New YorkNew York pet adoptionNY Impact

Adopt A Pet In New York City: Featured Animals For 1/4/2013, Courtesy Of NYC's Animal Care & Control (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Adopt These NYC Animals
Open Image Modal

Every week The Huffington Post New York features city animals up for adoption, in partnership with Animal Care & Control of New York City.

A nonprofit organization, AC&C gives shelter to more than 30,000 dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals each year.

Interested in a new pet? AC&C has adoption centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, all open daily from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

All AC&C adoptions include vaccinations, a microchip, spay/neuter, one month of free pet health insurance and a free office visit at a participating veterinarian.

For more information on adopting, go here, or call (212) 788-4000.

Also! From Dec. 1 through January 1, cats at AC&C are 2-for-1.

All photos and captions courtesy of AC&C.

Our 2024 Coverage Needs You

As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.

Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.

to keep our news free for all.

Support HuffPost

Before You Go

Adopt An NYC Animal
Patience(01 of07)
Open Image Modal
“Patience,” a volunteer writes, “loves to explore, and will frequently periscope to make sure she sees everything in her environment. Her nose is on the wiggle setting all the time.” Meet this fun-loving 14-month-old bunny at Animal Care & Control of NYC’s Manhattan Center, 326 E. 110th St.
Ace (02 of07)
Open Image Modal
Ace is a real cutie, a three-year-old lab mix who a volunteer describes as “sweet and affectionate, and “eager to make new friends.” She also reports that “his leash manners are excellent, he appears to be house trained and he sits nicely on command.” Meet Ace at Animal Care & Control of NYC’s Manhattan Center, 326 E. 110th Street.
Chinto(03 of07)
Open Image Modal
Chinto is a very friendly feline, whose original guardian (who surrendered him when she moved), reported that he’d lived and gotten along with both cats and dogs. This sweetheart, just over a year old, is at Animal Care & Control of NYC’s Manhattan Center, 326 E. 110th St.
Kingsly (04 of07)
Open Image Modal
Kingsly, a boxer/mastiff mix just over a year old, was surrendered to Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) by his former owner. This big boy is very friendly, and used to live (and play!) with cats. Meet him at AC&C’s Staten Island Center, 3139 Veterans Road West.
Tyle(05 of07)
Open Image Modal
This big, sweet boy came to Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) when his owner was hospitalized. Tyle, who’s about 6 years old and weighs more than 15 pounds, is at AC&C’s Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th St.
Treasure(06 of07)
Open Image Modal
Treasure was found as a stray in Brooklyn the night before Christmas Eve. This sociable girl, about two years old, is at Animal Care & Control of NYC’s Brooklyn Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard.
Lenny(07 of07)
Open Image Modal
This adorable four-month-old kitten was surrendered to Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) along with several of his littermates. Lenny is at AC&C’s Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard.
Suggest a correction
|
Submit a tip