ACC Weekly Pet Post: Meet Xander, Hendrix, and Dumpling

New York (CBSNewYork) CBSNewYork.com and 1010 WINS have teamed up with the newly renamed Animal Care Centers of New York City to let you know about some of the adoptable animals looking for loving homes in the city's shelters, and, where ACC's mobile adoption units are headed with even more great pets.

This week, we're featuring Xander, Hendrix, and Dumpling.

Xander (ID#: A1041395 - photo above) Xander is friendly, playful pup of about two years. This enthusiastic cutie has a lot of energy. A volunteer notes that "Xander is the shelter's version of the class clown.  What a fun dog!" See for yourself at ACC's Staten Island Care Center, 3139 Veterans Road West.

Hendrix (ID#: A1037418) As a volunteer notes, "Hendrix never puts on a bad show!" This cool cat is approximately two years old, and very relaxed and friendly. Meet Hendrix at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street. His adoption fee--and that for all cats over one year old—will be waived during ACC's Red, White & MEOW! adoption special,  going on now and throughout July!

Dumpling (ID#: A1041582) "This little guy is super friendly," says a volunteer. "He sticks his nose into the air to get a good sniff of your hand and maximize the effect of your head and cheek rubs." Meet Dumpling, who's about 19 months old, at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street.
Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the only open-admissions animal shelter in New York City and takes in approximately 30,000 animals every year. ACC's  three Care Centers in Manhattan (326 East 110th Street), Brooklyn (2336 Linden Boulevard), and Staten Island (3139 Veterans Road West) are open for adoptions 12pm-8pm Monday thru Friday, and 10am-6pm Saturdays and Sundays.

If you're interested in one of the animals featured here, email ACC's Adoption team at adoption@nycacc.org with the animal's name and "A#", or head directly to the Care Center where the animal is located. Please note, animals featured here may already be placed by the time you arrive, but there are hundreds of great cats, dogs, and rabbits looking for loving homes every day! You can view available animals online, and at the Care Centers, ACC Adoption Counselors will help you find the best match.

You can also meet your new best friend at ACC's Mobile Adoption Center, which travels throughout the city. (Note: dates and locations are subject to change. Information will be updated as quickly as possible.  Also check http://nycacc.org/Events.htm)

Upcoming mobile adoption events:

·         July 11, 12pm-4pm: Petco Riverdale, 193 West 237th Street, Bronx, NY 10463

•     July 11, 3-6:30pm: Broadway Barks, Shubert Alley (west of Broadway, between 44th and 45th Streets)

•     July 12, 12-4pm: FENWICK KEATS Real Estate, 45 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Next foster orientation: July 14 (http://nycacc.org/Foster.htm).

To adopt an animal, you must have a valid photo ID, be 18 years of age or older, and bring proof of current address. ACC adoptions include vaccinations, spay/neuter, a pre-registered microchip, an identification tag, a collar, and a certificate for a free initial exam at a participating veterinarian.

For more information, visit http://www.nycacc.org/Adopt.htm.