ACC Weekly Pet Post: Meet Bruno, Goldie and Hershey

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 Bruno, Goldie and Hershey!

Bruno (ID#: A1052318 - photo above) Celebrate Adopt-A-Dog Month by taking Bruno home! "Bruno is ridiculously cute with those brown ears that stand perfectly at attention," notes an Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) volunteer. He is "so much fun… and prances" rather than walks when taken outside. This adorable pup (he's about 17 months young) has shown his appreciation for treats by rolling on his back. Meet Bruno at ACC's Staten Island Care Center (3139 Veterans Road West).

Goldie (ID#: A1048203) "Goldie is a supersized, very curious and good natured boy with handsome orange spots on his gorgeous white coat," writes an ACC volunteer. "Amble over to his kennel, and he'll happily greet you with sweet sniffs and then gentle head butts." This cutie, about four years old, used to live in a home with a dog, with whom he got along. Meet Goldie at ACC's Manhattan Care Center (326 E. 110th Street).

Hershey (ID#:A1051574) "This guy is very alert and curious, and he adores attention - he'll let you rub his cheeks for days!" notes an ACC volunteer. "Hershey's brown coloring isn't exactly chocolate-y - it's more of a warm reddish-brown, with darker brown fur around his face - but his personality is certainly every bit as yummy as a chocolate treat." Meet Hershey, who's about 15 months old, 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:

·         October 10, 12-4pm: Manhattan Veterinary Group (VCA Hospital), 240 E. 80th Street, New York, NY 10075

·         October 10, 12-4pm: Petco Riverdale, 193 W. 237th Street, Bronx NY 10463

·         October 11, 12-5pm: ADOPTAPALOOZA, LIC – Koeppel Subaru Dealership, Northern Boulevard at the corner of 42nd Street, Long Island City 11101

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.