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3 To See At ACC: Meet Velki, Moe and Peter Rabbit

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 Velki, Moe and Peter Rabbit.

Velki (A1071722 - photo above/video below) Sweet Velki is an adorable, affectionate lovebug! This approximately 8-month-old cutie loves to be pet. She used to live with another friendly feline, who has already been adopted. Meet Velki at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street.

Velki (A1071722) by ACC NYC on YouTube

Moe (A0924262) Handsome Moe is also friendly, playful, and active. This approximately four-year-old boy is social with both humans and other dogs. Meet him at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard.

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Moe (A0924262) available for adoption at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)
Moe A0924262 by Rachel Bennett on YouTube

Peter Rabbit (A1072047) Peter Rabbit is super friendly and curious of people and his surroundings. This approximately nine-month-old cutie likes to cuddle, play with toys, and to roam, and enjoys lots of people attention!  Meet Peter Rabbit at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street.

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Peter Rabbit (A1072047) available for adoption at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)
PETER RABBIT - ID#A1072047 by ACC NYC on YouTube

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 week's mobile adoption events:

  • May 13, 4 -8 pm: ACC cats and rabbits at Best Friends Super Adoption, Brooklyn Expo Center, 72 Noble St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
  • May 14, 12 -4 pm: Mobile Adoption Center at the Positively 8th Street Festival, W. 8th Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenue), New York, NY 10011
  • May 14, 11 am-7 pm; ACC cats and rabbits at Best Friends Super Adoption, Brooklyn Expo Center, 72 Noble St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
  • May 15, 11 am-5 pm: ACC cats and rabbits at Best Friends Super Adoption, Brooklyn Expo Center, 72 Noble St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

This Saturday ACC is also hosting a Kitten Shower Foster Orientation at its Manhattan Care Center. Email accfosters@nycacc.org  for more information or check out the event listing on Facebook.

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.

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