1010 WINS' Anchor Susan Richard with an AC&C cat looking for a new home.
Posted: Sunday, 26 July 2009 12:09AM
NYCACC Offering Free Cats Through Labor Day
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- This year New York City Animal Care & Control has not had to euthanize any healthy animals because of space and officials say they would like to keep this going for the remainder of the year, if not indefinitely. They can only do this if the public comes into the shelters to adopt any one of the hundreds of adoptable cats.
1010 WINS' Susan Richard Spoke with AC&C spokesman, Richard Gentles.
"We strongly encourage people who love animals and can properly care for one, to come to the shelter and adopt a cat for free today. Cats are typically low-maintenance and affordable pets who are just looking to be loved," said Richard Gentles, spokesperson for AC&C.
AC&C is New York City’s municipal shelter system and, as such, is required by law to accept any animal that is brought to them. AC&C currently has a large number of cats and kittens, mostly the result of people neglecting to have their cats spayed or neutered – especially those cats allowed outdoors. This year’s “kitten season,” which will run throughout the summer and into the fall, has been especially intense; shelters currently have more cats and kittens than there are available homes.
The free adoption program runs through Labor Day and includes:
· FREE adoptions of all adult cats (one year old or more)
· FREE vaccinations,
· FREE spay or neuter
· FREE visit with a participating veterinarian,
· FREE microchipping, and a
· FREE “Welcome Home” goody bag.
To find out more information about Animal Care & Control, shelter locations, adoption hours, upcoming adoption events and this special “Free Cat Adoption” offer, please visit: http://www.nycacc.org/. You can also call 212-788-4000.
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AC&C is New York City’s municipal shelter system and, as such, is required by law to accept any animal that is brought to them. AC&C currently has a large number of cats and kittens, mostly the result of people neglecting to have their cats spayed or neutered – especially those cats allowed outdoors. This year’s “kitten season,” which will run throughout the summer and into the fall, has been especially intense; shelters currently have more cats and kittens than there are available homes. 
