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ACC Weekly Pet Post: Meet Rex, Miska and Seinfeld!

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 Rex, Miska and Seinfeld!

Miska (ID#: A1044531 - photo above) Looking for a sweet cat to cuddle with? Look at Miska! The person who brought this beautiful boy in said he likes to play, but loves to rest. Meet Miska, who's also approximately three years old, at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street.

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Rex (ID #:A1049599) is available for adoption at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Blvd. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)

Rex (ID #:A1049599) Rex has got it all! He's as sweet and friendly as he is handsome. Meet this playful pup—he's about 18 months old—at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Blvd.

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Seinfeld (ID#: A1048182) is available for adoption at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)

Seinfeld (ID#: A1048182) Seinfeld, an ACC volunteer notes, has "real zest for life…. Like his namesake, Seinfeld may have a future as a comedian, because he's very interested in playtime." Meet this approximately 13-month-old rabbit 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)

This week's mobile adoption events:

·         September 5, 12-4pm: Manhattan Veterinary Group, 240 E. 80th, New York, NY 10075

·         September 5. 12-4pm: Petco, Riverdale, 193 W. 237th Street

·         September 6, 12-4pm: Petco, Union Square, 860 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
 
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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