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3 To See At ACC: Meet Jerry, Kelly & Lilah

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  Jerry, Kelly & Lilah.

Jerry (A1074700) by ACC NYC on YouTube

Jerry (A1074700 - photo above)  "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." Hop on over to ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street, to meet him.

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Kelly (A0872925) at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)

Kelly (A0872925) "Kelly won my heart over right away," writes an ACC volunteer. "This very sweet brown tabby with beautiful markings has wonderful big green eyes that will melt your heart. Kelly is friendly and affectionate, loving head rubs, chin rubs and not to mention body rubs. With her sweet eyes looking up at you, you can't help falling in love with this special girl." Meet Kelly, who's approximately six years old, at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard.

Kelly (A0872925) by ACC NYC on YouTube

 

Lilah (A1076557) ACC
Lilah (A1076557) is at ACC's Staten Island Care Center, 3139 Veterans Road West. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)

Lilah (A1076557) "Lilah is one cute dog," notes an Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) volunteer. "She's so petite I had to check her kennel card for her age, as I assumed she was a puppy.  Lilah is an exuberant dog, full of life, she loves to jump and prance... she practically hops!!!" This approximately two-year-old pup "knows how to sit and give paw and is very proud to show that to anyone she meets." Meet her at ACC's Staten Island Care Center, 3139 Veterans Road West.

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 & off site events:

  • June 25, 12-4PM: Spring Craftstravaganza, W. 17th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, New York, NY 10011
  • June 25, 12-5PM: Adoptapalooza Riis Park Beach Bazaar, 16072 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Queens, NY 11694
  • June 26, 12-4PM: Petco Gun Hill Road, 1750 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469
  • June 26, 12-4PM: Petco Turtle Bay, 991 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022

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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