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ACC Pet Post: Meet MeowMeow, Sriracha And Jasper

New York (CBSNewYork) CBSNewYork.com and 1010 WINS have teamed up with the newly renamed 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 MeowMeow, Sriracha And Jasper.

Sriracha (ID#: A1033622 - photo above) Sriracha is a friendly, energetic pup of about two years. Meet this beautiful girl at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center (2336 Linden Boulevard).

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MeowMeow (ID#:A1030318) available at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center (2336 Linden Boulevard).

MeowMeow (ID#: A1030318) It's Adopt-a-Cat-Month, the purrfect time to bring MeowMeow home! This playful and affectionate cat, approximately fifteen months old, used to live with other cats and got along fine with them. Meet this active cutie at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center (2336 Linden Boulevard).

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Jasper (ID#: A1040398) available at at ACC's Manhattan Care Center (326 E. 110th Street). (Photo Credit: Animal Care & Control of NYC)

Jasper (ID#: A1040398 - photo above) How adorable is Jasper? This petite cutie—he's only about two pounds—previously lived in a home with another rabbit, also surrendered to ACC. Meet them both 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)

Upcoming off-site and mobile adoption events:

·  June 27, 12pm-5pm: Mobile Adoption Center at Petco, Bensonhurst, 2601 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223

·  June 27, 11am-3pm: Dog Adoptions at Biscuits & Bath, Midtown East, 1035 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10065

·  June 28, 12pm-4pm: Mobile Adoption Center at Petco, Sheepshead Bay, 1610 Avenue Y, Brooklyn, NY 11235

The next foster orientation is Tuesday, June 30, 7pm.

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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