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3 To See At ACC: Meet Gracey, Rice & Jerry

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 Gracey, Rice & Jerry.

Gracey (A0920033 - photo above) "Gracey is the best, [most] lovable,  affectionate, sweet cat that you could ever meet," notes an ACC volunteer. "She purrs every time you pet her. Once you start she doesn't want you to stop.  She flips on her back so you can pet her belly." Meet this approximately five-year-old love bug at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street.

Gracey (A0920033) by ACC NYC on YouTube

Rice (A1073048)

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Rice (A1073048) at ACC's Staten Island Care Center, 3139 Veterans Road West. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)

"Rice is just about the happiest dog," notes an ACC volunteer. "Her tail never stops wagging! She loves to frolic and play, stopping every now and then to give us kisses. Rice also walks very well on leash and is friendly with the other dogs."  She also "has a pristine white coat with the cutest faint black speckles on her ears which makes her simply irresistible."  Meet Rice, who's about two years old, at ACC's Staten Island Care Center, 3139 Veterans Road West.

Jerry (A1074700)

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Jerry (A1074700) at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)

"Jerry is an absolutely stunning medium-sized Lionhead," writes an ACC volunteer of this approximately 13-month-old bunny. "This guy is very lively and friendly and likes being petted, but he has trouble sitting still for any length of time -- that is likely to change somewhat as his hormones subside post-neuter.  Jerry is white with gray markings, including eye patches, gray ears, and a tuft of gray fur emanating from his left cheek.  Even when he's not in the mood for affection, you'll love just admiring his incredible beauty." Meet Jerry at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street.

Jerry (A1074700) 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:

·  June 11, 12-4PM: One Day Plaza Event, West 97th St. between Columbus and Amsterdam, New York, NY 10025

·  June 11, 11-4PM: Richmond Hill Block Association Pet Adoption Fair, Buddy Monument Plaza at Myrtle Ave and Park Lane South, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

·  June 12, 12-4PM: Coco & Toto, 730 11th Ave, New York, NY 10019

·  June 12, 12-4PM: Monster Mutt, 297 Warren Street Brooklyn NY 11201

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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