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3 To See At ACC: Meet Kiki, Vilanova and Fantasia!

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 Kiki, Villanova and Fantasia. Plus, on Saturday, December 19, ACC will waive the adoption fees for all cats over seven months old, and reducing the adoption fee for rabbits to $20. Animals adopted that day can also get photos with Santa, from 12-3pm!

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Kiki (A1059065) is available for adoption at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Blvd. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)

Kiki (A1059065) "Kiki looks like she walked right out of a painting," notes an ACC volunteer, who adds that this this beauty also has a great personality. "She absolutely loves playing fetch and I often see her playing with stuffed toys in her cage (but not having a stuffing party - such restraint!).  She was a little shy with petting when I first met her, but now is very wiggly and helps ensure I get all of her 'spots' when I stop to show her some love." Meet Kiki, who's approximately two years old, at ACC's Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Blvd.

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Vilanova (A1059402) is available for adoption at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)

Vilanova (A1059402) "Round and round and round she goes, where she'll stop nobody knows!" notes an ACC volunteer. "Vilanova is a spunky and high energy girl who just can't wait to meet a family who loves to play as much as she does. When you come up to her kennel she runs right up to you, then immediately flops and wiggles onto her back. She's just so excited!" Meet this beautiful, approximately two-year-old tabby at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street.

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Fantasia (A#1054685) is available for adoption at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street. (Photo Credit: Animal Care Centers of NYC)

Fantasia (A#1054685) "This girl is rather shy but very sweet," notes an ACC volunteer. "She would probably do best in a quiet home with no small children or dogs.  Fantasia looks like a super cute version of an Ewok (just in time for Star Wars!)." Meet this approximately 14-month-old bunny 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:
December 19, 12-4pm: Mobile Adoption Center at City Island Library, 320 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464

December 19, 12-4pm: Mobile Adoption Center at Fenwick Keats Management, 2244 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

December 20, 12-4pm: Mobile Adoption Center at Petco Union Square, 860 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
December 20, 12-4pm: Mobile Adoption Center at Petland Discounts 961 E 174th Street, New Horizon Shopping Center, Bronx, NY 10460

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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