2014 Media Coverage
Articles, press releases, blog posts, episodes, videos, and other media coverage of Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals events, programs, and services.
December 2014
The Wheels of Hope Turn for Dog Rescue by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, December 30, 2014 The Wheels of Hope Turn (and Re-turn) for Dog Adoptions by Out of the Cage! Sunday, December 28, 2014 The Wheels of Hope Turn for Veterinary Care by Out of the Cage! Friday, December 26, 2014 by Lisa L. Colangelo, New York Daily News Tuesday, December 23, 2014 The Wheels of Hope Turn for Animals in Crisis by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, December 23, 2014 80,000 Shelter Animals Saved by Wheels of Hope Transport Program Press Release by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Monday, December 22, 2014 Uh oh, Doc! City Council votes to enact bunny ban by Yoav Gonen, New York Post Thursday, December 18, 2014 The Wheels of Hope Turn for Feral Cats and Their Caretakers by Out of the Cage! Thursday, December 18, 2014 by Sebastien Malo, 1070 WINA Thursday, December 18, 2014 NYC Council Proposes to Ban Sales of Pet Rabbits by A.J. Ross, Channel 7 Eyewitness News. WABC-TV Thursday, December 18, 2014 City Council Passes Bills to Ban Bunnies and Help Abused Cats and Dogs by Shannon Liao, The Epoch Times Wednesday, December 17, 2014 NYC Council votes to ban sale of bunnies by pet shops by amNewYork Wednesday, December 17, 2014 The Wheels of Hope Turn for Foster Animals by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, December 16, 2014 "Community Cats" is Recommended Reading for TNR Caretakers by Evon Handras, Out of the Cage! Tuesday, December 12, 2014 |
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Donations Provide for Pets in NYC Domestic Violence Shelters by Out of the Cage! Thursday, December 11, 2014 Fund Helps Peppa Reunite with Family for the Holidays by Out of the Cage! Thursday, December 11, 2014 Motorola Pet Monitor is Great Tool for Animal Shelters & Pet Owners by Out of the Cage! Thursday, December 11, 2014 The Wheels of Hope Turn for Rescued Dogs by Out of the Cage! Thursday, December 11, 2014 NYC Animal Care & Control's Benefit Helps Shelter Dogs Have Some Fun by This Dog's Life Wednesday, December 10, 2014 The Wheels of Hope Turn for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Efforts by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, December 9, 2014 Buy Dog Food and Merrick and Petco Will Feed Shelter Pets by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, December 9, 2014 The Wheels of Hope Turn for Rescue Groups by Out of the Cage! Thursday, December 4, 2014
Twelve Days of Christmas – Day Four – Pet Product TV – Merrick Pet Care – A Gift That Gives Back by Pet World Insider Thursday, December 4, 2014 Tuesday Kobrick Coffee Sales Benefit Wheels of Hope by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, December 2, 2014 |
November 2014
Why NYC's most popular dog breed is also its most abandoned by Joanna Prisco, New York Post Sunday, November 30, 2014 Thousands of Animals Thank You… by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Tuesday, November 25, 2014 Alex and Ani Offers a Holiday Gift That Saves Lives with Style by Out of the Cage! Thursday, November 20, 2014
by Contessa Brewer, NBC 4 New York Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Reinventing Shelters for Humans and Pets by Better With Pets, Voices, National Geographic Wednesday, November 19, 2014 200 Cats, Kittens & Rabbits Available for Adoption at Whiskers in Wonderland Press Release by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Saturday, November 15, 2014 Letter by Jane Hoffman, The New York Times Friday, November 14, 2014 Spare Times for Children for Nov. 14-20 by Laurel Graeber, The New York Times Thursday, November 13, 2014 Petco, Merrick Partner to Give to Back to Pet Shelters this Holiday Season Press Release by Merrick Pet Care Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Whiskers In Wonderland Helps Cats And Rabbits Find Forever Homes For The Holidays by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Friday, November 14, 2014 |
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Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals on Holiday Adoptions by Contessa Brewer, NBC 4 New York Wednesday, November 12, 2014 A Shelter for Abuse Victims That Welcomes Furry 'Children' by Keith Williams, The Wall Street Journal Monday, November 10, 2014
LISTEN: Whiskers in Wonderland by Maria Milito, Q104.3 Monday, November 10, 2014 One less hurdle: Women's shelter allows victims to escape with their pets by Christine Erickson, Mashable Sunday, November 9, 2014 Readers sound off on the election, domestic violence and the Rockaway ferry Letter by Jane Hoffman, New York Daily News Thursday, November 6, 2014 Winter is Coming for NYC's Most Vulnerable Cats by Out of the Cage! Thursday, November 6, 2014 New Children's Book Helps Big Apple Street Cats by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Saturday, November 1, 2014 |
October 2014
September 2014
Cardinal Dolan Gives Special Blessing To 3 Dozen Rescue Animals by CBS New York Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Cardinal Blesses Animals in Need at St. Patrick's by NY1 News Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Photos: Blessing of Homeless Animals at St. Patrick's Cathedral by Metropolis, The Wall Street Journal Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Cardinal Dolan begins Feast of St. Francis of Assisi by blessing pets by Daniel Barrios, Staten Island Advance Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Ward-Nasse Gallery Hosts Art Exhibit to Benefit NYC Shelter Pets by Out of the Cage! Monday, September 29, 2014 by Sheryl McCarthy, One to One, CUNY TV Monday, September 29, 2014 Staten Island Pets: Free rabies vaccinations, 2 fundraisers, many adoption events this weekend by Susan Huus, Staten Island Advance Thursday, September 18, 2014 What to Do If Your Pet Goes Missing in NYC by Contessa Brewer, NBC 4 New York Wednesday, September 17, 2014 |
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For safety from rabies, Health Department to vaccinate dogs, cats, even raccoons by Matthew Taub, Brooklyn Daily Eagle Monday, September 15, 2014 Health Department to Hold Two Rabies Vaccination and Dog Licensing Events Over Next Two Weekends by Newsroom America Friday, September 12, 2014 URIPALS Milestone: All 10 Pet-Friendly Apartments Are Now Filled! by Urban Resource Institute Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Adoptapalooza Returns to Union Square by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Sunday, September 7, 2014 Positive Connections: Fan Stories by Brendon Cunha, Alex and Ani Friday, September 5, 2014 #ThankfulThursday Special thanks to those who help our animal friends by Omayra Serrano, Alpha O Thursday, September 4, 2014 Spare Times for Children for Sept. 5-11 by Laurel Graeber, The New York Times Thursday, September 4, 2014 Your Gift Will Help NYC Pets Find Homes by Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Wednesday, September 3, 2014 27 Dogs And Cats Who Could Be Your New Best Friend by Mariah Summers, BuzzFeed Animals Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Emergency Preparedness for Pets by Roseanne Colletti, News 4 at 7, NBC 4 New York Wednesday, September 3, 2014 |
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June 2014
May 2014
Ricky Gervais is seen at Maddie's Pet Adoption by Chiu Ng, Demotix Saturday, May 31, 2014 New York's biggest free pet adoption event is underway by MyFoxNY.com Saturday, May 31, 2014 Thousands Of Dogs And Cats Are Up For Adoption This Weekend by Diane Macedo, CBS 2 Saturday Morning, CBS New York Saturday, May 31, 2014
by Gus Rosendale, Saturday Today in New York, NBC 4 New York Saturday, May 31, 2014 Maddie's Pet Adoption Days Offers Thousands of Pets For Free This Weekend To Qualified Adopters by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Saturday, May 31, 2014 Mascotas buscan casas en el evento más grande de la ciudad de adopción gratuita by NY1 News Saturday, May 31, 2014 Pets Look for 'Forever Homes' at City's Largest Free Pet Adoption Event by NY1 News Saturday, May 31, 2014 NYC Weekend Guide: May 31st & June 1st by Stephanie Barnhart, Mommy Nearest Saturday, May 31, 2014 America's Largest No-Fee Cat Adoption Event this Weekend by Tamar Arslanian, CatChannel.com Friday, May 30, 2014 SPCA Of Westchester Taking Part in Largest Free Adoption Event Across US by Nicole Briggs, The Daily Voice Friday, May 30, 2014 Meet some of the adorable pets up for free adoption by Kori Chambers and Kirstin Cole, PIX11 Morning News, WPIX New York Thursday, May 29, 2014 St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center to participate in Maddie's Adoption Days by Independent Press Thursday, May 29, 2014 Staten Island Pets: Maddie's free dog and cat adoptions return Saturday and Sunday by Susan Huus, Staten Island Advance Thursday, May 29, 2014 Spare Times for Children for May 30-June 5 by Laurel Graeber, The New York Times Thursday, May 29, 2014 Stephanie Mattera Highlights the Benefits of Pet Adoption by Shelley Goldberg, NY1 News Thursday, May 29, 2014 ASPCA Maddie's Pet Adoption Days and Mobile Adoption Unit by Contessa Brewer, NBC 4 New York Thursday, May 29, 2014 by Julie Shannon, Metro Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals to host free pet adoption event by Allie Early, Time Out New York Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Maddie's Pet Adoption Days – 5/31 and 6/1 by Rachel Phelps, PrestonSpeaks.com Tuesday, May 27, 2014 |
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Maddie's Fund free pet adoption day coming to Jersey City by The Jersey Journal Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Maddie's Pet Adoption Days Hopes to "Empty Out the Shelters" by Angie Bailey, Catladyland Tuesday, May 27, 2014 by Deaf Dogs Rock Monday, May 26, 2014 America's Biggest FREE Pet Adoption Event Returns to NYC May 31 & June 1! by Out of the Cage! Monday, May 26, 2014 SPCA of Westchester participates in largest free adoption event across the country by Mid-Hudson News Network Sunday, May 25, 2014 SPCA of Westchester to offer free adoptions by James O'Rourke, The Journal News Saturday, May 24, 2014 Maddie's® Pet Adoption Days Goes Nationwide by JaneA Kelley, Paws and Effect Friday, May 23, 2014 Maddie's Pet Adoption Days: Finding Homes for 10,000 Shelter Pets by Ingrid King, The Conscious Cat Thursday, May 22, 2014 Maddie's Pet Adoption Days Set for May 31, June 1 by Grace Sydney, DogTipper Thursday, May 22, 2014 Maddie's Pet Adoption Days May 31 and June 1. by Joanne McGonagle, The Tiniest Tiger Thursday, May 22, 2014 Adopt A Cat Or Dog For Free Next Weekend! by Mary Bakija, Park Slope Stoop Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Thanks To Maddie's Days, All Sean Casey Pet Adoptions Next Weekend Are Free! by Mary Bakija, Kensington BK Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Free Pet Adoptions In The Area Next Weekend by Mary Bakija, South Slope News Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Adopt A Pet For Free Next Weekend At Sean Casey Animal Rescue by Mary Bakija, Ditmas Park Corner Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Maddie's Adoption Days planned for May 31-June 1 in Madison and several locations by NJ.com Thursday, May 15, 2014
by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan, Our Hen House Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Domestic Violence: No Dogs Left Behind by Camilo Vargas and Claudio Sanchez, Latino USA Friday, May 9, 2014 by Jane Hoffman, New York Daily News Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Little Shelter Joins Maddie's Pet Adoption Days by Chris Stallone, HuffPost New York Tuesday, May 6, 2014
by Christina Park, Fox 5 News @ 10 Sunday, May 4, 2014 Elderly Cats Make Purrfect Pets for Some New Yorkers by Megan Cerullo, DNAinfo New York Sunday, May 4, 2014 News 'Strictly Seniors' Cat Adoption Event Gives Older Cats Second Chance by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Sunday, May 4, 2014 Strictly Seniors cat adoption event this weekend by Susan Stokes, Examiner.com Friday, May 2, 2014 NFAWL waiving adoption fees in last weekend of May by Carrie Miller, The Suffolk Times Thursday, May 1, 2014 |
April 2014
Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Cat by Out of the Cage! Saturday, April 26, 2014 Mayor's Alliance: fewer animals euthanized last year by Alison Fox, amNewYork Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Press Release by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Wednesday, April 23, 2014
New York City's Feral Cats, and You by Manoush Zomorodi, The Brian Lehrer Show, WNYC Thursday, April 17, 2014 |
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by Jillian Blume, Pets Adviser Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Alliance to Host "Strictly Seniors" Senior Cat Adoption Event on May 4 Press Release by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Making sure your bunnies don't breed like rabbits by Lisa L. Colangelo, New York Daily News Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Mayor's Alliance For NYC's Animals Teams With Humane Society Of NY To Neuter Easter Bunny! by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Tuesday, April 1, 2014 |
March 2014
Ms. Connecticut US 2014 To Host Connecticut Humane Society's 4th Annual Faux Fur Ball by Codie Landsman, The Courant Sunday, March 30, 2014 At a rising number of domestic violence shelters, there is a place for both people and pets by Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Now families can bring their dogs to Brooklyn domestic violence shelter by Mary Frost, Brooklyn Daily Eagle Wednesday, March 26, 2104 Free spay/neuter clinic for rabbits offered in New York City by Susan Stokes, Examiner.com Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Press Release by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Tuesday, March 25, 2014
by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan, Our Hen House Monday, March 24, 2014 The Homeless Cat Colony of Wallenberg Forest Park by Cia McAlarney and Ardina Seward, HamletHub Friday, March 21, 2014 A Reunion Between Rescued Dog and Rescuer by Out of the Cage! Friday, March 21, 2014 by Out of the Cage! Thursday, March 20, 2014 City animal shelters see boost in adoptions and drop in euthanasia by Lisa L. Colangelo, New York Daily News Thursday, March 20, 2014 |
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A Reunion Between Rescued Dog and Rescuer by Out of the Cage! Friday, March 21, 2014 by Out of the Cage! Thursday, March 20, 2014 Finding a home for each and every pet by Freja Dam, Queens Chronicle Thursday, March 20, 2014 Alliance helping pet owners after East Harlem explosion by Joyce Fields, Examiner.com Friday, March 14, 2014 Groups Rescue Pets Stranded By East Harlem Explosion by CBS New York/1010 WINS Friday, March 14, 2014 Alliance Responds and Rescues Pets Stranded by East Harlem Explosion by Out of the Cage! Friday, March 14, 2014 Royalty at the 2014 New York Pet Fashion Show by Kwai Chan, Meniscus Magazine Thursday, March 13, 2014 Winter Weather Hazards Threaten Cats (and Dogs) by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, March 11, 2014 NYC Half Marathon Team Runs for Homeless Pets Request from the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animal Monday, March 10, 2014 Creative Design to the Rescue! (Of Homeless Cats) by Marisa Bowe, The Goods Friday, March 7, 2014 by Richard Gentilviso, Queens Gazette Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Des architectes mobilisés pour les chats errants de New York by Sophie Le Roux, Wamiz Monday, March 3, 2014 |
February 2014
Bill Clinton Praises Ukrainian Protesters During Hollywood Charity Event by Anna Almendrala, HuffPost Impact, The Huffington Post Friday, February 28, 2014 Architects get innovative for NYC's stray cats by Laura Moss, Mother Nature Network Friday, February 28, 2014 Event Showcases Architect-Designed Shelters for Feral Cats by Jillian Blume, Pet Advisor Buzz Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Heartbreak unfolding for animal lovers in Oakwood Beach, as Sandy buyouts and demolition proceed Virginia N. Sherry, Staten Island Advance Sunday, February 16, 2014 VOTE: NYC Animal Welfare Leader Up for Unite4:Good Award by ASPCA Blog Friday, February 14, 2014 unite4:good and Variety Announce "unite4:humanity" Award Recipients Press Release by unite4:good Friday, February 14, 2014
2014 New York Pet Fashion Show by The Dog Nanny Friday, February 14, 2014 We Went To The New York Pet Fashion Show, And It Was The Best by Gaby Wilson, MTV Style Wednesday, February 12, 2014 by Delia von Neuschatz, New York Social Diary Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Vote by February 19 to Triple Our Life-Saving Grant from unite4:good! by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Fashion Week or Westminster Dog Show? One Event Has a Compromise by Bryan Quinn, Metropolis, The Wall Street Journal Monday, February 10, 2014 Captivating canines take the New York Pet Fashion Show by storm by Metro Sunday, February 9, 2014 |
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Photos: New York Pet Fashion Show brings fierce dogs to the catwalk by Drew Vattiat, The Oregonian Sunday, February 9, 2014 Canine couture at 'New York Fashion Week for dogs' by ITV Sunday, February 9, 2014
Decked-Out Dogs Strut Their Stuff on the Runway by The Wall Street Journal Sunday, February 9, 2014 New York Pet Fashion Show To Kick Off 10th Anniversary Event by CBS New York Thursday, February 6, 2014 Raising Money and Awareness for Feral Cats, New York Style by Layla Morgan Wilde, Catster Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Live Puppies Fill Times Square for Super Bowl Activation by Jill Menze, BizBash Monday, February 3, 2014 Inside Scoop on New York Pet Fashion Show by Carol Bryant, Fidose of Reality Monday, February 3, 2014 'Puppy Bowl X' on Animal Planet hits the turf on Super Bowl Sunday by Christine Nyholm, Examiner.com Sunday, February 2, 2014 Puppy Bowl X Player Suri Gets Game Day Inspiration From Miley Cyrus, Crushes on Her Dog Floyd by Rebecca Macatee, E! Online Sunday, February 2, 2014 NYC architects present high-concept designs for UWS cats by Christopher Cameron, The Real Deal Sunday, February 2, 2014
by Contessa Brewer, NBC 4 New York Saturday, February 1, 2014 A New York State of Mind with #CATS by Layla Morgan Wilde, Cat Wisdom 101 Saturday, February 1, 2014 |
January 2014
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