Category Archives: Animal Care & Control of NYC

Euthanasia of Dogs and Cats at NYC Shelters Hits Historic Low, Says Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals in 2013 Progress Report

Posted on April 23, 2014 by OOTC Editor avatar

Euthanasia at AC&C drops for tenth straight year, giving NYC lowest euthanasia rate per capita of any major U.S. city Wednesday, April 23, 2014 – New York, NY – New York City is nearer than ever to becoming a “no-kill” … Continue reading →

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Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals and Humane Society of New York Team Up to Offer FREE Spay/Neuter Clinic for Rabbits

Posted on March 25, 2014 by OOTC Editor avatar

Free spay/neuter surgeries for rabbits will be provided by appointment on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the Humane Society of New York Animal Clinic Tuesday, March 25, 2014 – New York, NY – Easter bunnies are not a happy bunch. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alliance Participating Organizations, Animal Care & Control of NYC, Events & Campaigns, Pet Adoption, Pet Care & Training, Press Release, Rabbits, Spay/Neuter | Leave a comment

A Reunion Between Rescued Dog and Rescuer

Posted on March 21, 2014 by OOTC Editor avatar

It had been six years since they’d last seen one another, but Nicky remembered Doug Halsey. The beautiful black-and-white Pit Bull mix enthusiastically greeted Doug, who now runs Ready for Rescue, an Alliance Participating Organization. Then he sat down by … Continue reading →

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A Senior Dog’s Second Chance

Posted on March 20, 2014 by OOTC Editor avatar

When Sam arrived at the Brooklyn Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) shelter, he was already a mature Bullmastiff around six or seven years old. He was also clearly the victim of poor owner care. The dog was extremely … Continue reading →

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Alliance Responds and Rescues Pets Stranded by East Harlem Explosion

Posted on March 14, 2014 by OOTC Editor avatar

Thursday, March 13, 2014 This time, an explosion rocked East Harlem. Two buildings collapsed and hundreds of families were displaced on Wednesday due to a gas leak. On Thursday, the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals stepped in* to help pet … Continue reading →

Posted in Alliance Participating Organizations, Animal Care & Control of NYC, Cats, Dogs, Helping Pets and People in Crisis, Safety/Emergency, Wheels of Hope | 2 Comments