3 To See At ACC: Meet Royal, Harry And Athena
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 Royal, Harry and Athena.
Royal (A1064278 -- photo above) "Royal is the most adorable little mama!" notes an ACC volunteer. "She is a little shy and timid at first, warms up to be very wiggly and affectionate, and is super sweet across the board!" This approximately three-year-old cutie "is always gently propping her paws up on me, soaks up affection, and gives kisses and soft eye contact in return. She is truly a sweetheart." Meet Royal at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center at 2336 Linden Boulevard.
Harry (A1064546) "Not only is his coat stunning, his green eyes are mesmerizing!" says an Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) volunteer of Harry. And he's a sweetie! "With some loving words, he comes to the front of his kitty condo to meet you. He enjoys having the top of his head scratched. Harry would bring warmth and love to any forever home." Meet approximately four-year-old Harry at ACC's Staten Island Care Center at 3139 Veterans Road West.
Athena (A1064128) An ACC volunteer writes that Athena has "a super snuggly personality. This little girl is always eager for love - and a petting session can last hours if you're up for it!" Meet this approximately one-year-old cutie 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 events:
Saturday, February 13, 12pm-4pm: Mobile Adoption Center at Petco Turtle Bay, 991 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Sunday, February 14, 12pm-4pm: Mobile Adoption Center at Petco East Elmhurst, 7507 31st Avenue, Queens, NY 11370
February 13 & 14, 11am-4pm: Best Friends Pop-Up Valentine's Event, 159 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012
ACC is also having a Valentine's adoption special through February 15, waiving adoption fees for adult cats, and reducing the fees to $20 for dogs and rabbits.
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.
