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Home > Calendar of NYC Animal Events > New York City Pet Adoption Events New York City Pet Adoption Events Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festivals and Other Special NYC Adoption Days Following is a listing of adoption events in and around NYC where you can go to adopt your next companion animal — that is, your new best friend! Listed below (highlighted in boxes) are Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festivals where multiple shelters and rescue groups show animals for adoption. Also listed below are special one-time adoption days held by Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs) at locations in or near New York City. APOs may click here to submit a New York City animal event. October 2008 Marsha Boulton / St. Martin's Press: Wally's Week – Get a Life. Give a Dog a Home! October 1–8, 2008 Call for adoption hours ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street, Manhattan Adopt a shelter dog and receive a free adoption gift bag (while supplies last) with useful and fun items to help make the transition from shelter life to loving home. Pet-Valu stores have provided goodies ranging from Homeopath Hemp and Tree Tea Oil shampoo (for dogs) to Bags-on-Board biodegradable carry-along poop bags (for responsible owners). Also included are holistic natural food samples from Wellness and human-grade biscuits and treats from Old Mother Hubbard. Adopters also get to know the dog who inspired this event — Wally, a Bull Terrier who looks like a bicycle seat. St. Martin's Press is providing free copies of author Marsha Boulton's latest book, Wally's World: Life with Wally the Wonder Dog. For more information, visit the Wally's Week web site. For adoption information, visit the ASPCA web site. General Theological Seminary: Blessing of the Animals and Microchipping Clinic Saturday, October 4, 2008 2:00–3:00 p.m. General Theological Seminary, 21st Street (midblock, between 9th and 10th Avenues), Manhattan General Theological Seminary celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, renowned for his love of animals, by offering a "Blessing of the Animals." The event also commemorates World Animal Day. All are welcome at our service — every animal, every human! The service will take place outdoors on the steps of our Chapel, weather permitting; in case of rain, the service will be moved indoors. Please remember to leash your dogs. Small animals, including fish, reptiles, and pets in travel cases are all welcome. The service will last about 20 minutes. City Critters will be present to provide pets for adoption, and the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals will be providing low-cost ($25, includes registration) microchipping services. For more information, contact the General Theological Seminary at (212) 243-5150, or visit the General Theological Seminary web site. New Rochelle Humane Society: Dog Adoption Day at Walter's Hot Dogs Saturday, October 4, 2008 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Walter's Hot Dogs, 937 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY Eat at Walter's, meet and greet a hot dog from the New Rochelle Humane Society! For more information, visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. Church of the Resurrection: Blessing of Pets Saturday, October 4, 1008 11:00 a.m. Church of the Resurrection, 85-09 118th Street, Kew Gardens, Queens Bobbi and the Strays will be attending the mass with a few of their senior and sick dogs. The church has also decided for a second year in row to donate money collected at this mass to Bobbi and the Strays. Following this event, Senator Serf Maltese will host a pet adoption day at Bobbi and the Strays at Atlas Park. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit the Church of the Resurrection web site or the Bobbi and the Strays web site. KittyKind: "Seniors for Seniors" Adoption Event at PETCO October 4 & 5, 2008 1:00–6:00 p.m. PETCO - KittyKind Adoption Center, 860 Broadway (near 17th Street), Union Square, Manhattan KittyKind is proud to announce its second Seniors for Seniors adoption event of the year. The first event held in April was a success and resulted in the adoption of six cats. Seniors for Seniors offers a unique opportunity for seniors (or anyone interested in a calm loving cat!) to meet some of KittyKind's senior cats, all of whom are looking to find their "forever" home, and will provide infinite amounts of love, affection, and joy in return. Knowledgeable adoption representatives will be available to make the perfect match with a new feline friend. For more information, contact KittyKind at kittykind_events@yahoo.com, or visit the KittyKind web site. Bideawee: Adopt a Shelter Dog Weekend October 4 & 5, 2008 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Manhattan: Bideawee, 410 East 38th Street (between 1st Avenue & FDR Drive) Wantagh: 3300 Beltagh Avenue Westhampton: 118 Old Country Road October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and Bideawee encourages you to contribute to the homeless dog solution by adopting a shelter dog! When you adopt a dog, you don't only save that dog; you also make room for Bideawee to be able to save more dogs in his/her place. Bideawee dog trainers and matchmakers will be available for consultation at all locations. All dog adoptions include spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, heartworm test, and one free dog training consultation. Adoption event guests will have a chance to win gift certificates to Bideawee Veterinary Practices, a dog training series in Wantagh, and other prizes. Also enjoy agility demonstrations in Wantagh and Westhampton and a search and rescue exhibition in Westhampton. For more information, contact Dolores Stormo at dolores.stormo@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee web site. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine: St. Francis Day Fair Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 5, 2008 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (between West 111th and West 112th Streets), Manhattan Join Animal Care & Control, Bideawee, and other shelters and rescue groups at the annual St. Francis Day Fair Blessing of the Animals, where thousands of New Yorkers, their animal companions, and many international guests gather to honor St. Francis' message of compassion for all of creation. The event also commemorates World Animal Day. In addition to a blessing of the animals on the Cathedral green, enjoy artists and performers, as well as exhibitors including animal advocacy groups, pet adoption agencies, environmental lobbyists, peace and social justice advocates, and social service organizations. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Bideawee web site or Animal Care & Control web site. ASPCA / Love Thy Pet: ASPCA Mobile Adoption Van Sunday, October 5, 2008 Sunday–4:00 p.m. Love Thy Pet, 164 Union Street, Brooklyn The ASPCA comes to our establishment Approx: 6 to 8 weeks apart. Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies will be available for adoption on the ASPCA Mobile Adoption Van. For more information, visit the ASPCA web site. Social Tees: Adoption Van at Whiskers Holistic Petcare Sunday, October 5, 2008 Noon–7:00 p.m. Whiskers Holistic Petcare, 235 East 9th Street (at 2nd Avenue), Manhattan Cats, dogs, kittens, puppies, and exotic animals will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside Whiskers Holistic Petcare. For more information, contact Robert at (212) 614-9653 or robert@socialtees.com, or visit the Social Tees Animal Rescue web site. SaveKitty Foundation: Adoption Day at Forest Hills Festival of the Arts Sunday, October 5, 2008 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Forest Hills Festival of the Arts, Austin Street (between 71st and Continental Avenues), Spot #132, Forest Hills, Queens Come see our beautiful cats and kittens. Adoptions have been slow lately and we have plenty of them — more than many of the major shelters in NYC! We'll also have gift items for sale, including new SaveKitty tote bags at a special discounted rate of $5. For more information, contact Rosary at (718) 507-6843 or rosaryzap@aol.com, or visit the SaveKitty Foundation web site. Sean Casey Animal Rescue: Happy Pets Adoption Event Saturday, October 11, 2008 Noon–5:00 p.m. Happy Pets, 9818 4th Avenue (between Marine Avenue and 99th Street), Bay Bridge, Brooklyn Cats, dogs, and exotic pets will be available for adoption. For more information, contact Charles Henderson at (718) 436-7387, or visit the Sean Casey Animal Rescue web site. AC&C / Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals: Adoption Day and Microchipping Clinic Saturday, October 11, 2008 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Church of Notre Dame, 405 West 114th Street (at Morningside Drive), Manhattan Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van. Low-cost microchipping will be offered to neighborhood cats and dogs for $25 (cash or check). If you'd like to have your cat or dog microchipped, please bring him/her to the event in a carrier or on a leash. We'll ask for your contact information and the name and phone number of someone you trust in case you can't be reached and your dog or cat is found. Ready New York will be on hand to answer questions about disaster preparedness and your animals. For more information on adoption, visit the AC&C web site. For more information on microchipping, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org. AC&C / Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals: Camp Bow Wow: Adoption Van and Microchipping Clinic Saturday, October 11, 2008 2:00–5:00 p.m. 4716 Austell Place, Long Island City, Queens Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van. Low-cost microchipping ($25, cash or check) will be offered by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. For more information on adoption, visit the AC&C web site. For more information on microchipping, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org. Sean Casey Animal Rescue: Adoption Van at Willie's Dawgs Sunday, October 12, 2008 Noon–5:00 p.m. Willie's Dawgs, 351 5th Avenue, Brooklyn Cats, dogs, kittens, puppies, and exotic animals will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside Willie's Dawgs. For more information, visit the Sean Casey Animal Rescue web site. Anjellicle Cats Rescue: Adoption Van Sunday, October 12, 2008 1:00–6:00 p.m. West 66th Street and Columbus Avenue, Manhattan Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van. Visit our web site and e-mail us if there is a specific cat you want to meet. For more information, contact Tracey Toole at (917) 216-1748 or anjelliclecats@yahoo.com, or visit the Anjellicle Cats web site. Social Tees: Adoption Van at Whiskers Holistic Petcare Sunday, October 12, 2008 Noon–7:00 p.m. Whiskers Holistic Petcare, 235 East 9th Street (at 2nd Avenue), Manhattan Cats, dogs, kittens, puppies, and exotic animals will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside Whiskers Holistic Petcare. For more information, contact Robert at (212) 614-9653 or robert@socialtees.com, or visit the Social Tees Animal Rescue web site.
Times Square Alliance: 4th Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:00–3:00 p.m. Times Square, intersection of 7th Avenue and Broadway, Manhattan Costumed canines will compete in a contest to raise awareness for Animal Haven's Adopt-A-Pet program. Dogs of all breeds and sizes are invited to dress up and enter. Top prizes will be awarded to the dogs whose costume best evokes "Times Square," "Broadway," or the "2008 Election." Dogs will be available for adoption. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact at (212) 768-1560 or events@TimesSquareNYC.org, or visit the Times Square Alliance web site. To pre-register, visit the Times Square Alliance web site. New Rochelle Humane Society: HowlO-Ween/Grand Re-Opening Party Saturday, October 25, 2008 (rain date is October 26) 1:00–4:00 p.m. New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY Fun for our two-legged and four-legged friends! Costume party, along with fun and games with the adoptable dogs from the New Rochelle Humane Society! Free and open to the public. For more information, visit the New Rochelle Humane Society web site. Saturday, October 25, 2008 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Edgerton Park (Corner of Whitney Avenue and Cliff Street), New Haven, CT Join us for a fun-filled educational day to celebrate this noble breed, the responsible owners, and advocates who love them. Meet the real dog behind the headlines, not the stereotype media uses to catch public attention and see that it is an owner problem, not a dog problem! Special guests will be Rescue Ink and John Voket of 99.1 WPLR and STAR 99.9 FM. Pet adoptions by North Shore Animal League; obedience and agility demonstrations; Canine Good Citizen testing; ASPCA presentation by Deborah Bresch; dog couture fashion show by Uniquely Yours; positive Pit Bull videos by Vicky Spinella; Pit costume contest; games, vendors, raffles, food, and much more. All well-socialized, well-behaved, leashed (no retractables, please) dogs are welcome. For more information, visit the Bikers Against Animal Cruelty web site. AC&C: Adoption Van at Inwood Park Saturday, October 25, 2008 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Inwood Park, Seaman Avenue and Isham Street, Manhattan Cats and dogs will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van at Inwood Park. For more information on adoption, visit the AC&C web site. Saturday, October 25, 2008 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 1st Avenue and 14th Street (SE corner), Manhattan Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van. For more information, visit the K-9 Kastle web site. SaveKitty Foundation: Adoption Van Saturday, October 25, 2008 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. PAustin Street and 71st Avenue, Forest Hills, Queens Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van. For more information, contact Rosary at (718) 507-6843 or rosaryzap@aol.com, or visit the SaveKitty Foundation web site. Animal Center of Queens: Adoption Van Sunday, October 26, 2008 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Street Fair, College Point Boulevard (between 14th and 20th Avenues, Queens Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van. For more information, contact Boris Niyazov at (718) 424-3340 or borisbowwow@aol.com, or visit the Animal Center of Queens web site. November 2008 Bideawee: Adopt an Adult/Senior Dog Open House Weekend November 1 & 2, 2008 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Bideawee Manhattan, 410 East 38th Street, Manhattan Bideawee Wantaugh, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Long Island Bideawee Westhampton, 118 Old Country Road, Long Island Join Bideawee as we celebrate the reasons why adult and senior pets are so wonderful, during our "Adopt an Adult/Senior Pet Open House Weekend." Meet Bideawee matchmaker and training staff at our Westhampton, Wantagh, and Manhattan locations and learn why adopting an older cat or dog may be the right choice for you. If adoption at this time isn't an option, you can also learn more about fostering older cats and dogs. We'll also have light refreshments, and be offering our guests a chance to win a door prize. For more information, contact Dolores Stormo at (516) 785-4079 x0 or dolores.stormo@bideawee.org, or visit the Bideawee web site. Sean Casey Animal Rescue: Happy Pets Adoption Event Saturday, November 15, 2008 Noon–5:00 p.m. Happy Pets, 9818 4th Avenue (between Marine Avenue and 99th Street), Bay Bridge, Brooklyn Cats, dogs, and exotic pets will be available for adoption. For more information, contact Charles Henderson at (718) 436-7387, or visit the Sean Casey Animal Rescue web site. December 2008 Sean Casey Animal Rescue: Happy Pets Adoption Event Saturday, December 13, 2008 Noon–5:00 p.m. Happy Pets, 9818 4th Avenue (between Marine Avenue and 99th Street), Bay Bridge, Brooklyn Cats, dogs, and exotic pets will be available for adoption. For more information, contact Charles Henderson at (718) 436-7387, or visit the Sean Casey Animal Rescue web site.
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