Pet Adoption Festival Brings Shelter Animals to the People in Brooklyn, August 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals invites big-hearted Brooklynites to come out and adopt at this summer's Pet Adoption Festival in Prospect Park

NEW YORK, NY – Thursday, July 30, 2009 – On Saturday, August 1, the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals will hold a Pet Adoption Festival in Prospect Park from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (rain or shine) to find welcoming homes for some of New York City's most lovable cats and dogs. Featured at the day-long event are:

•	Dogs and cats for adoption from Sean Casey Animal Rescue (www.scarnyc.org) and Animal Care & Control of NYC (www.nycacc.org) — two Mayor's Alliance participating rescue organizations;
•	Low-cost ($25) microchipping for dogs and cats — one of the best precautions a pet owner can take to ensure his or her lost dog or cat can be returned;
•	Demonstrations of TTouch and other techniques for improving pets' well-being will be provided by Tavi and Friends (www.taviandfriends.org), an Alliance Participating Organization (APO) that specializes in the care of special needs animals;
•	A representative from StreetZaps (www.StreetZaps.org) will provide information to pet owners about the risks or — and ways to avoid — contact voltage shocks on city streets;
•	The lovable six-foot Miniature Schnauzer mascot from Maddie's Fund, The Pet Rescue Foundation (a co-sponsor of the event), will pose for photos with kids and pets from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Bring your camera.

The festival will be held near Bartel Pritchard Circle, located at the intersection of Prospect Park West and 15th Street.

The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals stages numerous adoption events every weekend throughout New York City. For more information about upcoming events, please visit the Mayor's Alliance website at www.AnimalAllianceNYC.org.

Directions: Bartel Pritchard Circle is located near the 15th Street/Prospect Park stop on the F train. For information on alternate stops, or to check the weekend subway schedule, visit the MTA website.

Photos Available: Colorful and adorable high-resolution images of homeless animals in "Adopt Me" vests.

About the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Inc., founded in 2002 and powered by Maddie's Fund^®, The Pet Rescue Foundation, is a coalition of more than 150 animal rescue groups and shelters that are working with the City of New York to find homes for every cat and dog in the city who needs one. For more information about the Mayor's Alliance, its participating organizations and pet adoptions, please visit the Mayor's Alliance website at www.AnimalAllianceNYC.org.

Press Contact

Carrie Hyman, M. Silver Associates

Phone: (212) 754-6500 x245

E-mail: carrie@msilver-pr.com

Jessica Del Guercio, M. Silver Associates

Phone: (212) 754-6500 x237

E-mail: jessica@msilver-pr.com

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