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3 To See At ACC: Meet John, Abby & Tyra!

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 John, Abby & Tyra!

Tyra (A1071379 - photo above) This beautiful bunny, about fourteen months old, arrived at ACC along with many other rabbits in April. Watch the video to see her exploring the pen and playing in the tunnel! Meet Tyra at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street.

Tyra (A1071379) by ACC NYC on YouTube
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John (A0846459) available for adoption at ACC's Staten Island Care Center, 3139 Veterans Road West. (Photo Credit: Tony Cano, @nycanimalpics)

John (A0846459)  "Big John," an ACC volunteer writes of this 112-lb sweetie, "is easy to take in and out of his kennel" and  "walks beautifully on leash. John doesn't care much for being a lap dog (good thing, considering his size) but likes to sit near me as we enjoy the warm summer day.  He took treats gently from my hands and kept checking them to see if I had more... what determination!" Meet John, who's approximately eight years old, at ACC's Staten Island Care Center, 3139 Veterans Road West.

Photo credit: Tony Cano, @nycanimalpics

John final by ACC NYC on YouTube
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(Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)

Abby (A1076879) "Abby is a sweet lady who is friendly and so excited to have your company, running to greet you," notes an ACC volunteer. "She enjoys head rubs, giving you a loving smile, cherishing your chin rubs, and head butting for more of your love." Meet this affectionate, approximately six-year-old cutie at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard.

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:

  • August 6, 12 - 5 pm: ADOPTAPALOOZA Prospect Park, Bartel-Pritchard Square, Prospect Park West and 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • August 7, 12 - 4 pm: Petco Gun Hill Road, 1750 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10469
  • August 7, 12 – 4 pm: Petco Bensonhurst, 2601 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223
  • August 9, 7 – 9 pm: Adoption Ambassador Orientation, ACC Headquarters, 11 Park Place Suite 805, New York, NY 10007 (Sign up online at http://www.nycacc.org/Foster.htm).

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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