2016 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 2016
November 2016
Will You Help Get NYC's Shelter Pets Out of the Cage? by Out of the Cage! Monday, November 28, 2016 Family Travels the U.S. to Bathe and Save Shelter Dogs by Pet Age Friday, November 18, 2016 Family Travels the U.S. Washing Shelter Dogs and Saving Lives Press Release by Wahl Pet Products Friday, November 11, 2016 Miles For Paws Team to Run 2016 TCS NYC Marathon by Out of the Cage! Thursday, November 3, 2016 |
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Coyotes threaten stray cats in Queens by Jennifer Lahmers, Fox 5 News Thursday, November 3, 2016 Declutter for the Cause: 25 New York Charities That Warmly Accept Donated Things by Extra Space Storage Tuesday, November 1, 2016 |
October 2016
Would You Let These Cats Go Hungry? by Out of the Cage! Friday, October 28, 2016 Understanding Feral Cats and Urban Relocation Programs by Aly Semigran, petMD Wednesday, October 26, 2016 NYC Feral Cat Initiative Does Not Place Cats for Rodent Control by Out of the Cage! Monday, October 24, 2016
Feral cats help control New York City's rat problem by Sean Dowling, Buzz60, USA TODAY Monday, October 24, 2016 Feral cats unleashed at Jacob Javits Convention Center help keep rats at bay by Magee Hickey, PIX11 News Sunday, October 23, 2016 Some see a role for NYC's feral cats by Gary Kane, Metro New York Sunday, October 23, 2016 Feral Cats: For More Than Keeping the Rats Away by Sarah Gonzalez, WNYC Sunday, October 23, 2016 Feral Cats Are Being Deployed in New York's War on Rats by Chas Danner, Daily Intelligencer, New York Magazine Sunday, October 23, 2016 Can feral cats be useful in the war on rats? by Ellen Powell, Christian Science Monitor Saturday, October 22, 2016 |
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by Neatorama Sunday, October 16, 2016 Feral cats find work at Javits Center in exchange for food and shelter by Cat DiStasio, Inhabitat Friday, October 14, 2016 Feral Cats Employed as Rat Exterminators at Javits Center by Maya Rajamani, DNAinfo Wednesday, October 12, 2016 4 Killer Cats are on the Prowl in New York City by Pet Radio Magazine Saturday, October 15, 2016
Second Annual Dog Film Festival Benefits NYC Shelter Animals by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Sunday, October 9, 2016 Dog Film Fest a 'Spiritual Experience' for Pup-Loving Viewers, Founder Says by Emily Frost, DNAinfo Monday, October 3, 2016 Feline-Inspired Fashion Show Dispels 'Cat Lady' Stigma, Showcases Adoption by Pet Product News Monday, October 3, 2016 Jackson Galaxy Picks NYC Feral Cat Initiative for October #MonthlyMojo by Out of the Cage! Saturday, October 1, 2016 The Most Famous Cat in New York City is Celebrated in New Children's Book Saturday, October 1, 2016 Press Release by Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing |
September 2016
Thanks to Our Supporters, Rozzy is Home! by Out of the Cage! Thurday, September 22, 2016 Union Square Park Adoptapalooza: Dogs, cats enjoy a day in the sun by Meghan Giannotta, amNewYork Monday, September 19, 2016 Staten Island Pets: Rescues await your hugs and kisses by Susan Huus, Staten Island Advance Thursday, September 15, 2016 Spare Times for Children Listings for Sept. 16-22 by Laurel Graeber, The New York Times Thursday, September 15, 2016 New NYC Feral Cat Initiative Website Has Something for Everyone by Out of the Cage! Monday, September 12, 2016 Union Square Park Adoptapalooza brings 300 dogs, cats, rabbits to NYC by Meghan Giannotta, amNewYork Monday, September 12, 2016 |
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Press Release by Fresh Step Saturday, September 10, 2016 Lucy Pet Foundation Auditioning NYC Dogs For 2017 Rose Parade Float by Pet Age Thursday, September 8, 2016 Solutions offered in Village of Great Neck cat-feeding dispute by The Island Now Thursday, September 8, 2016 'Hot To Adopt' Event Brings Cats To The Catwalk For NYC Fashion Week by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Thanks to Our Supporters, Pinky the Cat is Safe! by Out of the Cage! Saturday, September 3, 2016 |
August 2016
July 2016
Rescue Group Banned from Feeding Feral Cats at Astoria Bank by Van Tieu, NY1 News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Networking to Find Help in Caring for Community Cats by Out of the Cage! Friday, July 22, 2016 |
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Cat Caretakers in Astoria Say Bank Locked Them Out From Feeding Strays by Jeanmarie Evelly, DNAinfo Wednesday, July 20, 2016 by Talkin' Pets with Jon Patch Friday, July 1, 2016 |
June 2016
Cats and dogs are headed to the beach this Saturday for Adoptapalooza at Riis Park Beach Bazaar by Reggie Debrah, QNS Friday, June 24, 2016 Dozens of Pets up for Adoption this Weekend at 'Adoptapalooza' by NY1 News Thursday, June 23, 2016 |
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10 Great Places To Bring Dogs In New York City by Taylor Haacke, The Culture Trip Sunday, June 5, 2016 Kitten Season Arrives At Animal Care Centers of NYC by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Friday, June 3, 2016 |
May 2016
All For Animals #45: Kitten Season At Animal Care Centers of NYC by Susan Richard, AllForAnimals.tv Thursday, May 26, 2016 Summertime Fun Time: Riis Park Beach Bazaar Is Back! by Gothamist Thursday, May 26, 2016
New York Pet Fashion Show 2016 Runway Part 2 by The Dog Show Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Gentrification's Latest Victims: New York's Feral Cats by Matt A.V. Chaban, The New York Times Monday, May 23, 2016
Adoptapalooza Long Island City by Gampets Monday, May 23, 2016 |
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by FreeSocialEvents.com Friday, May 20, 2016 Spare Times for Children Listings for May 20-26 by Laurel Graeber, The New York Times Thursday, May 19, 2016 More Than 150 Dogs and Cats Headed to Long Island City for 'Adoptapalooza' by Jeanmarie Evelly, DNAinfo Thursday, May 19, 2016 CityViews: Don't Ignore the Connection Between Domestic Violence and Pets by Nathaniel Fields, City Limits Thursday, May 19, 2016
My Cat From Hell: Gotham Feral Cats by Animal Planet Saturday, May 14, 2016
Adoptapalooza Mega-Adoption Event by John Chandler, NBC 4 New York Thursday, May 12, 2016 NYCFCI Caretakers Receive Free Halo Cat Food from KittyKind by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, May 10, 2016 What Can I Do About Feral Cats? by Ronda Kaysen, The New York Times Saturday, May 7, 2016 Fashion & Animal Welfare Collide as Paws N Claws Eyewear Partners with Alliance Press Release by Paws N Claws Eyewear Thursday, May 5, 2016 |
April 2016
Alliance, Bideawee & Triumph Books Celebrate National Tabby Day Press Release by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals and Bideawee Saturday, April 30, 2016 Today is National Tabby Cat Day by Tony Wang, Bagheera the Diabetic Cat Saturday, April 30, 2016 A Lifetime of Love for Tabby Cats #NationalTabbyDay by Sandra Townsend, Dolly the Doxie Saturday, April 30, 2016 by Caren Gittleman, Cat Chat with Caren and Cody Friday, April 29, 2016 Tabby Cats to be Celebrated on National Tabby Day by Ava Snider Roberts, Savvy Pet Care Friday, April 29. 2016
What are pet owners' rights in NYC buildings? by Stacey Delikat, Fox 5 News Wednesday, April 27, 2016 UPDATE: Queens is getting a new multimillion-dollar animal shelter by Katarina Hybenova, QNS Tuesday, April 26, 2016 City to provide $10M in funding to build new animal shelters in Queens and the Bronx by Angy Altamirano, Metro New York Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Press Release by the City of New York Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Celebrity Catwalk SEASON 2: Fabulous Fashion & Feral Cats by Celebrity Catwalk Sunday, April 24, 2016 Celebrate Tabby Cats on April 30th! #NationalTabbyDay by Lola The Rescued Cat Friday, April 22, 2016 Buffy the Cat, Bideawee Shelter and National Tabby Day by The Opinionated Pussycat Friday, April 22, 2016 Red Hook Community Cats TNR’ed, Thanks to NYCFCI by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Making the Most of All Nine Lives—Book Review by The Cuddlywumps Cat Chronicles Monday, April 18, 2016 National Tabby Day with Making the Most of All Nine Lives by Golden Woofs Sunday, April 17, 2016 by Bernardo Español, Nardio Saturday, April 16, 2016 by Modern Cat Friday, April 15, 2016 Review: The Extraordinary Life of Buffy the Cat by Ingrid King, The Conscious Cat Friday, April 15, 2016 Buffy the Cat: Making the Most of All Nine Lives by Janet Blue, The Cat On My Head Thursday, April 14, 2016 ASPCA's NYC Paws Parade and Adoptapalooza Events Result in 300+ Pet Adoptions \by the ASPCA Wednesday, April 13, 2016 by Grace Sydney, CatTipper Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Celebrate Tabbies on April 30th #NationalTabbyDay by Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Anthony Rubio with Bogie and Kimba attend Adoptapalooza by Anthony Rubio Designs Monday, April 11, 2016 Adorable pups take over Manhattan to celebrate ASPCA's 150th anniversary by Angy Altamirano, Metro New York Monday, April 11, 2016 ASPCA's 150th Anniversary and Adoptapolooza in New York City by This Dog's Life Monday, April 11, 2016 Adoptapalooza Spring Paws Parade 2016 by Bernardo Español, Nardio Monday, April 11, 2016 |
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All For Animals #44: Adoptapalooza Marks ASPCA 150th Anniversary by Susan Richard, AllForAnimals.tv Sunday, April 10, 2016 Adoptapalooza Celebrates ASPCA’s 150th Anniversary by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Sunday, April 10, 2016 Adoptapalooza 2016 - ASPCA 150 years by Gampets Sunday, April 10, 2016 NYC Paws Parade, ASPCA Adoptapalooza in Union Square: See pictures by amNewYork Sunday, April 10, 2016 ASPCA Hosts 'Adopt-a-palooza' Pet Adoption Event at Union Square to Celebrate 150th Anniversary by Gene Apodaca, NY1 Sunday, April 10, 2016 Caturday #ASPCA150, Adoptapalooza, Crazy Cat Lover Haircut + by Layla Morgan Wilde, Cat Wisdom 101 Saturday, April 9, 2016 ASPCA Celebrates 150 Years as Nation’s Leading Voice for Animals Press Release by the ASPCA Friday, April 8, 2016 National Tabby Day: Celebrating Cats of All Stripes by Kristen Levine, Kristen Levine Pet Living Friday, April 8, 2016 First New York City Paws Parade This Sunday by Andrea Hu, This Dog's Life Friday, April 8, 2016 NYC Paws Parade, ASPCA Adoptapalooza and more leave you no reason to be dog-less this weekend by Melissa Kravitz, amNewYork Friday, April 8, 2016
Clear The Shelters: Adoptapalooza by New York Live, NBC 4 New York Thursday, April 7, 2016
Adoptapalooza Returns April 10 With Pooch Parade And No Fee Adoptions by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Thursday, April 7, 2016 National Tabby Day to Celebrate Tabby Cats by Sandy Robins, Reigning Cats and Dogs Thursday, April 7, 2016 Celebrate the 1st Annual National Tabby Day with the Release of Making the Most of All Nine Lives by Kathleen Mueller, K2's K9s & Kitties Wednesday, April 6, 2016 The five best free things to do in NYC over the next seven days by Jennifer Picht, Time Out New York Wednesday, April 6, 2016 National Tabby Day Event to Find Homes for Cats of All Stripes by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, April 5, 2016
LISTEN: Mayor's Alliance's Jane Hoffman on Adoptapalooza! by Maria Milito, Q104.3 Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Laugh For Sight for "Differently Abled" Dogs on April 25 by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, April 5, 2016 ASPCA will celebrate 150 years with first NYC Paws Parade, honoring local groups by Angy Altamirano, Metro New York Monday, April 4, 2016 ASPCA, The Nation's Oldest Animal Welfare Organization, Prepares to Celebrate its 150th Anniversary by Tara Lynn Wagner, NY1 News Sunday, April 3, 2016 Celebrate National Tabby Day with Buffy the Cat by Debbie De Louise, Ruff Drafts Saturday, April 2, 2016 by New York Lifestyles Magazine April 2016 |
March 2016
Celebrating the ASPCA'S 150th Anniversary by Chris Glorioso, NBC 4 New York Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Celebrate Spring with Rabbit Adoptions & FREE Spay/Neuter Press Release by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Miles For Paws Team Runs Half Marathon for NYC’s Animals by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, March 22, 2016 |
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New York law would double fines for animal abandonment by Alan J. Krawitz, Metro New York Wednesday, March 16, 2016 New York Pet Fashion Show Puts On the Dog with Benefit for the Alliance by Out of the Cage! Sunday, March 6, 2016 Not Here, Kitty Kitty! Development Threatens Greenpoint Cat Colony by Nicole Disser, Bedford + Bowery Thursday, March 3, 2016 Unnecessary Surrenders? Fuhgettaboutit! by Julie Falconer, Animal Sheltering March/April 2016 |
February 2016
New York Fashion Week Premiered from February 11th through 17th, 2016, Showing Off New Collections by Cognac Wellerlane, Long Island Exchange Tuesday, February 23, 2016
New York Pet Fashion Show 2016 Video 1 by The Dog Show Thursday, February 18, 2016 80s Fashion Styles Hit the Runway at the New York Pet Fashion Show! by Jody Miller-Young, Bark & Swagger Thursday, February 18, 2016 NY Pet Fashion Show - Iconic 80s by Urban Animals Sunday, February 14, 2016 Meet Ralph Lauren's It-Dog And Fashion Week's Other Canine Stars by Leslie Horn, Vocativ Saturday, February 13, 2016 80s-inspired fashion show draws four-legged models by Deccan Chronicle Friday, February 12, 2016 80s-Inspired Fashion Show Draws Four-Legged Models by NDTV Friday, February 12, 2016 80s-inspired fashion show draws four-legged models by Relaxnews Friday, February 12, 2016 Dogs, cats, chickens strut their stuff for New York Pet Fashion Show by The Express Tribune Friday, February 12, 2016 New York Pet Fashion Show: See photos by amNewYork Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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'Rescued in the 80s' New York City Fashion Show Occurring Tonight by This Dog's Life Thursday, February 11, 2016 This adorable rescue dog is the cutest thing you'll see today by Danika Fears, New York Post Thursday, February 11, 2016 Westminster Dog Show & Agility Begins this weekend! by Nancy Hassel, Examiner.com Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Move Over, Westminster! "Best in Rescue" Names Winners Press Release by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Wednesday, February 10, 2016
by Gus Rosendale, NBC 4 New York Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Alliance Gives Away Free Cat Food to TNR Volunteers by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, February 9, 2016 "Nobody’s Cats" a TNR Treat for Young Readers by Evon Handras, Out of the Cage! Thursday, February 4, 2016 Press Release by New York Pet Fashion Show Thursday, February 4, 2016 New York’s Architects Support Community Cats by Out of the Cage! Tuesday, February 2, 2016 by Susan Houser, HuffPost Impact Monday, February 1, 2016 |
January 2016
by Dale W. Eisinger & Denis Slattery, New York Daily News Saturday, January 30, 2016 New York organization providing shelter for domestic abuse victims, and their pets by Steve Dale, Chicago Tribune Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Stray cats in Florida get help on Superbowl Sunday by Roz Harris, Examiner.com Friday, January 22, 2016 Animal Deaths Down and Adoptions Up Amid Reforms at New York Shelters by Andy Newman, The New York Times Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Bronx man reunited with beloved pooch Dixie thanks to animal rescue group by Denis Slattery, New York Daily News Sunday, January 17, 2016 New York Architects Create Innovative Shelters for Feral Cats Press Release by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Thursday, January 14, 2016 The Alliance for NYC’s Animals: NYC Feral Cat Initiative by Chris Glorioso, NBC 4 New York Wednesday, January 13, 2016 |
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Shelter For Homeless Animals Becomes Homeless by Susan Richard, CBS New York/1010 WINS Saturday, January 9, 2016
Spotlight on Wagging for Warriors & Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals by Gemma Smith, NYC Pet Tails Wednesday, January 6, 2016 |
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