Centers a $10,000 grant to pay for rescue groups to adopt out animals in August.
