ACC Weekly Pet Post: Meet Charley, Maple And Mae West!

New York (CBSNewYork) CBSNewYork.com and 1010 WINS have teamed up with 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 Charley, Maple And Mae West, and letting you know about a special "Feline Frenzy" adoption weekend, in which adoption fees for cats over six month are being waived and the fee for kittens six months and under, is reduced to $50.

Charley (ID#: A1040381 - photo above) Charley is an adorable, approximately eight-month-old pup. "Do not look directly into Charley's eyes, or you will be powerless against his charms!" writes an ACC volunteer. "Stopping to have a seat on a bench, he jumped up and sat with me, resting his head on my shoulder and giving me a couple face licks, melting my cold New Yorker heart and making the world a little bit better." Meet sweet Charley at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street.

Mae West (ID#: A1051077) Mae West may be petite, but she has a big purrsonality. This beautiful tortie, approximately one year old, is very friendly and has a lot to say. An ACC volunteer notes she's a "chatterbox" who "wants your attention and will continue to talk until you come over. Watch her antics, she is a born actress. Keeping you amused and happy is what she does. Make her a part of your family and you will not be disappointed. She is always ready to entertain." Meet Mae West at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street. Her adoption fee--and that for all cats over six months old—will be waived during ACC's Feline Frenzy adoption special, which runs through September 30!

Maple (ID#: A1048291) An ACC volunteer describes this approximately 13-month-old cutie as "a total doll," adding that "Even if she's busy playing or exploring, she'll drop everything for a yummy petting session, smushing herself right down and quickly entering a bunny trance. Even if she hops off for some exploring or grooming, she won't be gone long -- before you know it, she's back for more togetherness." Meet Maple 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)

This weekend's mobile and off-site adoption events:

• September 26, 12-4pm: Petco Sheepshead Bay, 1610 Avenue Y, Brooklyn, NY 11235
• September 26, 12-4pm: Petland Discounts, Bay Plaza 2096 Bartow Avenue Bronx NY 10475
• September 27, 12-4pm: Quinn Apparel, 181 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
• September 27, 1-5pm: Lickety Split Ice Cream Parlor, 295 City Island Ave, Bronx NY 10464

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.